Story by Lanie Guinn and Madelyn Guinn FORT KNOX, Ky. – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Samantha Roden’s promotion ceremony was performed by her brother, 2nd Lt. Joshua Roden in Fort Knox, Ky., June 1, 2023. Staff Sgt. Roden has been a military working dog handler for five years and a part of the 905th Military Police Detachment. During her promotion ceremony, Staff Sgt. Roden conducted demonstrations with her military working dog named Sgt. 1st Class Disco. Capt. Kyle Hinzman, company commander for 34th Military Police Detachment underneath Cadet Command and 905th MP Detachment, had more than enough great things to say […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Advanced Camp had the opportunity to hear presentations from 19 Army branches and functionaries represented at Branch Orientation on July 12. In a grassy area beside a large, black, armored Special Reaction Force vehicle, a gaggle of Cadets stood and watched as a Military Police K-9 handler demonstrated giving his dog commands. Sgt. 1st Class Travis Watkins, 14th MP Brigade out of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., explained Branch Orientation helps Cadets get a feel for different branches. He considers it an opportunity to explore branch options and figure out what will actually be […]