Fair Winds and Following Seas LT John Wargi Lieutenant Wargi came to the UI/WSU NROTC Unit as the Nuclear Propulsion Officer in August 2018. He is a 2013 graduate from the NROTC program at the University of Oregon. Emphasizing academic excellence, Lieutenant Wargi spent countless hours preparing Midshipmen and Officer Candidates alike for nuclear interviews. He shared his wisdom as a nuclear engineering officer with anyone that was willing to listen. Lieutenant Wargi was a persistent and talented recruiting officer and, due to his efforts, the UI/WSU NROTC Unit was able to bring in the largest freshman class in years. His work benefitted everyone in the Unit and set the standard for recruiting in the future. His next assignment is Submarine Officer Advanced Course in Groton, Connecticut, where he will be training to prepare for his Department Head tours. Fair winds and following seas.
LT Robert Zielinski The Unit would like to say a heartfelt goodbye to Lieutenant Robert Zielinski. Lieutenant Zielinski reported to the Unit in July of 2018, and was an exceptional instructor and leader for the ROTC students, preparing them for the surface fleet. In his time at the Unit, he taught Navigation, Naval Operations, led Naval Science Lab and served as the Academic Advisor for the Sophomore class. His next assignment is Surface Warfare Officer’s School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he will be training to prepare for his Department Head tours. Fair winds and following seas.
Welcome Aboard! Additionally, we will be welcomed one new Officer joining our ranks this fall. Lieutenant Thomas Ernst is joining us from the Surface Warfare community and recently finished his second Division Officer and the Navigator and Executive Department Head onboard USS Higgins (DDG-76) in San Diego, CA. Welcome aboard Lieutenant Ernst!
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