Achieving the rate of Chief Petty Officer in the Sea Cadets is a tremendous accomplishment requiring years of training and effort. It is rare for a unit to have a Chief. In fact, the Alamo Battalion's prior two CPOs graduated during the COVID pandemic, leaving us without a Chief for six months.

Now, the Alamo Battalion is fortunate to have two new Chiefs to supervise our Cadets. Bravo Zulu to CPO Christavella Arredondo and CPO Isaac Arredondo, who pinned on the anchors of a chief on Saturday, December 5 at a ceremony at San Antonio's Mission Concepcion. 

We congratulation Chief Arredondo and -- err -- Chief Arredondo, who have proven themselves to to motivating and trustworthy leaders. The Alamo Battalion is in good hands.

Because of the local rebound in COVID-19 cases, the Alamo Battalion has curtailed its in-person drill activity. We remain alert to the current overall situation, the guidance of the NSCC NHQ, and social distancing requirements of Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. We will be evaluating our ability to safely conduct in-person drills  on a month-by-month basis. 

For prospective Cadets, we ask for your patience. Feel free to contact our PAO (alamobnpao@gmail.com) for updates. We have not made a decision concerning January.