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Army ROTC game ball run is mission accomplished and ‘humbling’

Mission accomplished with military precision. Army ROTC cadets running through uptown Marshalltown. Iowa State’s Army ROTC cadets running through uptown Marshalltown. Iowa State University’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets met their counterparts from the University of Iowa in Tama, Iowa, on Friday (Sept. 13). The Iowa cadets handed over the game ball to the … Continue reading Army ROTC game ball run is mission accomplished and ‘humbling’

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ROTC cadets excel at Leadership Development and Assessment Course

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

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SPECIAL MISSION: Battle For Des Moines

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)

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Operation Cyclone Strong 2013

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

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Cadets selected for mission abroad

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

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Basic Airborne Course

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

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CULP: Republic of Kosovo

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