By ANDREW POTTER – Staff Writer , Times-Republican The game that captures the attention of the whole state is finally here. The game ball for the Cy-Hawk game was in trusted hands Friday – it was with the military. Cadets with the University of Iowa and Iowa State University Army ROTC took part in their … Continue reading Cy-Hawk game ball gets military escort
RVTV has finally made its way into Ames and they celebrated with some tailgating. The Iowa State ROTC arrived with the game ball in time for a burger. The RVTV crew spent the day tailgating and talking with fans getting ready to cheer for Cyclones and Hawkeyes at Saturday’s game. By 10 p.m. the parking … Continue reading RVTV FUN: Getting Ready For The Big Game
By Michelle Schoening The Cyclone Battalion achieved high honors at this summer’s Leadership Development and Assessment Course in Fort Lewis, Wash. Twenty-seven cadets from Iowa State, Grandview, Buena Vista and Drake, which make up the Cyclone Battalion, took part in this summer’s LDAC. During the 29 day course, cadets were assessed on their leadership ability, … Continue reading ROTC cadets excel at Leadership Development and Assessment Course
While some of us were running to escape the recent heat wave, Drake University ROTC cadets were out running in it. The cadets had an important mission. They were delivering the game ball for Thursday’s “Battle for Des Moines” game between Drake And Grand View. Photojournalist Mike Borland shows us more…(Go To Video)
Incoming Freshman receive their training gear, conduct the APFT, classes, practice leadership development at the FLRC Course, conduct a battalion run, and have time to meet each other at the picnic from 22AUG13 to 24AUG13 VIC Armory and Camp Dodge to prepare the incoming freshman on the basic expectations of Cyclone Battalion and provide a … Continue reading Operation Cyclone Strong 2013
Area residents were among students from Iowa State University selected to attend the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s Cultural Understanding and Language Program. Each year the program sends teams of Army ROTC cadets on summer cultural missions. After a week of preparation at Fort Knox, Ky., the cadets spend three weeks in another country doing everything … Continue reading Cadets selected for mission abroad
Conduct required training at Ft. Benning, GA 26JUL13-17AUG13, to earn the Basic Parachutist Badge. Conduct Ground week, Tower week and Jump week training to earn the Basic Parachutist Badge. Key Tasks: Ground week: Mock door trainer, Individual exit training. Tower week: Mass exit mock door trainer, mass exit 35’ tower, 250’ tower simulated drop. Jump week: 5 Jumps successfully … Continue reading Basic Airborne Course
Cyclone BN sends five cadets to the Republic of Kosovo to Purpose: promote cross-cultural relationships and security cooperation. Key Tasks: Teach and Advise Kosovo Security Force personnel proficiency in the English language. Provide humanitarian aid and construction to the Kosovar community. Strengthen military and political counterparts. Experience pre and post deployment SRP End state: Cyclone BN cadets successfully … Continue reading CULP: Republic of Kosovo
Cadet Wood was sent to the Republic of Korea(ROK) on 13JULY13 to shadow an active Armor 1st Lieutenant In order to learn about the duties and responsibilities of a Platoon Leader to experience the leadership role and responsibilities of a Platoon Leader; as well as, gain insight on the Army Table of Organization and equipment … Continue reading CTLT – Dongducheon, Korea: Camp Casey/Hovey
U.S. Cadets teach members of the Kosovo Security Forces English to help the Kosovo Security Forces better communicate with the international community. Key Tasks: Explain the concept of slang and basic conversational English. Learn about the recent past of Kosovo to understand the Kosovo Security Forces strive to attain international recognition as a legitimate Army. Teach KSF members … Continue reading CULP Trip: Kosovo