I'm happy to announce next year's 8th Battalion Commander and Staff:

Battalion Commander (Cdr):  Cadet Major Brianna Dodson

Battalion Executive Officer (XO):  Cadet Captain Benjamin Le

Battalion Personnel Officer:  Cadet Second Lieutenant Melissa Valerio

Battalion Security Officer (S-2):  Cadet Second Lieutenant Tyler Dodson

Battalion Training Officer (S-3):  Cadet Captain Joanna Carrillo

Battalion Supply Officer (S-4):  Cadet First Lieutentant Martha Alvarez

Battalion Publicity Officer (S-5):  Cadet First Lieutenant Jasmine Kabera

Battalion Command Sergeant Major (CSM):  Cadet Command Sergeant Major Alex Carter

Company Commanders will be appointed with the new school year.  Congratulation to all of you.  You will be met with many challenges in the upcoming year but never lose sight of your number 1 goal, which is to earn the coveted Gold Star and Honor Unit with Distinction status for the 8th Battalion.  Good Luck in all your endeavors.

-- First Sergeant Carl W. Gray