18 June 2008
BIG SANDY, Texas – this morning cadets woke up bright and early for some refreshing PT. They did the usual stretches, pushups, sit ups, flutter kicks and a jog to wrap it all up. And right after that they headed over to the chow hall to have some breakfast. Breakfast consisted of cereal, muffins, fruit and juice to drink.

Directly after breakfast the 52nd squadron loaded on the busses to head over to the firing range. It was about a 30 minute drive there and back. At the firing range the cadets were shown how to lie in the prone position as they fired their fire arms at targets 50 feet away. The cadets can earn a badge to wear on their uniform if they get a high enough score.

As the 52nd  squadron was at the firing range, the 50^th squadron went to the ropes course. As the first thing they had to do was. They blind folded the flight and the flight staff had to lead them to the course without talking to them at all. After they got to the course each flight had a different obstacle they had to complete. These obstacles taught the cadets how to work as a team.

Lunch is the happiest time of the day for the cadets this is time where they can sit and relax and enjoy their meal.

Through the day the cadets had several classes to go to. Such as: Air Force History Part 2, Air Force Flying Unit, USAF Distinctive Capabilities and NAV Course Introduction. And after the classes comes the fun, they are having a volleyball Tournament, basics vs. Staff.  After their game the cadets will head to personal time to do what they need to do for their next big day.

Evening Format:

Honor Flight - Delta
Warrior Flight - Charlie

Article and photos submitted by The Encampment PAO Staff