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For the Family
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 [...]
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“They’ve helped me learn how to help people”
FORT KNOX, Ky. – The altruistic and selfless values that are inherent to many Cadets trace back to their upbringings, many of whom came to Cadet Summer Training (CST) from families of service. “I’ve always looked up to my dad growing up,” said Cadet Vincent [...]
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God’s Calling
FORT KNOX, Ky – Everyone has a purpose. For Cadet Christopher King, assigned to 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, from New Mexico Military Institute, becoming a Chaplain for the United States Army has been his calling for a while. Even though King grew up Jewish, [...]
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A Blast from the Past
FORT KNOX, Ky — Cadets make connections all around the globe, but unknowingly running into an old comrade at Cadet Summer Training (CST) after four years of little-to-no contact is likely something that not all Cadets will get to experience during their service. However, [...]
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From Passport to Purpose
FORT KNOX, Ky — Soldiers can come from all over the world, and in the case of Chidera Uzoma, a Cadet assigned to 1st Regiment, Bravo Company, who moved to the United States from Nigeria, that statement remains true. Uzoma’s initial reason for joining [...]
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Over The Edge
FORT KNOX, Ky– From 64 feet up in the air, the Cadets learned to trust themselves and their equipment on the Rappel Tower on June 14th, 2026. After going through the Confidence Course, the Cadets of 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, spent their morning training [...]
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Day by Day
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 [...]
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The Impact of Mentorship
Fort Knox, Ky. – As the soft morning sun transitions into a beaming burst of light, Cadets from 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp travel from their previous challenge, the 6-mile Battle, March and Shoot (BMS), to the Hand Grenade Assault Course (HGAC). The Hand Grenade [...]
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Pursuit of Purpose
Fort Knox, KY. – Clicks sound through the mid-morning ambience as Cadets test their weapon systems to ensure everything works properly. At the Weapons Draw, Cadets assigned to 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp receive the M4 Carbines that they’ll use for their time at Cadet [...]
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Leaders of the Future
FORT KNOX, Ky. — As Cadets from the 1st Regiment, Advanced Camp, climbed Fort Knox’s infamous three hills during the Battle March and Shoot (BMS) on June 13, 2026, each step tested more than their physical endurance. The grueling event challenged the mental toughness and [...]

