05/03/2026
⚓️ SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ⚓️
Howdy, Marauders! Meet Mr. Nikolas Niño, a Kinesiology (Pre-Optometry) major from San Antonio, Texas. During his time in the Corps, he has served as the S-2 Guidon and now leads the 7th Battalion as its Commander.
This past summer, he completed Marine Corps Officer Candidate School and hopes to commission as a logistics officer.
Outside the Corps, he enjoys the outdoors, including scuba diving, hunting, fishing, and even skydiving. You can usually find him staying active—probably running.
Through it all, Mr. Niño has learned that real growth starts with faith in God and is built by choosing to show up—especially when it’s uncomfortable—not just for himself, but for the people around him.
Focused on getting better every day, staying grounded in his faith, and being someone others can rely on when it matters most, Mr. Niño embodies what it means to lead with purpose.