FORT KNOX, Ky. – Advanced Camp 8th Regiment Cadets reported to Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 6, for their training on becoming future leaders in the U.S. Army. Cadets go through in processing when they arrive at the pit. The Cadets “get off the bus that transported them from Louisville International Airport, they line up standing at parade rest while they receive a short brief from the cadre about what is expected of them,” said Sgt. 1st Class Justin Butler, University of Southern Maine.“Cadets are then broken down into their companies once we have a 100 percent accountability. When they get into […]

By: Madison Thompson FORT KNOX, Ky. – 5th Regiment, Basic Camp, arrived at Fort Knox, June 27, for Cadet Summer Training for in-processing and to settle into the barracks before training begins. Cadets sift through their belongings, fill out paperwork and are briefed about what is expected of them during the next 30 days of training. As they waited in lines, Cadets spoke about their feelings toward the training ahead of them. “We’re super excited and nervous about what to expect,” said Cadets Emily Tran, College of Charleston, Greenville, S.C., and McKenzi Wenninger, Minnesota State University Mankato, Luverne, Minn. “I feel […]