In Their Words

Spring FTX

Being a part of the Army Spring FTX is one of the most miserable experiences, but at the same time the most rewarding. We started the weekend on Thursday, with a night ruck of over 12 miles. By the time we got settled in our ORP, it was 0230 and we had to wake up the next morning at 0530. Friday and Saturday we had eight lanes in total. Each lane consists of receiving, planning, and executing a mission ranging from raids, to ambushes, to defending our area. The MSIII are graded on their leadership and tactics while the MSIs and MSIIs are there more for gaining experience. Sunday, the MSIIIs went to the range to practice shooting while the MSIs and MSIIs had land navigation on the mountains. One of our points was at the top of a mountain and a few feet away from the point was a... Read more →

Easter Weekend

This past weekend there was much chaos as the Juniors finally were given their Junior rings. After the Junior Ring march down, I carpooled with a rook cousin to my sister’s apartment. She just moved in, so our family - just my sisters, parents, and I - spent the Easter weekend with her to make any final adjustments to the new place. The Catholic mass we went to was bilingual, but in reality it was 75% Spanish which kept things interesting. It was great to see my family, but they weren’t able to bring our rabbits to visit which was a little sad. Read more →

Cavalry Troop earns their sabers

Last Monday, our Cavalry Troop training class earned our Sabers, symbolizing the end of our training. It was great having the support of our rook brother, sisters, and cousins at our ceremony. We also were told our roles in the troop for next year although, I will not have a job in the troop since I will be the 5th Company runner. It has been a long eight or so months of learning horse anatomy, cavalry history, equestrian vocabulary, how to tack, and of course how to actually ride a horse. I’m proud of our training class and am excited to officially be a part of the troop. Read more →