2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp Graduation
Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Chloe Brown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Vincent Carney, Niagara University Military Officers...
Leading the Charge— 2nd Regiment: Charlie Company, 3rd platoon
“Initially there is always that little bit of nervousness anytime you get thrown into a leadership role,” said Cadet Jared Dieckman, a student at the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse.
Field Training Exercise (FTX): “Playing Army in the Woods”
On June 19th, 2nd Regiment Cadets participated in their first Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Advanced Camp 2021. The FTX’s are separated into different stages: Wolverine, Panther and Grizzly. Cadets have to...
From Jamaica to Fort Knox: On Track to Becoming a Human Resources Officer
“I can’t see myself doing anything else,” said Cadet Sabiel Anderson. He always knew that he was supposed to be a part of the military. He was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and watched his parents...
“Slow and Steady…”: 6-mile Ruck March, 2nd regiment
“We spent all day at the range and that was pretty exhausting mentally and physically and then we had to stay up and pack our rucks,” said Cadet Jamar Carlisle, a student from at Georgia State University. “That...
“Keep Calm and Carry On”: 2nd Regiment, CBRNE
“It burns,” said Ampofo. “It feels like cooking peppers and onions and a whole bunch of spices and stuff, like spicy siracha basically.”
Flying towards Commission!
“In those moments you have those negative thoughts, but in the end, I kept telling myself that I can do this," said Hoyle. "This is only the beginning of a long path, a long journey that I can continue if I’m...
Believe in Yourself: How Rappelling Can Build Your Confidence
Letting fear run their lives? For some 2nd Regiment Cadets, not anymore. Those Cadets just learned how a 64-foot rappel tower test can help them overcome fears and build confidence within themselves during Cadet...
OPAT: Persistence and Positive Attitudes
On June 9, 2021, 2nd regiment Cadets completed the Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) at Advanced Camp 2021. The OPAT consists of four different events: Strength Deadlift, Standing Long Jump, Seated Power...
Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI): “One of the best ways to lead is to teach”
On June 7, 2021, Cadet Erin Lunt, a rising senior from Stetson University in Florida, was one of the many 2nd Regiment Cadets that completed Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI). Lunt had very little...
Hand Grenade Familiarization: “The more they push you, the more you want to make them proud.”
Cadet Akua Adu who attends Western Michigan University had never trained with grenades before coming to Fort Knox, Ky. Because this was a new experience for her, she was ready to take part in the training...
“I Got You Covered!”
Fort Knox, Ky. — “I got you covered,” is a simple phrase, but for the Cadets it carries so much more. Fire Team Maneuver tasked the 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets with working together in pairs to cover...