LOBOS PACK PODCAST

LOBOS PACK PODCAST

The University of New Mexico Army ROTC's Podcast to inform listeners on opportunities in Army ROTC and to document the journeys of our alumni.

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July 11, 2025 62 mins

In this episode we welcome CDR Powell to the Pack, a Surface Warfare Officer at NROTC at UNM. In this episode we talk about the evolving nature of the Navy, opportunities in 6th Naval Fleet, and life at UNM ROTC.

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The Lobos Pack Podcast welcomes CPT Blumeyer to the pack. In this episode we dive into what Air Defense Artillery is, how relevant the branch is on the battlefield and how it has grown with the evolution of drone warfare.


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In our latest episode we welcome back to the pack 2LT Christianson, an infantry officer serving at Fort Polk, LA. 2LT Christianson started his career in the famed 75th Ranger Regiment before transitioning to be an Army Officer in 2022. In this episode we talk about his time in the 75th, how to achieve high standards, and Green to Gold options.

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In this episode we talk about life aboard a submarine with LT Coleman, a Submarine Warfare Officer with the NROTC at the University of New Mexico.

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In this episode we get to talk with CPT Locke, a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer and Cadre member at UNM Army ROTC. In this podcast we discuss the Intelligence branch in the Army, leading as a Company Commander, and his experience learning languages.


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In this episode we welcome onto the podcast Gunnery Sergeant Polanco, Assistant Marine Officer Instructor for Navy ROTC at UNM. We discuss his upbringing in T or C, becoming a Marine, and his experience developing officers.


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In this episode we welcome back to the pack CPT Mitchell, Army Reserve Medical Service Officer currently serving in El Paso, TX. We discuss learning and serving as a Lieutenant in the Medical Service branch, BOLC, and leading and mentoring subordinates as a Company Commander.

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In this episode we interview CPT. Allen, a Civil Affairs team leader serving at Fort Bragg, NC. In this episode we discuss Civil Affairs, team leadership in the Army, and what leading in the Field Artillery Branch is like.

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In this episode we talk with LTC Cunningham, current Professor of Military Science of the Lobos Battalion. Over the course of our interview, we discuss his experience learning as a lieutenant, leading as a Company Commander, and developing new Lieutenants as the Battalion Commander.

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In episode 6 we sit down with cadre member and alumni CPT Garcia. We discuss the Army, his journey as a U.S. Army Officer, and his experience coming back to the program he graduated from.

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In episode five we welcome 1LT Roby, an Airborne Infantry Officer currently serving at Fort Bragg, NC in the 82nd Airborne Infantry Division. Throughout this podcast Roby discusses life before commissioning as an Infantry Officer, Airborne and Ranger School, and what it means to set the standard.

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In our latest episode we welcome back to the pack LTC Phillipson, an alumni from the University of New Mexico Army ROTC. In this episode we discuss Army ROTC at UNM, life in the 82nd Airborne Division, and what young Army Officers can expect when they get to their unit.



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1LT Stock is from Farmington, New Mexico. He attended Kirtland Central High school and joined the National Guard as an Aviation Operation Specialist in 2016. In 2018 he joined the Lobos Battalion striving to become an Aviation Officer. After earning his college degree in history in December of 2021, he attended Army Aviation BOLC at Fort Novosel and after completing flight training got to his first unit in October of 2023 at Fort D...

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In our second episode we welcome back to the pack Special Agent Zak Mercado. In 2013, he earned a commission into the US Army Reserves from the University of New Mexico Army ROTC. Upon graduation CPT Mercado commissioned into the United States Army Reserve as an Engineer Officer serving in various reserve units in New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, and California. CPT Mercado was mobilized to active duty in support of Operation Enduring ...
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In our first episode we interview alumni from the Lobos Battalion Kelly Godsey, a graduate from the University of New Mexico School of Nursing! 2LT Godsey commissioned at the end of Advanced Camp in 2023, the US Army's month-long Cadet Summer Training program that assess all cadets' leadership skills in a tactical environment. From there, 2LT Godsey attended the Basic Officer Leadership Course for medical Officers at Joint ...

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