Redwood City

Michael C. Baker

Michael C. Baker has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army after successfully completing the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program and graduating with a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University, Calif.The new officer will be branched to a specific corps in the Army to serve on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserve. The lieutenant will attend an officer basic course relating to his or her particular military occupational specialty/job. Afterward, the officer will complete advanced training by attending basic officer leadership courses for career progression purposes.The ROTC curriculum prepares students with the tools, training and experiences to help cadets succeed as effective leaders in any competitive environment. Army officers serve as leaders, counselors, strategists and motivators, who lead other soldiers in all situations occurring in ever-changing environments. As trained problem-solvers, key influencers and planners, they are driven to achieve success with their team on every mission.The lieutenant will be assigned to the 297th Area Support Medical Company, San Mateo, Calif.He is the son of Michael A. and Jan M. Baker of Old Lahonda Road, Woodside, Calif.Baker graduated in 2002 from Woodside High School, Redwood City, Calif., and received an associate degree in 2009 from De Anza College, Cupertino, Calif.Source: Armed Forces News Services