US Army Cadet Command

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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FORT KNOX, Ky. — For Cadet Lydia Biruk, stepping into the unknown has become a way of life. As a first-generation American, the senior biology major at Tuskegee University has spent most of her life navigating without a roadmap. Whether helping her family bridge language barriers, adjusting to college life, balancing Army ROTC with a demanding academic schedule, or preparing for her future in medicine, Biruk has learned to move forward even when the path ahead is uncertain. “Being first gen, it’s honestly very hard because you’re navigating uncharted territory,” Biurk said. That willingness to push beyond her comfort zone has [...]

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Cadets have been preparing for advanced camp for several years, but now it is time to show their true leadership. Some lead by strategy and logic, some lead with compassion and vulnerability and some lead by the example that was set by their loved ones.  Cadet Taylor Peterson, Ohio State University, has always been interested in her family’s tradition of service. Her dad, retired Maj. Terence Peterson, served for 20 years, but passed away last year from a service-related heart attack after going into cardiac arrest three times.  “It gives me peace of mind that he didn’t [...]

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