Cadets from 9th Regiment, Advanced Camp attend their graduation ceremony at Fort Knox, Ky., Aug. 13, 2023. Graduation offers families and friends a chance to celebrate Cadets’ accomplishments at Cadet Summer Training. | Photo by Abigail Chipps, West Chester University, CST Public Affairs Office Download Program 9AC Photo Gallery 9AC Articles Graduation Video Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Conner Browne, University of Texas at Austin First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Matthew Chang, Texas A&M University USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Piotr Punt, San Diego State University Armed Forces Bank Performance AwardCadet Tuyen Nguyen, University of Texas at El Paso ARNG […]

Cadets from 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp, pose for a photo during a situational training exercise at Fort Knox, Ky., August 2nd, 2023. STX helps Cadets build confidence in the field and in their standard operating procedures. | Photo by Danielle Smith, Ohio University, CST Public Affairs Office Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Mark Suggs, Duke University First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Madison Cesnick, West Virginia University USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Justin Kearney, Fayetteville State University Armed Forces Bank AwardCadet Michael Zirpola, Troy University ARNG Minuteman AwardCadet Matthew Brunton, Purdue University Reserve Organization of America AwardCadet Grace Kirtley, Vanderbilt University […]

Cadets from 8th Regiment, Advanced Camp attend their graduation ceremony at Fort Knox, Ky., August 8, 2023. Graduation marks the end of Cadet Summer Training for 8th Regiment, pushing them one step closer to becoming Army officers. | Photo by Nathan Abbott, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office. Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Andrew Gotshall, University of Portland First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Andrew Gotshall, University of Portland USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Andrew Calvert, University of New Hampshire Armed Forces Bank Performance AwardCadet Tomas Romero, University of Arizona ARNG Minuteman AwardCadet William Velazquez-Morales, University of South Florida Reserve […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from 3rd Regiment, Basic Camp completed the high ropes course at the Forest Hills Climbing Complex on Fort Knox, Ky., August 1, 2023. The high ropes course consists of the Rudder’s Rope Course, two Alpine towers and a rock wall. Each course is designed to help Cadets overcome their fears in a fun and challenging way.  “First, we did the Rudder’s Rope Course which involves a lot of climbing, crawling across ropes and then a little zipline at the end,” said Cadet Jason Dzik, University of Delaware. “Then, we went to these Alpine towers, which is […]

FORT KNOX Ky. – Cadets from 2nd Regiment, Basic Camp, participated in the Military Blood Drive at Fort Knox, Ky., August 3, 2023. The Military Blood Drive allows Cadets to have their blood drawn which is tested and collected to be given to service members, Department of Defense employees and civilian families in need. Cadet Melissa Esswein from the University of Michigan shares her thoughts pertaining to the blood drive. “I think the blood drive is important because it’s a great way to give back to the community,” Esswein said. “In a military setting, accidents happen, people get injured, and it’s […]

Cadets from 7th Regiment, Advanced Camp attend their graduation ceremony at Fort Knox, Ky., August 3, 2023. Graduation marks the end of Cadet Summer Training for 7th Regiment, pushing them one step closer to becoming Army officers. | Photo by Nathan Abbott, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs Office. Special Awards Recipients AUSA Leadership Excellence AwardCadet Matthew K. Matula, Norwich University First Command Financial Services AwardCadet Christian T. Wood, Eastern Illinois University USAA Warrior Spirit AwardCadet Owen C. Farquer, Illinois University Armed Forces Bank Performance AwardCadet Ryan J. Morehouse, University of Tennessee at Knoxville ARNG Minuteman AwardCadet Chaim I. Zuniga, Brigham […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadet Anna Johnson from Michigan State University, Advanced Camp, 8th Regiment, recovers after the Field Training Exercise, at Densberger, Fort Knox, Ky., August 2, 2023. While cleaning her M-4 Carbine Rifle, Johnson described the pressure she felt while working together with her entire platoon to complete tactical missions in the field. “When you’re under stress or under pressure, you start to see a different side of people and how they develop as leaders,” Johnson explained. “At the baseline, everyone has to know these tactics and the basics of being a Soldier, so working as a whole not […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – During Cadet Summer Training, Cadets from Advanced Camp, 7th Regiment, donate blood at the Armed Services Blood Program’s blood drive at Smith Gym, Fort Knox, Ky., July 31, 2023.   Throughout CST, the Armed Services Blood Program hosts multiple blood drives, giving Cadets the opportunity to potentially save lives through their blood donations. Sgt. Andrew Smith III from Fort Moore, Ga., explained why the blood drive is an important activity for Cadets to participate in. “These Cadets are going to be our future leaders, so we want to get it in their mind that once they become […]

FORT KNOX Ky. – Cadets from the 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp, completed their Warrior Skills training at Fort Knox, Ky., July 30, 2023. The Warrior Skills training is an event that teaches and improves Cadets’ tactical skills for the field. Cadets learn about the fundamentals of munitions and practice what they have learned in a hands-on environment. Cadet Elena Oliver from Pacific Lutheran University shares her thoughts on the Warrior Skills training. “I think I did pretty well, and it was nice to refresh our skills in the field,” Oliver said. “It was good to interact with everything, and see how […]

FORT KNOX, Ky. – Cadets from 10th Regiment, Advanced Camp, engage in various tactical training exercises during warrior skills at Fort Knox, Ky., July 29, 2023. Warrior skills teach the Cadets foundational knowledge about grenades, handling an M240 machine gun, and proper field movements that are continuously built upon throughout Cadet Summer Training.   Cadet Eden Hyatt, University of Connecticut, participated in warrior skills and she acknowledges the importance of this training. “We’re essentially trying to prep for two things; both tactical awareness and leadership,” said Hyatt. “Warrior skills ensure that we are prepped so that we can teach and lead […]