FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY– With varying levels of experience in the field, the passion for teaching and mentorship rings true for Cadets with 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp.  Cadet Andrew Helgren from Purdue University, In. values the strong community he has built in Army ROTC. The rigorous training exercises create stronger relationships and close friendships for Helgren.  “It teaches you that you’re no larger than the person next to you regardless of experience,” Helgren said. “Everyone’s on the same level, you all suffer together and that brings you closer as a group.”  His mom, one of his greatest influences and supporters, works as […]

FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY – Big changes lead to big results. For Cadet Earl Filgo, 5th Regiment, Advanced Camp, a move across the world was just the shake-up he needed to reach his goals.  Filgo is from Jakarta, Indonesia. While living in Indonesia, he attended a private Singaporean based school with a rigorous curriculum. Because of this, Filgo found himself struggling. At 17 years old, he moved just north of Seattle, Wa. to complete his high school education, earn his diploma and discover new opportunities.  “It felt relieving to leave that environment, it felt unproductive,” Filgo said. “I just didn’t see a […]