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Thunderbird Newsletter
Our mission with this newsletter is to provide you firsthand knowledge of what happens here at TCP on a regular basis. It is our hope that this page will be utilized by parents and students alike.
Our first homepass is almost here! Seeing your cadet for the first time since starting the program is often a joyful and emotional experience. At times, it can also be challenging to navigate – observing changes in your cadet’s behavior, responding to their emotions, and staying focused on the road ahead.
In collaboration with our Counseling Department, we’ve put together guidance on what to expect, how to approach conversations, and how to best support your cadet.
You will receive a phone call with homepass pickup and drop-off details, but as a reminder: pickup will take place 7-9 AM on Weds. 4/1, and dropoff will be Sun. 4/5 from 6-8 PM.
Cadets should eat before returning, as dinner will not be provided Sunday evening. They will also be drug tested upon their return Sunday. Nurses will send cadets home with enough medication for the duration of homepass. This is also a great time to restock toiletries if your child is running low (all items must still adhere to the original packing list guidelines.) ... See MoreSee Less
Cycle 66, Week 10
Learner of the Week – Cohrs (3rd)
Most Valuable Cadet – Burke (4th)
Academics – Group 5 (3rd)
PT – 2nd
D&C – 1st
Spirit – 4th
Barracks – 4th
Leadership – 3rd
Several cadets were promoted to Sergeant this week:
1st – Bumgarner
2nd – King, Steichan, VanBuren, C. Williams
3rd – Aaron, Cundiff, Esparza-Ritter, Gallamore, Haines, B. Morgan, Parent, Rodriguez, Ross, Schult, Wheeler
4th – Anderson, Burke, Chappell
Additionally, six cadets ranked up to Staff Sergeant:
Everitt (3rd), Lebel (3rd), Muan (3rd), Teel (3rd), Ubriaco (3rd), and Altom (4th).
Last company formation before homepass – great progress, cadets!
#cycle66 #truegrit66 ... See MoreSee Less
Our Color Guard recently had the opportunity to post the colors at a Chief Master Sergeant's military retirement ceremony in Oklahoma City, hosted at Sooner Job ChalleNGe. Cadets Bumgarner (1st), E. Carter (4th), Goodwin (4th), and Kehoe (1st) were selected to represent the group and did an outstanding job.
Cadet Kehoe was also presented with a military coin from General Wright! ... See MoreSee Less