{"id":197827,"date":"2024-06-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=197827"},"modified":"2024-06-14T01:10:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T01:10:11","slug":"fort-cavazos-jrotc-cadet-challenge-incites-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=197827","title":{"rendered":"Fort Cavazos JROTC Cadet Challenge incites change"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KILLEEN, Texas\u00a0\u2014<\/strong>Students from more than five different high schools participated in the Junior Reserves Officers\u2019 Training Corps, or JROTC, Cadet Challenge June 3-7 where they learned from III Armored Corps Soldiers.<\/p>\n

The cadets were able to see some of the different jobs a person can do as a Soldier, including working with military dogs as they watched a working-dog demonstration. Other activities included land navigation, conquering a ropes course and water-survival training.<\/p>\n

First Sgt. Robert Lutz site lead for the JROTC cadet challenge, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, said the event was the perfect opportunity for those who may be interested in joining the military to have a taste of what it can be like as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are a lot of young men and women who are trying to figure out if the military is something they want to do,\u201d he said. \u201cGetting to talk with young Soldiers and even some senior leadership about what a day in the life of a Soldier really is helps them to understand in a small amount \u2026 what it\u2019s like to be a Soldier. One of the other things is \u2026 the students are grouped together with different classmates, and they\u2019re getting to meet a lot of different people, really network and build relationships that will hopefully sustain them in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cadets Yamil LeBron, Ellison High School; Jeremy Williams, Waco High School; and Gabrielle Batts, Shoemaker High School, expressed their enjoyment of the camp during a break from the high ropes.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve enjoyed being around and meeting new people, making connections and developing more friendships,\u201d LeBron said.<\/p>\n

Batts agreed, adding the memories being made during the week could connect them in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis experience \u2014 all of us going through the same thing \u2014 we can connect, and we have things to talk about,\u201d she said. \u201cEven if we see each other later in life, if most of us decide to join the Army, we\u2019ll be like, \u2018Remember JROTC 2024?\u2019 It\u2019s something that we\u2019ll really hold onto in our memories.\u201d<\/p>\n

Williams said the camp has taught him leadership skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople say that they can\u2019t do things, but nothing is ever impossible if you put your mind to it,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve all worked together as a team, which is really great. We all get to meet new people. We all get to do new things. It\u2019s a good experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

LeBron said the camp has taught him many things including tying knots, problem solving and listening skills. Batts said she learned the importance of a healthy nutritious diet in keeping the body ready for physically straining tasks. Williams said he has learned anything is possible with teamwork and good communication.<\/p>\n

\u201cI recommend this camp so much,\u201d Williams said. \u201cIt\u2019s a really great experience. We get to meet great people and make connections.\u201d<\/p>\n

Batts agreed, saying even if someone doesn\u2019t plan on joining the military JROTC is a great way to build one\u2019s character and leadership skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough we are going through some things here that may seem hard \u2014 like what it says on our camp t-shirts, \u2018What doesn\u2019t challenge you doesn\u2019t change you,\u2019\u201d she said. \u201cWhatever challenges you will change you.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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