Squadron 8

Hometown: Portales, New Mexico

Major: Society, Ethics, & Law with minors in Philosophy & Military Science

Outfit: Squadron 8

Brock Thompson ’22 currently the Inspector General and Logistics and Operations Officer for Squadron 8. Brock also represents the Corps of Cadets in the Student Senate, where works to make a change in the lives of all Aggies, specifically cadets, by increasing mental health awareness around campus. He is currently working with the help of several off-campus mental health resource groups to begin a cadet mentorship program.

Off the Quad, Brock is a member of Young Americans for Freedom, a Fish Camp Counselor, and a member of Freshman Leaders in Education and Human Development. Additionally, Brock is a member of the Twin Cities Church of Christ.

This past Summer, Brock had the opportunity to work for New Mexico Congresswoman, Yvette Herrell, in Washington D.C. While working in Washington, he was able to meet with many members of the Texas Delegation, including Congressman Dan Crenshaw and Senator Ted Cruz. Through this experience, Brock was also able to sit down with former Aggie Cadet and Congressman, Ronny Jackson, who also served as the Physician to the President under both President Obama and President Trump’s presidential terms.

Upon graduating from Texas A&M, Brock plans to commission into the United States Air Force, where he has received a pilot training spot. He hopes to one day fly fighter jets with the Air Force.

“I love Texas A&M and the Corps of Cadets and am forever grateful for the people, memories, and opportunities that have been set before me because I’m an Aggie. This place is my home, and there is no place on earth as special as this university,” Brock said of his experience with the Corps.

Hometown: Owatonna, Minnesota

Major: Kinesiology

Outfit: Squadron 8

Grace Pick ‘22 currently serves as the First Regiment Major Unit Commander. Prior to being named the Major Unit Commander, Grace was a member of Squadron 8.

Grace is also a member of the Ross Volunteer Company. Off the Quad, she is a member of the women’s organization Aggie Belles, who work closely with the Aggie Miracle Network in volunteering at Aggiethon, an event that benefits the Children’s Miracle Network.

Following graduation from Texas A&M, Grace plans to attend medical school through the Cadet to Medicine Program; a program that allows cadets interested in medical school to partake in various experiences and mentorship opportunities in the medical field. Upon her completion of medical school, Grace plans to become a flight surgeon.

“I am extremely grateful for my time here at A&M and would not be the person I am today without the Corps of Cadets,” Grace said. “I have learned the importance of first learning to follow before being able to lead in any capacity. I also believe the best way to grow is to step out of our comfort zone, and the Corps has definitely helped me enjoy being uncomfortable. I am excited for senior year and cherishing each day with the little time we have left."