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FORT KNOX, Ky – During Cadet Summer Training (CST), where Cadets are evaluated based on their physical, mental and leadership abilities during stressful situations, Cadets become one step closer to being an officer. But for Cadet Abraham Salmoe, assigned to 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, from George Mason University, it means an education, family and a career.  With his education in mind, joining the Army was an easy decision.  “I didn’t know where else to get [the] money to pay for college, and the military seemed like a pretty nice path. It got me a step closer to school, but it also [...]

  FORT KNOX, Ky – Completing the land navigation event during advance camp is an accomplishment in itself. The land navigation event challenges cadets to find four points within a time limit using a compass, map and coordinates. Cadet Melanie Briceno was able to find all four check points on the land navigation event, ultimately passing the event on the second day.   For Briceno, as a first generation student she believes it is key to come into Cadet Summer Training (CST) with a positive mindset when facing difficult events like land navigation. “My motivation is just take it day by day, [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky – Choosing a career can be daunting, but for Cadet Elisabeth Rich, Coastal Carolina University and Cadet Carson Clayton, the University of Texas Arlington, joining the army was always the first choice. At the engagement skills trainer (EST) during Cadet Summer Training, Clayton and Rich explain why they joined Army ROTC.  “I think It was just always embedded in me to serve,” Rich said. Growing up in a household with her drill sergeant sister and her enlisted dad she says, “It’s kind of just been a family business.”  Encouraged by her family, she plans to commission and wants [...]

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