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February 2022 Drill: Batavia, WI
In February US Naval Sea Cadet 9-1-1 division attended another combined drill in Wisconsin. This time, the unit joined Cobia and Vollrath Sea Cadet units in Batavia, WI. The day started at the rental car parking lot, where 9-1-1 Division cadets boarded vehicles and left for the overnight drill. After our unit arrived in Wisconsin, we joined the Cobia and Vollrath Units for the Lunch Chow, cooked right there on the premises. After that, the cadet changed into snow gear and le
Jun 21, 20222 min read


Sea Cadets Support Retirement for Chief Yeoman Jessyca Rewerts
April 8th, 2022 Nine One One Division Color Guard performed for Chief Yeoman Jessyca Rewerts Retirement from Naval Talent Acquisition Group Great Lakes. Performing retirement ceremonies for our host command is an honor and a privilege. Our cadets are truly inspired by the traditions presented by the active-duty Navy and hold in their hearts newfound respect for those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. Commander: Elise Burkut Navy Flag: Joeseph Proa Riflema
Jun 14, 20221 min read


Meet the Class of 2022: Hugh Frampton
My name is Hugh Frampton, I’m from Lake Zurich, and I attended Lake Zurich High School. I’ve grown up playing many sports but I primarily played soccer through my Sophomore Year. I joined the Sea Cadets in 8th Grade. Most Memorable Training My most memorable training would be my scuba diving certification training. It took place on a small 42’ ship on Lake Saint Claire. I decided to apply for this training because it was something I wanted to try all throughout my life and S
Jun 10, 20221 min read


Meet the Class of 2022: Nathan Rastovac
I am Chief Petty Officer Nathan Rastovac from Wadsworth, Illinois. I attended Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein, Illinois, with a focus on business entrepreneurship. Growing up, I was involved in soccer, baseball, and volleyball. During my time in Sea Cadets and High School, I was primarily involved in soccer. Although it was a busy schedule, I could balance soccer and Sea Cadets. In my senior year of high school, my team won regionals for high school. All while I was
Jun 10, 20224 min read


Academic Reports
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Jun 10, 20221 min read


Class of 2021: Jose Phillips
My name is Cadet Jose Phillips, my hometown is Miami, Florida, and my school is Evanston Township High School. The sports that I have done growing up have been basketball, soccer, football, and some tennis, and while I was in Sea Cadets While I haven’t attended any training due to the COVID shutdown, the most memorable thing I have done in Sea Cadets was probably learning to march and to shoot marksmanship. The most challenging part of the marching was probably learning it in
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Meet the Class of 2021: Braeden Wienholtz
My name is Braeden Wienholtz, I am from a small town of Antioch Illinois near the border of Wisconsin and I attended Antioch Community High School. Growing up there was not much to do besides play video games with my family but I got old enough where I had to decide to sport. I did not care for football so I tried baseball. Truth is, I was terrible, my team, the Raptors, did win the local championship which I was pretty proud of even though I was in the outfield picking daisi
Mar 22, 20224 min read


Meet the Class of 2021: Eric Wagner
My Name is Eric Wagner I am from Chicago I go to Niles West High School. I joined the Sea Cadets program in 2018. Most Memorable Training My most memorable training would be Boot Camp which took place during the summer of 2019. The reason I decided to do the training was to progress in the program and challenge myself. The Number one most difficult part of the training would have to be the first day there. We had to stand for many hours with sea bags waiting to get checked
Feb 22, 20222 min read


Visiting USS Cobia
For the December monthly drill USNSCC Division 9-1-1 attended USS Cobia museum in Manitowoc, WI. There, the unit joined Cobia Division for a combined drill and a Christmas Party. Our cadets toured USS Cobia and learned a lot about the history of this submarine. They also visited the museum. The entire unit also got to sleep on the submarine. Cadets took turns holding night watch and keeping the log. At this Drill, we also performed the graduation ceremony for the Indoc Compan
Jan 30, 20221 min read


2021 Fallen Hero Wreath Ceremony
On December 18, Naval Sea Cadet 9-1-1 Division attended 2021 Fallen Hero Ceremony at the Fort Sheridan Military Cemetery. This event was organized to honor Daniel Trew and all those who served in our nation's military Every year during Holiday Season volunteers meet here at the Fort Sheridan Military Cemetery with fresh wreaths. The wreaths, fresh-cut and hand-made in northern Wisconsin, beautifully dress the 2000+ graves as a proper show of appreciation for their commitment
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Ms. Lorraine's 101 birthday and the Heroes Haven Farm Pumpkin Fest
On October 23rd, 2021 Naval Sea Cadet 9-1-1 Division attended WWII Veteran Ms. Lorraine's 101 birthday and the Heroes Haven Farm Pumpkin Fest organized by the Midwest Veterans Closet. . Ms Lorraine was excited to meet old and new friends. Our unit helped with the setup of the event. We also provided a color guard detail for the event. Many thanks to our engaged elected officials, Terry Waddell-Moenter for Ms. Lorraine's beautiful cake, Highland Park High School students, C
Oct 27, 20211 min read


Galloping Ghost Arcade
Recently Division 911 attended Galloping Ghost Arcade at 9415 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL. The GALLOPING GHOST ARCADE provides a video gaming experience like no other! We are the LARGEST video arcade in the USA, and currently have over 550+ games to play and have more games up and running all the time! Unlike most arcades, we do not use quarters or tokens. All of our games are set to FREE PLAY - just pay one very reasonable fee at the door and play ALL the games for as long as
Oct 23, 20211 min read


Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion
On October 16 cadets of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps 911 Division volunteered at the Pancake Breakfast event at the American Legion . This event offers all you can eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, milk, juice, coffee, & tea. Instructor Anthony Ramirez oversaw the event and PO Nathan Rastovac coordinated this group of cadet. Following cadets were in attendance: Isaac Piccard Devon Fisher Euan Lacey Thank you cadets families for making them available to att
Oct 19, 20211 min read


Meet the Class of 2021: Christopher Landovsky
My name is Chris Landovsky. I grew up in Skokie and went to Niles West. I joined sea cadets 4 years ago. Most Memorable Training My most memorable training is the active shooter training. I went into that training already knowing weapons handling and tactics through my family friend who was a swat sniper. I really enjoyed going through that training, and the most memorable thing from that training is the tactics I learned. Where to next? I plan on going into navy special o
Oct 15, 20211 min read


Sea Cadets Support the Retirement of Chief Petty Officer
GREAT LAKES, IL (Oct. 8, 2021) On Friday, October 8, 2021, Naval Sea Cadet Corps Unit 911, based at the Great Lakes, IL, provided color guard detail for the retirement ceremony of the Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer (FMF) Lady Elyenn M. Haschke. The Color Guard Team consisted of: PO1 Burkut SN Burkut APC Proa RC Proa From Ceremony Coordinator Chief Hospital Corpsman (HMC) Julie Proa : The Naval Sea Cadet Corps Nine One One Division delivered a stellar performance as Col
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Elgin High School Homecoming Game
Division 911 Color Guard Team was invited to attend the homecoming game of Elgin High School. The color guard team this time consisted of: SN Elise Burkut SA Joseph Orloff APC Daniel Proa RC Joseph Proa Seaman Apprentice Orloff, who is a student of this school reach out to the school administration and inquired if they would be interested in color guard details for their event. This was a second public appearance for our color guard team and the cadets were incredibly excite
Oct 2, 20211 min read


Highland Park High School Varsity Football Game
On September 10, 2021, the Naval Sea Cadet Division Unit 911 color guard team attended their very first event - a Football Varsity game between Highland Park High School and Hoffman Estates High School. Being very new to the team, SN Elise Burkut, SA Joseph Orloff, SA-T Cody Van Dermier, and League PO Eugene Burkut were able to practice before the game opening but were visibly nervous as they got ready to enter the field. Meanwhile cadets Joseph and Daniel Proa held the post
Sep 24, 20211 min read


2021 Graduate Conner Harris
My name is Petty Officer Conner Harris from Gurnee, Illinois, and I attend Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein. Throughout High School and outside of the Sea Cadet Corps, I have participated in Football, Wrestling, and my local police explorers program. I was first introduced to the Sea Cadets in the 7th grade and have been involved since then. Most Memorable Training One of the most memorable trainings that I participated in was Seamanship Training on the training ve
Jul 15, 20212 min read


Summer Adventures of The 9-1-1 Division
Want to know where our cadets are traveling to this summer? Our cadets are taking training courses in EIGHT different states! Our Leaguers are attending Leaguer's Orientation and Advanced Leaguer's Orientation in Wisconsin an Iowa. A dozen of our Sea Cadets are going to the Recruit Training in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida. In addition to that, this summer our cadets are attending following trainings NLCC, Stem/Seaperch/Robotic/Cyber in Wisconsin, Public Safety, JAG/Legal
Jul 4, 20211 min read


Meet the Class of 2021: Logan Benjamin
My name is cadet Benjamin and being a military dependent I have been enrolled at two different high schools - Highland Park High School , and Bedford High School . I have done many sports while growing up, including football, soccer, baseball, swimming, water polo, and lacrosse. I was on the swim team and water polo team during my junior year, but I am not doing sports my senior year. Most Memorable Training My most memorable training would have to be recruit training. I say
Jul 1, 20211 min read


