05/13/2026
Today we recognize two outstanding S-1 Spartans as they graduate from Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and commission into the United States Navy.
Mr. Aiden Parkes and Mr. Evan Baldwin have spent the last four years leading from the front, setting the standard, and investing in the people around them. From long days in the outfit to the traditions and challenges that shaped them, both men have left a lasting impact on S-1 and the Corps as a whole.
Aiden Parkes will continue his journey as a Naval Aviator, taking the lessons of discipline, humility, and leadership with him into the skies. Evan Baldwin will commission as a Surface Warfare Officer, prepared to lead sailors and serve with excellence in the fleet.
We are incredibly proud of both of these men and grateful for the example they set for every Spartan that follows behind them. Congratulations, gentlemen. Your outfit stands behind you, and we cannot wait to see the impact you make in the fleet.
Anchors Aweigh, and God bless. ⚓