FORT KNOX, Ky. — Everyone has a purpose and everyone has a different life trajectory. Some feel a calling to go into the trades, some go to college, some enlist in the military, but everyone has different life experiences that can help others. Three Cadets assigned to 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, all crossed paths at Clemson University’s ROTC program. Their distinct backgrounds have proven to help each other through new challenges. Cadet Johnathon Stipe enlisted in 2019 and worked his way up to sergeant, specializing in bridge construction and crossings. He was part of the 20th Engineer Brigade, 19th Engineer Battalion. [...]
FORT KNOX, Ky. — Before arriving at Advanced Camp, Cadets Megan Thurman, James Madison University, and Alison Mammola, University of Tampa, assigned to 4th Regiment, built the foundations of leadership in very similar atmospheres— on gymnastics mats, lacrosse fields and Basic Camp. Those experiences helped transform them into more confident leaders and teammates as they prepare for the challenges of Cadet Summer Training. Thurman spent 11 years as a gymnast where she learned the importance of commitment, orientation, accountability and confidence. She often observed her coaches’ leadership styles and how they offered critiques to help athletes improve. “It was really hard [...]

