KOA O KE KAI - WARRIORS FROM THE SEA
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About Us
Founded in 2021, the Koa O Ke Kai Battalion is proud to claim the title of the nation’s newest Naval ROTC unit. Already boasting a student body of more than 40 midshipmen, the University of Hawaii’s NROTC unit is poised for success.
Led by an experienced and dedicated staff and armed with a host of unique opportunities for training, programs, and internships, our midshipmen are well prepared to lead the next generation of Marines and Sailors – safeguarding our way of life.
Find your future in the gem of the Pacific. Contact us today!
Mission of the Naval ROTC Program.
To develop young men and women morally, mentally, and physically, and to instill in them the highest ideals of honor, courage, and commitment. The program educates and trains young men and women for leadership positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps!
Aloha! E Komo Mai!
Firstie Friday 🥇
This week’s #FirstieFriday is MIDN 1/C Nelson from Makakilo, Hawai’i. He is studying Political Science and has been service selected Naval Aviator.
His favorite memory from ROTC was, seeing Top Gun Maverick at the Pacific Aviation Museum with the unit and his Dad.
His word of advice is,
“Make friends, having them will help you grow as a person and leader. No point in trying to fight each other or become someone’s roadblock.”
#UHNROTC is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#hawaiinrotc #firstiefriday #hooyah
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From the Halls of Montezuma… ⭐️
Members of the #koaokekai battalion attended Marine Corp Headquarters Battalion 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball.
The Marine Corps birthday ball is a prestigious event that happens once a year. It is a time for Marines all around the globe to come together and strengthen camaraderie while embracing their heritage through ceremony and tradition.
Thank you to the staff at Marine Corps base Hawaii for allowing us to partake in this great event!
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#usmc #SemperFidelis #hawaiinrotc
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Firstie Friday 🥇
This weeks #FirstieFriday is Midshipmen 1/C Blair. Originally from Kailua, Hawai’i, Blair is studying Kinesiology and is service selected for Submarines.
His favorite memory from ROTC is starting the rivalry with @det175afrotc over a rock “and winning”.
His word of advice is, “Be like a sponge—absorb everything. Go to every event and take every opportunity ROTC and Hawaii offers. Whether it’s a tough PT session, a leadership lesson, unit events, or exploring the island, soak it all in. The more you absorb, the better prepared you’ll be to lead when your time comes. But remember, even sponges need to be wrung out—take time to relax and recharge so you’re ready for the next challenge.”
#UHNROTC is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#hawaiinrotc #firstiefriday #hooyahnavy
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I love it!!!! Please tell him I am so proud of him!!!!
Trick-or-Treat🎃
Midshipmen from the #koaokekai battalion get into the Halloween spirit by participating in a costume fun-PT!
Happy Halloween!
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#hawaiinrotc #Halloweenpt #NROTC
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AWESOME!! Happy Halloween UH NROTC!
Set… Moving… Move!🪖
This past weekend, marine option midshipmen of the #koaokekai battalion completed their first Fall Field Exercise (FEX).
The purpose of this multiple day training event is to evaluate aspiring Marine Corps officers on the knowledge they have learned throughout the semester. The FEX consisted of day and night land-navigation, Small Unit Leadership Evaluations (SULE), exposure to Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT), and a 10k hike.
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#hawaiinrotc #bellowsafb #fallfex #semperfi
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Did CDR Phillip Moore give any tips/tricks for backpacking trips? I heard he'd done a couple of them back in his Boy Scout Days! ;)
AWESOME!!! Well done Devil Dogs!
Good job all! Let’s go #koaokekai battalion
Semester highlight 🌟
This semester the #koaokekai battalion put on their first ever dining-in event. Midshipmen and staff have been working tirelessly throughout the semester so far, this event congratulated some of their hard work. Here are some highlights you may have missed!
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#diningin #nrotchawaii #uhmanoa #jbpearlharborhickam
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Let’s par-tee⛳️
Midshipmen from the #KoaOKeKai battalion volunteer at the @navyleaguhonolulu golf tournament.
The Navy league of Honolulu is dedicated to supporting service members across Honolulu and is a top sponsor of #UHNROTC.
#UHNROTC is committed to leading, training and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#hawaiirotc #navyleaguehonolulu #letsgogolf
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Bring fourth the beef! 🥩
#uhnrotc puts on their first ever battalion dining-in event.
Formal events such as a dining-in is an important part of Naval tradition. They are crucial to enhancing teamwork and fostering an extra sense of camaraderie between members of a unit or group. It is a time to enjoy a well prepared meal, share stories, and embrace military heritage.
Thank you to all the midshipmen and staff that brought this event to life!
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#uhmanoa #diningin #NavyBirthday
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Bring fourth the beef! 🥩
#uhnrotc puts on their first ever battalion dining-in event.
Formal events such as a dining-in is an important part of Naval tradition. They are crucial to enhancing teamwork and fostering an extra sense of camaraderie between members of a unit or group. It is a time to enjoy a well prepared meal, share stories, and embrace military heritage.
Thank you to all the midshipmen and staff that brought this event to life!
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
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Yey! Go #koaokekaibattalion ⚓️ we are proud of you all
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Firstie Friday🥇
This weeks #FirstieFriday is MIDN 1/C Patrick McHale. McHale is from Pearl Harbor, Hawai’i. He is studying Marine biology and hopes to become an intelligence officer.
His favorite memory from ROTC was the USS Carl Vinson cruise on the internship with the other Hawaii midshipmen.
“It’s always a great Navy day, and if it’s not, make it one.”
#UHNROTC is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#firstiefridays #commissionbound #hawaiilife #uhmanoa
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Marine to be Promoted ❗️
Tuesday afternoon, former Staff Sergeant Luis Cartagena Colon, a member of the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education program (MECEP) with the #koaokekai battalion was promoted to the prestigious rank of Gunnery Sergeant.
The promotion to Gunnery Sergeant represents leadership, expertise, and commitment to the Marine Corps. Gunnery Sergeants play a vital role in mentoring Marines, ensuring operational readiness, and bridging the gap between enlisted and officer ranks.
Semper Fi!
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#promotionceremony #Gunny #mecep #semperfi
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Leadership Laboratory ✏️
This week’s lead lab presentation was brought to us by Major Melanie D. Hursky and her husband Nicholas T. Hurksy. Both of whom have served or are serving phenomenal careers in the Navy and Marine Corps.
United States Marine Corps Major Hursky presented about her unique career. In specific she went over her b-billet FAO, Foreign Area Officer. She was able to talk about her experience as a military member in Thailand and all over southeast asia. Her insight into the FAO job was an impactful and eye opening experience for Midshipmen who had never heard of the opportunity.
Nicholas T. Hursky is a retired US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD). Mr. Hursky gave insight into the very competitive and highly demanding community of EOD. The information was beneficial for all Midshipmen who wish to go EOD and are starting the long journey of the selection process.
#UHNROTC alumni, newly commissioned Ensign Simmons, also attended this weeks lead lab. He said his final goodbyes to the battalion, as he begins his journey into aviation as an NFO. ENS Simmons had been in the battalion since day one and had made a huge impact on all the Midshipmen. Fair winds and following seas Sir⚓️
#navyeoddiver #usmc #foreignareaofficer #leadlab #uhmanoa
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Midterms are here… but it’s #AlmostFriday
#UHNROTC is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
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Special Guest❗️🌟
Midshipmen with the #koaokekai battalion received a visit from the Commander of Naval Service Training Command, Rear Admiral Craig T. Mattingly.
RDML Mattingly joined #NROTC students for a fantastic burger barbecue! As they enjoyed a great meal, young midshipmen were able to speak with the admiral as he enlightened them with the importance of leading your peers.
As the #NSTC Commander, RDML Mattingly oversees the mission of all training operations including the Recruit Training Command, Officer Training Command, and the Naval Reserves Officers Training Corps.
Hooyah Sir!⚓️
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#NSTC #specialguest #uhmanoa #hooyahnavy #semperfi #burgers
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Lead Lab 🌅
Last week for leadership lab the battalion received a brief from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. NCIS is the civilian federal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating felony crime, preventing terrorism and protecting secrets within the Navy and Marine Corps. The special agents were able to inform our students on how the law and the military coincide.
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#Leadlab #NCIS #guestspeakerevent
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Looking good midshipmen!
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Bonding with our allies 🇺🇸 🤝 🇰🇷
The #KoaOKeKaiBattakion hosted Midshipmen from the Republic of Korea Naval Academy for their second annual soccer match.
Each year the #ROK Naval Academy midshipmen play #UHNROTC on their first stop of summer cruise. Students were able to meet and compare experiences between international naval forces. This event wasn’t just about competition; it was a crucial opportunity to foster camaraderie and strengthen bonds between us and our allies.
Congratulations to the #ROK midshipmen for their second win!
A special thank you to the @navy_league_u.s.honolulu for sponsoring a post-game meal for the midshipmen!
#UHNROTC is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#hooyahpt #semperfi #soccer #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
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Congrats #ROK! We will get the next one 👟⚽️😄 Let’s go #koaokekaibattalion
Attention to award! 🏆
Midshipmen of the #koaokekai battalion were recognized for their hard work and achievements during the Spring 2024 semester with the semi-annual award ceremony. Awards recognized outstanding grades, service to the community, leadership skills and community service.
#uhnrotc is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#uhmanoa #Leadlab #Congratulations
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Congrats!
To the Mess! 🍻
Marine option Midshipmen from the #KoaOKeKaiBattalion attend the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Headquarters Battalion mess night aboard @mcbh_hawaii.
Marine Corps mess night traditions recognize and pay homage to Marines that came before the Marines of today. It gives Marines a chance to build camaraderie, share the customs and courtesies of the Marine Corps and gain exposure to the corp’s robust naval heritage.
A special thank you to the Marines of @mcbh_hawaii for allowing our Midshipmen to partake in this special event!
#UHNROTC is committed to leading, training, and preparing prospective Naval and Marine Corps officers by emphasizing academic excellence, physical fitness and leadership skills.
#usmc #messnightdinner #mcbhawaii #oorah
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