TAMIU ROTC Cadre

Captain Flor A. Gaxiola, a native of San Diego, California, graduated from the University of California, Riverside’s Anderson School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, emphasizing Finance.

Before commissioning, Captain Gaxiola served from 2014 to 2017 with the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Aviano, Italy. As an Aerial Delivery Parachute Rigger, she supported airborne operations across Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Baltic regions.

Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Field Artillery in July 2017 through Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA, she attended the Field Artillery Basic Officer Leaders Course at Fort Sill, OK. Her initial assignment was with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team at Fort Wainwright, AK, from 2018 to 2021. There, she served in various roles, including Assistant S3, Company Fire Support Officer, HHB Executive Officer, and M777A2 Platoon Leader for Bravo Battery.

Following the Field Artillery Captain’s Career Course in 2021, Captain Gaxiola was assigned to the 8th Army G3 Fire Support Element at Camp Humphreys, Korea, where she served as a Fire Support and Operations Officer from January 2022 to February 2023. She then commanded the Apocalypse Battery, 6-37 FAR, 210 FAB at Camp Casey, Korea, from 01 May 2023 - 23 May 2024. She is currently the Assistant Professor of Military Science at Texas A&M International University, 5th Brigade ROTC in Laredo, Texas since June 2024.

Captain Gaxiola’s military education includes Ram Air Parachute Systems, Advanced Individual Training for Parachute Riggers, Airborne School, Basic Leader Course, Officer Candidate School, Field Artillery Basic Officer Course, and the Field Artillery Captain’s Career Course.

Her awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3).