The Adventure Starts with them!

 The Cadets of our Troop Handler Academy (THA) are simply impressive. At ages ranging from 13-18, you would think these guys were a tad bit older by the way they carry themselves. Part of their profound sense of military bearing, comes from their time here at the National Cadet Training Center. They've been through Basic Cadet Training, they've earned the right to be called Cadets. They've dedicated a weekend out of each nonth in order to attend drill as if they were soldiers in our Nation's Army National Guard.


Well I have news for you. These guys aren't soldiers, they're Cadets and proud of it. "These guys are sharp" says SSG Peckham, "They have more Military bearing than some of my former Soldiers." A pretty huge compliment coming from their instructor, who happens to be a former Drill Sergeant of the U.S Army.

If these young, mentally tough, Cadets decide to join the Army, then they'll definitely be ahead of the pack, with the outstanding training they get from our experienced NCOs SSG George Peckham, and SSG Ramon Torres.
These two Soldiers, have given these Cadets all the necessary tools they'll need to be successful Troop Handlers. Each day they're learning about respect, leadership, and instilling confidence in others. In four days (24 June) they'll be tasked to transform new Recruits into Cadets!

                                                                            

Do you think they're up to the challenge? Keep in-step with our blog to find out!

Willie Curry
 2LT, FA, USAC
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