Spring quarter has been in session for about three weeks now, and the battalion has been as busy as ever. On Saturday, April 13th, the Husky Battalion had it's first ever Barks and Recreation Day. This event was successful thanks to the hard work and planning of the Gold Department. Some highlights of the day were the performance of the Regulation Drill team at Red Square and the Students vs. Staff volleyball game. The Reg. Drill Team continued the nearly 90+ year tradition of close-order drill at the University of Washington.

Winter Quarter finals are over and now the Husky Battalion is on Spring Break. Last Friday, 2nd Lieutenant Greenslade was commissioned and Brigadier General Wise was the guest of honor. BGen Wise gave a short speech on a Marine officer's obligation to his marines prior to handing 2nd LT Greenslade his commission and administering the Oath of Office.

Have a great break Battalion! Recharge the batteries so we can hit the books hard in the Spring!

Hopefully, everyone's Winter quarter is going well. Even though Northwest Navy has been canceled, teams are still in preparation for the upcoming field day in April. Just a reminder that Winter Commissioning is on March 22nd. Other important dates include spring break which is from March 25th-31st, and the Spring Sailing Trip, which lasts three days, from March 25th-28th. Keep up the good work and study for those upcoming finals!

This President's Day weekend marks the end of winter quarter midterms at the University of Washington. Last Tuesday, we had our semi-annual change of command ceremony where MIDN Greenslade was relieved by MIDN Crow as Battalion Commander. On Wednesday, we received word that Northwest Navy this year would be cancelled due to budget cuts. A local event will take the place of NWN, on April 13th, to showcase the hard work and talent of the many teams the Husky Battalion has been preparing.

Northwest Navy team practices are in full swing now and the Winter quarter at the University of Washington is well underway. This week, the Husky Battalion can look forward to a presentation by a representative from the Navy Federal Credit Union during drill on Tuesday morning. Some classes already have midterms starting this week as well. Study hard now Husky Battalion, so that we can reap the benefits later. "Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better." -Martin Luther King Jr.

Hopefully everyone's first week of winter quarter was a productive one. Just a reminder that this upcoming weekend is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrating his contribution to the civil rights movement through non-violent activism and promoting equality for all citizens. Northwest Navy teams and drill teams are in full swing, so keep working hard. Keep up the good work Husky Battalion!

Hopefully everyone has had an eventful and safe holiday break. Winter Quarter 2013 is upon us, and it's time to hit the books hard once again. Remember to get in contact with your advisers to schedule initial term counseling, and be sure to take care other administrative tasks dealing with grades/class registration. Also, Northwest Navy team practices are now in full swing in preparation for the upcoming competition at the University of Utah, so be sure to check your email for information from your team captains. As always, have a excellent week and welcome back!

Good luck on finals Husky Battalion! Let's hope that all of the hard work this quarter pays off. The ending of this academic term also means that Fall Commissioning is here. Congratulations to the soon to be commissioned ENS Gillette, ENS Harris, ENS Shaffer, ENS Wytaske, and 2nd LT Lopez. Thank you for your time in the Husky Battalion and for your continued service to our country. The ceremony will be at 1400 in the Music Building on Friday, December 14th.

Nice job representing the battalion well while RDML Wetherald was here. It was an incredible opportunity to have a flag officer and University of Washington NROTC alumnus return and give us a brief on naval operations in the Pacific. Thanksgiving weekend provided a nice break from school so we can hit the books even harder in preparation for finals.
PT tomorrow will be at the Pavillion Pool while the makeup PRT is occuring at the IMA Turf Field. Sail Team Maintenance Day is this Saturday.

Happy Thanksgiving Battalion! Hopefully, the PFA and CFT last week was exceptional and everyone is satisfied with their performance. Just a reminder that due to Thanksgiving break, classes are canceled the 22nd and 23rd. Don't forget to turn in travel chits if you're leaving the 300 mile radius or if you plan on traveling out of country. Be smart and travel safe! Your Fall quarter brag sheets are due to you first raters on Tuesday November 21st, and Fall commissioning is rapidly approaching on December 14th. Have an excellent Thanksgiving break and study hard for those finals!