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News Story of JROTC Cadet Abuse is Reminder for CAP

Posted on July 13, 2022 at 10:24 AM by Curt LaFond

If you ever wondered why CAP is so adamant about two-deep rules, this story from the NY Times is your...

Posted on November 9, 2020 at 9:03 AM by Curt LaFond

Veterans’ Day honors service members, but spouses and families deserve gratitude, too, for they bear their own wicked burdens that "moan...

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Posted on June 11, 2020 at 12:42 PM by Curt LaFond

We’re seeing a troubling spike in cadets’ social media behaviors so we’re asking everyone in the cadet community...

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Posted on July 29, 2019 at 9:26 AM by Curt LaFond

Volunteerism is an expression of political freedom that exists only in a democratic society. That fact came home to...

Categories: Character, Leadership, New Ideas, Professional Development

Posted on December 19, 2018 at 9:51 AM by Joanna Lee

Cadet Character Development Program Changes Announced by Ch, Lt Col Tim Miner On Monday, 10 December, the Chief...

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Posted on March 19, 2018 at 12:00 AM by Wendy Hamilton

There are openings in several National Cadet Special Activities. Check out this list and go to the NCSAs homepage to view...

Categories: Aerospace, Character, E-News, Leadership, News, Newsletters

Posted on February 27, 2018 at 3:15 PM by Curt LaFond

To the Cadets (ABC, after Pinsky) America's beaming cadets: Don't equivocate, forsaking grace, honor, integrity. Just know...

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Posted on February 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM by Wendy Hamilton

Only 107 days until the 1st summer National Cadet Special Activity begins! You may have noticed that...

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Posted on May 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM by Joanna Lee

Cadet Encampment Assistance Program applications opened 1 March for the spring/summer encampment season. Over 1,200 cadets have been processed for...

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Posted on July 13, 2016 at 12:00 AM by Joanna Lee

1st Place- C/CMSgt Seung Won Lee, PCR-CA-096 2nd Place- C/TSgt Paige Jones, MER-MD-013 3rd Place- C/MSgt James...

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