October 27, 2024

JROTC cadets from across the country take on the National Raider Challenge

FORT KNOX, Ky. — As the early morning sun broke the dawn, hundreds of JROTC cadets moved to their start positions. Radio crackles could be heard across the starting lines, signaling the competition was about to begin. Nervous faces turned serious. On the command ‘Go!’ cadets broke into a sprint, striving to bring home the gold.

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October 3, 2024

VMI Army ROTC becomes first program to send a team for Exercise Cambrian Patrol

LEXINGTON, Va. — Nine cadets from the Virginia Military Institute became the first ever Army ROTC team to participate in Exercise Cambrian Patrol, considered NATO’s most challenging patrol test. Held October 4-13, 2024, this annual event gathers over 100 international teams — each venturing out for a tactical patrol, pushing squads physically and mentally through difficult terrain and real-world scenarios.

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May 31, 2024

Army Cadet Summer Training 2024 underway at Fort Knox

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Summer is coming in hot, not only bringing with it the heat but also cadets; the very first of them from 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp arrived today. Every year, U.S. Army Cadet Command hosts what is considered the Army’s largest annual training event — Cadet Summer Training. For 100 days, more than 10,000 cadets from over 900 colleges participate in basic or advanced camps in preparation for future leadership.

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January 24, 2024

Zama JROTC cadets showcase shooting skills in invitational marksmanship match

CAMP ZAMA, Japan – The marksmanship match hosted at Zama Middle High School here saw a ZMHS varsity member earn the second-highest overall individual score, among admirable performances by the varsity and junior varsity teams. The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps competition, held Friday and Saturday, included cadets from seven Department of Defense Education Activity high schools across Japan.

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November 6, 2023

Cameron University ROTC Cadets get a taste of Field Artillery at the M119 range

FORT SILL, Okla. (Nov. 6, 2023)- The Field Artillery Commandant’s Office hosted the Cameron University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program November 4 at an M119 howitzer range. Cadets had the chance to interact with and train alongside Soldiers from Salute Battery, 428th Field Artillery Brigade. This hands-on experience included learning to load the M119 howitzer, understanding the importance of safety on the gun line and gaining insight into what it truly means to be a Field Artillery Officer.

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The United States Army | U.S. Army Cadet CommandChris Holmes2024-02-08T11:29:51-05:00

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