FORT KNOX, Kentucky –  Cadet Madalena Roberts, 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, from University of Pittsburgh has a 20 year plan. Cadet Summer Training is just one of the many stepping stones to achieving her goals.  The U.S. Army was not originally in the plan for Roberts, yet a comment from her dad changed the trajectory of her life. “I’ll never forget this,” Roberts said. “We were in the car on the way back from a college tour and he looked at me and he said, ‘You know, it would be really cool if you were a helicopter pilot.’”  The next week, [...]

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FORT KNOX, KY.- After successfully completing the group and zero exercise, Cadets from 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, move on to the George Blair Weapon Range for their marksmanship practice qualification. Cadets apply the techniques of taking their time and controlling their breathing when taking aim, understanding that patience is a virtue when aiming with an M4 carbine.   Marksmanship practice qualification is an important part of Cadet Summer Training. It prepares Cadets for the actual qualification, enhancing the overall effectiveness and safety of their training. A practice round is highly beneficial, as passing the marksmanship qualification is essential for completing Cadet [...]

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Fort Knox, Ky- Cadets from 2nd Regiment Advanced Camp test their accuracy with their M4 Carbines during group and zero procedures at Canby Range June 12, 2024. Cadets are tasked with firing five successive rounds down range. Once all Cadets have finished firing, they walk onto the range and examine their targets to have them graded by Cadre. Cadets come to Cadet Summer Training with varying levels of experience. For some, this is the first time they have fired an M4 Carbine in their life. For others, this exercise is familiar. Cadet Cameo Mabry, South Carolina University, is someone whose experience [...]