Northern Michigan Wildcat Battalion held a Commissioning Ceremony on May 4, 2013 at the end of the Winter semester in order to recognize and commission the seven MSIV seniors who have completed the ROTC program and graduated from NMU as 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Army.

During the semester, the Cadets of the Wildcat Battalion set off to participate in the 5th annual Run-a-Thon on February 15, 2013 at the Superior Dome in order to raise money for the program and for the VA Jacobetti Home for Veterans. The NMU Army ROTC Wildcat Battalion donated $1,000.00 to help area veterans of the Jacobetti center with member assistance and volunteer activities.

Dr. Harvey Wallace (dean of College of Professional Studies) is presented an award by LTC Kyle Rambo for his continued support of the ROTC battalion on campus. Dr. Wallace was being honored for his support of the battalion in allowing the ROTC department to conduct training as needed, and assisting the battalion with new training aides.

The 5 person Ranger Challenge (All-Female Team) was awarded a display case showing all of the streamers the team had won between Task Force McCoy and Brigade Ranger Challenge. The Female team beat the University of Marquette in convincing Fashion and just missed first place at brigade Ranger Challenge by 2 minutes. The female team consisted of five new girls and only two returning competitors. They were coached by CPT Ben Hormann. Way to go Female Team!