"One Day and a Wake Up!"

Graduation for BCT-2 and CBLC is just hours away!   It's just shy of midnight on Thursday night and Forest Hill Station is still abuzz.   The troops are in their racks; however, the stalwart Cadets of the Military Police Platoon are wide awake, standing their duties at our "CQ" (Charge of Quarters) desk.




Earlier today, the recruits of BCT-2 took one more step towards becoming "Cadets" in America's oldest Cadet Corps.  The challenge was it was a 60' step!   They all went off the rappel tower at the Winchester Fire Department overcoming their fears.

Of note, Ms. Amanda Stevenson, of Channel 36, was a "Recruit for the Day" and ran the rappel tower with the recruits.  The story should run early next week and it will be posted on this blog.

This evening I had the opportunity to meet with the dedicated professionals of "The Ranger Group."   These men all served as Airborne Rangers and each served on the Army's Parachute Team, The Golden Knights. 

Let me just say that they have a BIG surprise for everyone who will be joining us for Retreat and Parents Night, tomorrow beginning at 6 pm.   Please be sure to wear comfortable clothes.   The gate will open at 5:45.

As we settle into another late night, I'm very proud of the young men and women of "our beloved corps."   

Hooah!


J. M. LAND, SR.     "Cobra 8"
COL, GS, USAC
Chief of Staff
U.S. Army Cadet Corps