Fort Knox personnel prepare for CST 2023
CST staff prepared for the summer by completing casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) training.
A First for Many; The Army Combat Fitness Test
The ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) took place in the early hours of Memorial Day, with Cadets from 1st Regiment challenged to complete the six-event test. According to Capt. Rob Haight, a chaplain present for the...
Leading America’s Most Precious Treasure
Fort Knox, Ky., — Cadets from 8th Regiment, Advanced Camp, received a motivational boost from Gen. Paul E. Funk II during his visit to their Field Training Exercise (FTX) at AO Wolverine on July 19. “I was busy...
Cadet Of The Week: Laura Lamecker
Name: Laura Lamecker School: University of Alaska Fairbanks Hometown: Chaska, Minnesota Major/Minor: Master of Science in Biochemistry What Makes This Cadet Stand Out From Their Peers? Cadet Laura Lamecker is an...
So Many Branches… A Cadet’s Career Choice
FORT KNOX, Ky. – 6th Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets examined their potential future career paths during Branch Orientation at Keyes Park August 14, 2019, during Cadet Summer Training. “We’re going around to all...
Starting as Strangers, Parting a Team
FORT KNOX, Ky. – 4th Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets graduated on Brooks Field August 6 after completing Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky. Cadets completed numerous exercises to build themselves not only...
Resiliency and Motivation in Silence
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets achieved one of the final must pass events July 23 during Cadet Summer Training – the 12-Mile Road March. “For CST, we have to complete several must pass...
Branches and Stepping Stones
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets attended Branch Orientation, a time where the different branches of the Army hold informational briefs to showcase different career paths, July 21 during Cadet...
Keep Calm and Apply Pressure
FORT KNOX, KY.— Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp put down their weapons, and picked up their med kits for First Aid training on July 18. Throughout the summer, Cadets have learned how to communicate and...
Trusting in Your Battle Buddy
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCRJ0oPHTB0[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, KY.— Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp stood ready with their weapons and their battle buddies for Buddy Team Live Fire training on...
L.A.C.E. and Lead
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 1st Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets completed a day of Field Training Exercises (FTXs) July 13 during Cadet Summer Training. For many Basic Camp Cadets, this FTX was one of their first experiences...
Zeroed In On Success
FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp fill the lanes of George Blair Range for weapons qualification July 12. With 40 rounds, 40 targets and a minimum of 23 targets hit required to qualify their...
Defining Confidence
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets completed the High Ropes Confidence Course July 10 during Cadet Summer Training. The course consists of three different obstacles including Moore’s Mountain rock...
Listen and Lead: A Lesson in Team Building
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 1st Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets focused on teamwork, leading, and listening to one another at the Team Development Course (TDC) July 7, 2019 during Cadet Summer Training. “We’re doing some team...
Foundation to Success!
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnNSzNH2G1w[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, Ky. – Basic Camp, 2nd Regiment Cadets went back to the basics of Field Craftsmanship to prepare them for the Field Training Exercise (FTX)...
The Biggest Thing about Branches
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets attended Branch Orientation, July 6, during their final few days of Cadet Summer Training. “Branch orientation is a day the Cadets come and learn about the...
Weaving Strength and Encouragement
FORT KNOX, Ky. – 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets finished the Confidence Course during Cadet Summer Training on July 2, placing them one step closer to graduation. “The confidence course is a set of obstacles...
Favorite Things of Buddy Team Live Fire
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 6th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets successfully accomplished the Buddy Team Live Fire course July 1 during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky. After completion, Cadets shared their favorite...
I’ve Got You Covered
FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp partnered up today for a dry run of the buddy team live-fire range during Cadet Summer Training. Cadets navigated the course today using blank ammunition,...
CST Conducts First Mass Casualty Exercise
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2qAwU9u274[/embedyt] FORT KNOX, Ky – U.S. Army Cadet Command tested its systems and processes to respond to a mass casualty event today with a simulated vehicle accident...
8th Regiment, Basic Camp | Drill and Ceremony Competition “The things you do, you do for everyone.”
By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 8th Regiment, Basic Camp Cadets competed in a Drill and Ceremony Competition Aug. 7 during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky. Platoons competed against one another to earn...
10th Regiment, Advanced Camp | Situational Training Exercise “I’m ready to be a leader.”
By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets executed Situational Training Exercises, STXs, August 2 during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky. “Today is the last day of our STX,...
Being a Cadet is not a Walk in the Park
Fort Knox, Ky., – 7th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadets challenged their fear during the Obstacle Course June 9, 2018. The Obstacle Course is one of the training events that Cadets must go through for Advanced Camp...
Rappel, Rappel Let Down Your Rope
Fort Knox, Ky.- It’s a tale as old as time….You can always find the beauty in the beast and that’s exactly what Cadets did when they took on the Rappel Tower and Confidence Course. Today 6th Regiment...
100 Years of 4th of July Celebrations at Fort Knox
By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – Fort Knox celebrated its centennial July 4, 2018. The celebration comes after the 100th birthday of the base and one hundred years of service to the United States of America....