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Cycle 28 Cadets

Cycle 58: On the Ground

February 4, 2022/General

On the Ground

On a cold, snowy January weekend, Thunderbird Challenge Program welcomed the Candidates for Cycle 58.  These young men and women were greeted by numerous TCP Staff, as well as members of the Oklahoma National Guard. Once the papers were signed, and goodbyes were said, the candidates were escorted to the gym to begin their 2 week acclimation period.

Cadets standing in Parade Rest in the DFAC.

After the haircuts were given, shakedowns completed, and uniforms handed out, the candidates started Day One with a home cooked meal, prepared by the “Most Famous Guy on Campus”, Chef Mark and his highly skilled culinary team.  They were lined up outside the Dining Facility (DFAC) and were taught the correct way to march in formation, learn right face and left face on command, stand at parade rest, and how to properly address authority as well as their fellow candidates.  During these 2 weeks, the candidates will become acclimated to the military way of life.

Cadets learning the correct form for pushups.

During the acclimation period, the candidates will also begin their Physical Fitness test.  They will be tested on their 1-mile run, pushups and sit ups. During this phase they will also begin their Circuit Training, this is where they sprint to different stations to perform exercise activities that include, squats, lunges, mountain climbers, etc.  It is during this time that the candidates will create bonds that will not only get them through the duration of the program, but that will carry on far past their graduation.

Cadets getting their boots shined for Candidate to Cadet Ceremony

Once the acclimation period is complete, Thunderbird Challenge Program will hold a small ceremony on post to graduate the candidates to Cadets.

February 4, 2022/General

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Some of our 1st Platoon got to spend some time helping out a local church. The building needed a new coat of paint, and our ladies stepped up to help! I'm not sure which had more paint on it by the end of the day, the church building or Cadet Harvey (Check out that second photo) 😂 The ladies did great work and had a great time serving the local community.

📸 Thank-you TL Novar and Ms. Crittenden from New Jordan Baptist Church for the photos!
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Some of our 1st Platoon got to spend some time helping out a local church. The building needed a new coat of paint, and our ladies stepped up to help! Im not sure which had more paint on it by the end of the day, the church building or Cadet Harvey (Check out that second photo) 😂 The ladies did great work and had a great time serving the local community. 

📸 Thank-you TL Novar and Ms. Crittenden from New Jordan Baptist Church for the photos!
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Michael Parker I don't see Aaron wonder why she didn't get to go?

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