Cadre Members
Our Cadre Members are the backbone of our Golden Eagle Battalion and the ones responsible
for training our young cadets to become 21st century leaders.
LTC Juan J. Ortiz
Professor of Military Science
Southern Hall 116
601.266.4624
MSG Edwin G. Williams, II
Senior Military Instructor
Southern Hall 118D
601.266.4668
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CPT(P) Nicholas Davis
Associate Professor of Military Science
National Guard Liaison
Southern Hall 105
601.297.3355
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CPT Branly Marte
Operations Officer
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Southern Hall 102
601.266.4456

1LT Joshua Best
Assistant Professor of Military Science (MSI/II)
Southern Hall 109
601.266.4058
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SFC Danny Babauta
MSL III Instructor
Southern Hall 102
601.266.4456
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Staff

Ms. Brenda Walker
Administrative Assistant to the Director

Mr. Michael J. Nobles
Recruiting Operations Officer
Southern Hall 120
601.918.2340
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Mr. Michael Johnson
Supply Technician
Southern Hall 101
601.266.4674
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Ms. Sequitta Haley
Human Resource Assistant
Southern Hall 118B
601.266.4787
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The Cadet chain of command is the organizational body which runs cadet activities.
Responsibilities typically range from maintaining cadet rosters to planning every
day operations.

- Cadet Battalion Commander - CDT Caden Hilt

- Cadet Executive Officer - CDT John Vonderbruege

- Cadet Battalion Command Sergeant Major - CDT Troy Hilton