DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Elizabeth Walton, Western Illinois University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Thomas Haas, Austin Peay State University Military Officers Association of America AwardCadet Raquel Piercey, University of Texas at El Paso Reserve Organization of America AwardCadet Ethan Lacy, University of Michigan Bold Leader Spirit AwardCadet Alexis Sims, Dillard University First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Jacob Jenkins, Mercer University USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Joseph Mass, Newberry College Armed Forces Bank AwardCadet Charmae Lubay, Western Oregon University Armed Forces Services Corporation AwardCadet Thomas Miscia, University of PittsburghCadet Celena Quirk, University of Northern Iowa National […]

DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Aaron Beaumont, Wichita State University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Catherine Witte, Clemson University Military Officers Association of America AwardCadet Brian Gerard, Bucknell University USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Hayley Farmer, University of North Georgia Armed Forces Bank AwardCadet Kawen Huang, San Jose State Reserve Organization of America Award Cadet Jabrilyn Chandler, Hampton University National Guard Association of the United State AwardCadet Kavan Naughton, University of Wisconsin- La Crosse Bold Leader Spirit AwardCadet Rose Perezsoto, University of Hawaii at Manoa First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Soyoung Pilcher , University of Central Oklahoma Armed […]

Drill Sergeants want you to know it’s not like the movies, at least not anymore. While some things will always stay the same — like respecting authority, physical training and reciting the soldier’s creed — today’s drill sergeants double as powerful change-makers in the U.S. Army, and their job training Army Soldiers is more important than ever. Drill Sgt. Ariel McClain came to Cadet Summer Training (CST) to teach Cadets from 3rd Regiment Basic Camp. She typically starts her work day around 04:00. “It’s long hours, [I’m] here from before the sun goes up, sometimes until the sun goes down, working […]

DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Caleb Scully, Norwich University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Nicholas Vaughn, Northeastern University Military Officers Association of America AwardCadet McKenna Brown, Brigham Young University Reserve Organization of America AwardCadet James Barker, Virginia Tech Bold Leader Spirit AwardCadet Michael Beall, Austin Peay State University First Command Financial Services AwardCadet John Shanahan III, Texas Christian University USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Michael Hoffman, Virginia Military Institute Armed Forces Bank AwardCadet Ryan Erk, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs Armed Forces Services Corporation AwardCadet Abraham Poku, Western Kentucky UniversityCadet Bryan Odberg, Baylor University National Guard […]

For Cadets at Cadet Summer Training (CST), completing the Basic or Advanced Camp obstacle courses is a rite of passage. For visiting motivational speaker and double amputee Spc. (Ret.) J.P. Lane, it’s a chance to show off his willpower, determination and Iron Man legs. Lane, a former 12 Bravo Combat Engineer deployed to Afghanistan, lost both of his legs in 2011 to a 200-pound improvised explosive device (IED), also known as a roadside bomb, while clearing routes on a mission. In addition to the amputations, Lane underwent 28 surgeries repairing 26 injuries to his spine, his right arm and his torso, […]

DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Avery Duvall, Western Kentucky University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Robert Rupert, McDaniel College Military Officers Association of America AwardCadet Rachel Hopey, Case Western Reserve University Reserve Organization of America AwardCadet Andrea Torres, Wayne State College Bold Leader Spirit AwardCadet Joshua Muller, Middle Tennessee University First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Brady Beene, Texas A&M University USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Colton Johnson, Brigham Young University Armed Forces Bank AwardCadet Dylan Dominique, Austin Peay State University Armed Forces Services Corporation AwardCadet Finn Roou, University of ColoradoCadet Jordan Schuler, University of Wisconsin – La […]

DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Warrior Ethos AwardCadet Turner White, Cedarville University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Seneca Tsang, University of Richmond Military Officers Association of America AwardCadet Nicholas Hanke, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Reserve Officers Association AwardCadet Blake Maloblocki, University of Utah American Legion Commander’s AwardCadet Samson Ko, Arizona State University First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Christian Hess, Misericordia University Armed Forces Bank Performance AwardCadet Jacob Mendiola, Marion Military Institute Bold Leader Spirit AwardCadet Cassandra Pichardo, Olivet Nazarene University Society of American Military Engineers AwardCadet Luijay Lagasca, Valley Forge Military College USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Gabrielle […]

DOWNLOAD Program Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Justin King, Fayetteville State University Military Order of World Wars AwardCadet Jason Prystupa, University of Kentucky Military Officers Association of America AwardCadet Evan Mcmullin, University of Texas at Austin First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Kristina Vidziunas, University of Arkon USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Danielle Deruisseaux, Southern New Hampshire University Armed Forces Bank AwardCadet Hazen Williams, Georgetown University Reserve Organization of America AwardCadet Jason Gleason, University of Denver National Guard Association of the United State AwardCadet Baylee Vaughn, Indiana University Bold Leader Spirit AwardCadet Nathanial Mattera, Clark University Armed Forces Services Corporation AwardCadet […]

“I packed a lot of underwear, but sometimes you don’t have time to change underwear, so I definitely recommend panty liners,” said Portis. “I go through probably like eight or so a day. You can just rip those off, change them and what not.”