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"Today, you step forward into a different world," President Obama said, before implicitly giving his own policies credit for changing perceptions of American leadership and his nation's position in the world.

Insitu has teamed with BOSH Global Services to train U.S. Air Force Academy cadets on the disciplines critical to planning and executing missions using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), specifically Insitu's ScanEagle, from within the Air Forces' Air Operations Center (AOC). The training is designed to familiarize academy cadets with UAS and to give them first-hand knowledge of how these systems can be integrated into Air Force Operations to support warfighters worldwide. "ScanEagle was chosen because it is a superior system that is extremely intuitive, giving cadets a hands-on learning experience almost from day one," said U.S. Air Force Academy Lt....

NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) -- Britain's Prince Harry says the bonds between British and American military veterans are strong but can be even stronger. Harry spoke Friday on the flight deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City during a reception for U.S. and British veterans and their families. The third in line to the British throne said his country can learn from American advances in veterans' care and rehabilitation.....

Military officials are prohibiting cadets in a high school training program from providing a color guard for an upcoming tea party protest rally in Indiana. The decision from the Marine Corps JROTC headquarters in Washington to the Portage High School group came Wednesday, just before the district's school board was to have a special meeting to discuss objections to the students' participation. The tea party event appeared to be a political rally and the military must remain unbiased, said 2nd Lt. Brian Villiard, a spokesman from the JROTC headquarters. "We want to avoid the appearance of the military leaning towards...

Before the speech, Col. James Seidule, a history professor at West Point, talked about the history of presidential visits to the military academy. Then he issued two stiff pieces of advice to the 4,400 cadets. The first was to avoid distracting Obama from the "serious business of addressing the American people." The second tip was on applause. Never clap to show support for policy decisions, Seidule said. Only clap when Obama enters the room, finishes his speech and when he mentions the hard work and valor of the military. "We are the executors, not the advocates, of national policy," he...

7/20/2009 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) -- England's Air Training Corps sent numerous cadets to Ramstein Air Base in July in hopes to guide their cadets "to foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship." As one of the goals for cadets according to the Air Cadet Organization's Web site, cultivating this spirit involves summer camps held throughout England, but sometimes cadets have the chance to travel to other countries. British cadets learned how the U.S. Air Force operates with a tour of a C-130 Hercules as well as participated in hands-on activities pertaining...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—The number of cadets with confirmed cases of the swine flu at the Air Force Academy has increased to 67. The academy said Monday that a total of 121 incoming freshmen with flu-like symptoms are being kept in dorms, away from other cadets.

West Point - President George W. Bush made his third visit to West Point Tuesday to speak with Cadets about the state of the military and how the world has changed during his eight years in office. President Bush thanked the Cadets for their service to the country. “You came to this academy in a time of war, knowing all the risks that come with military service,” said the President, who was the commencement speaker in 2002 and 2006. “I want to thank you for making the noble and selfless decision to serve our country.” President Bush met later in...

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2008 – Nick Jackson wakes up earlier and has longer days than most freshmen at the University of Cincinnati, and once a week his clothes are selected for him. But unlike most students here, Jackson, one in about 30 cadets enrolled in the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps, will graduate school without debt and with a job awaiting him. “I decided to take the scholarship for financial reasons, but then once I got in here and I met everybody and I’m friends with everybody, it’s turning into something else,” said Jackson, dressed in Army camouflage as...

KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 4, 2007 – Four Afghan National Army cadets have finished a two-week internship program with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here. Charley X. Qian, Afghan National Army program manager, goes over training material with Cadets Taher and Mahammad. The cadets were participating in a two-week internship program with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Photo by Master Sgt. Mark W. Rodgers, USA  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The cadets are third-year students at the National Military Academy Afghanistan here. The academy, with more than 700 cadets, is modelled after the U.S. Military Academy at...

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2007 – The nation’s leaders gathered today to recognize a group of young people taking the first step toward leading America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates commissioned 55 ROTC cadets and midshipmen today at the White House in a ceremony attended by President Bush and other political and military leaders. The new officers represent all 50 states, four territories and the District of Columbia. This is the first time a joint ROTC commissioning ceremony has been held, and the first time a defense secretary has administered the oath of commissioning. Previously,...

WEST POINT, N.Y., April 26, 2007 – It seemed very much like the passing of the torch as Marine Gen. Peter Pace spoke to the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2007 here yesterday. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace speaks to cadets of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2007 in West Point, N.Y., April 25, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Pace probably will be the last chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with combat experience from Vietnam. He spoke to cadets...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2007 – For New Orleans native Myeisha Goldston, it’s all about the attitude – and she used to have a “b-a-a-a-a-d” one, she confessed. New Jersey National Guard Youth ChalleNGe cadets Nadia Gant, right, and Zenia Arroliga sign the guest book in the Pentagon memorial chapel during a tour, Feb. 26, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by Fred W. Baker III  '(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Now, though, her attitude and her life have taken a 180-degree turn. Goldston recently graduated from the first phase of the New Orleans’ National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program and was...

SAN ANTONIO (AFNEWS) -- U.S. Air Force Academy officials are investigating an incident of cheating involving more than 19 freshman cadets. "We have an honor code here at the Academy," said Capt. Capt. Kim Melchor, the deputy director of public affairs during a telephone interview Feb. 8. "From the first day they arrive, we teach the cadets to be trustworthy and to understand that integrity is integral to every Air Force officer. Simply put, we don't tolerate cheating." Nineteen cadets have already admitted to Academy officials that they were involved somehow. "In light of this horrible situation, our cadets came...

Zakho Academy cadets practice for their upcoming graduation in January 2007. The academy recently upgraded its infrastructure to accommodate an additional 450 students. Department of Defense photo. ZAKHO -- It is one of three top-flight military training schools in Iraq, but geographically it is far above the rest. The Iraqi Military Academy at Zakho is located in a city just a few kilometers from the Iraqi-Turkish border. And while Coalition money and dedication have transformed this northern institution into a tool for molding the blossoming Iraqi Army into a credible and capable fighting force, it is the selflessness and dedication...

KABUL, Afghanistan, June 12, 2006 – The commander of Combined Forces Command Afghanistan spoke to the cadets of the National Military Academy of Afghanistan here today about leadership, vision and character development. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry, Combined Forces Command Afghanistan commander, looks over cadets of the National Military Academy of Afghanistan after talking with them June 12. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Summers, USAF  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry told the first two cadet classes of the academy what a great honor it was to be standing in front of...

6/7/2006 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Summertime for university students is normally the chance to relax and unwind after surviving grueling semesters of cramming for exams and researching term papers. Some students spend this time at home with their family; some travel to tropical vacations spots. Some students go to a war zone. Nineteen U.S. Air Force Academy juniors and seniors embarked on a summer intern program of sorts on June 5, when they arrived in Southwest Asia to begin a nearly four-week, hands-on orientation with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing at an air base supporting operations Iraqi Freedom and...

Two weeks ago, I pointed out that we live in something close to the best of times, with record worldwide economic growth and at a low point in armed conflict in the world. Yet Americans are in a sour mood, a mood that may be explained by the lack of a sense of history. The military struggle in Iraq (nearly 2,500 military deaths) is spoken of in as dire terms as Vietnam (58,219), Korea (54,246) or World War II (405,399). We bemoan the cruel injustice of $3 a gallon for gas in a country where three-quarters of people classified as...

  For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryMay 27, 2006 President's Radio Address       Audio      THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This Memorial Day weekend, Americans pay tribute to those who have given their lives in service to our Nation. America is free because generations of young Americans have been willing to sacrifice to defend the country they love, so their fellow citizens could live in liberty. This weekend, I am visiting some of the brave men and women who will soon take their own place in the defense of our freedom -- the 2006 graduating class at West Point. This...

AL ASAD, Iraq (May 16, 2006) -- One hundred and sixty-seven years ago, an educational institution was founded in the rolling hills of Virginia. Through the years, many brave Americans have walked its halls, taking the first steps of journeys marked by personal sacrifices of which some even offered their lives in defense of their fellow citizens and country. The Virginia Military Institute's mission is to produce educated, honorable men and women prepared for the varied work of civil life, imbued with love of learning, confident in the functions and attitudes of leadership, possessing a high sense of public service,...

The Alabama State Legislature approved a bill for MMI to be merged into the Alabama post-secondary education system. The MMI Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept this offer on Tuesday, March 7, effective June 1, 2006. The immediate effect of this merger will be the added financial support of the state along with 375 additional college scholarships (state cadetships). The Preparatory school will be financially supported by the state for up to 3 years. During this 3 year period, which begins on June 1, 2006, MMI will not be permitted to enroll any new preparatory students.

The 73 graduates completed 52-weeks of intensive military training in order to become the Iraqi army’s newest officers. AL RUSTAMIYAH, Iraq, Feb. 15, 2006 — The first class of cadets for the new Iraqi army graduated from the Iraqi Military Academy Al Rustamiyah under the year-long Sandhurst-modeled curriculum Jan. 19. The 73 graduates completed 52-weeks of intensive military training in order to become the Iraqi army’s newest officers. The training included 2,490 hours of lesson time and 14 field training exercises. The cadets’ training focused on basic soldier skills, small unit tactics, communications, decision making and developing leadership skills suitable...

When a rock hits the calm surface of a pond, ripples form at the point of impact and travel outward in expanding circles. The story begins with a young man and his dream - a dream of overcoming his health problems and flying for the Air Force. The boy, Ryan Penne, 14, of Chico, Calif., stepped into dreamland last year at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., when he and his family were guests of Col. Darryl W. Burke - then the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's vice commander - for a comprehensive base tour as part of the Make-A-Wish program. Ryan suffers...

FORT LEWIS, Wash. (TRADOC News Service, Aug. 4. 2005) – The population of Fort Lewis grew by more than 8,000 people this summer as Army ROTC cadets, Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, and ROTC college staff members are participating in Operation Warrior Forge, also referred to as the Leader Development and Assessment Course. Every year, Warrior Forge helps the U.S. Army Cadet Command provide more than two-thirds of the Army’s new officers, invigorates the local economy – both on post and off – and provides added training for active-duty Army and Reserve units. More than 4,500 cadets from all...

Bush becomes member of Singing Cadets By MELISSA SULLIVAN Eagle Staff Writer Eagle photo/Patric Schneider Bush was named an honorary Singing Cadet and received an official sweater at Saturday’s concert. Eagle photo/Patric Schneider Former President George H.W. Bush sings God Bless the USA with the Singing Cadets. It is no secret that former President George H.W. Bush loves Texas A&M University and all the traditions that define it. So when the Texas A&M Singing Cadets suggested that he become an honorary member of the group, he readily accepted. During a performance Saturday night at Rudder Auditorium, members of the student...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (CNN) -- Most members of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets say they support the war in Iraq and are likely to vote for George Bush in the upcoming presidential election.

Story Number: NNS040326-08 Release Date: 3/26/2004 11:20:00 AM By Journalist 3rd Class Devin Wright, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- Almost 130 Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets took part in an annual four-day spring camp beginning March 19. The spring camp consists of a day of boot camp-style instruction on military protocol, and a basic seamanship course that includes sailing and kayaking. There is also a physical readiness portion in which cadets hike Diamond Head and complete second class swimming qualifications. Cadets also receive an historical overview of the Navy here in Hawaii,...

Second Thoughts By: William W. Lawrence The West Point Cadet Catholic Chapel Choir performed at St. Kevin Church in Springfield at the masses on Feb. 7 and 8. They were put up by host families and sang during the 4 p.m. mass on Saturday and for the 9:30 and 11 a.m. masses on Sunday. I attended the 9:30 a.m. mass. It was a beautiful service. I was so proud of our 35 young men and women who, wearing full uniform, visited the Springfield church. Among the singers was friendly fourth-year Cadet Bryan Dougherty, a St. Kevin's parishioner and former altar...

Air Force Cadets on Edge After Scandal By ROBERT WELLER Associated Press Writer Jan 2, 4:36 PM AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) -- A year after the rape scandal at the Air Force Academy broke, some cadets say the atmosphere is so poisonous that they are afraid a simple request for a date or a sip of alcohol could end their careers. And some cadets warn that the once-punishing training regimen has been relaxed so much that the Air Force's effectiveness could suffer. Yet, some freshmen say they are pleased they no longer are treated "like dirt." In recent interviews...

Word of The Week Duty - 10/19/2003 Definition of the word of the week (DUTY): Moral obligation and the compulsion felt to meet such obligation. In a letter to his son, Robert E. Lee wrote, “Duty is the most sublime word in the English language. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less.” I am proud to report that we have several cadets who have done their duty serving their country in Iraq and will return to the Cadet Corps next quarter. They fulfilled their obligation to our great nation and while serving with distinction. They...