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Commonwealth ChalleNGe hosts Md., N.C. cadets for invitational meet

Cadets from the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy and the Tar Heel ChalleNGe Academy in North Carolina compete in softball Nov. 22, 2013 at Camp Pendleton. Cadets from N.C. and Maryland traveled to join Commonwealth ChalleNGe for an invitational event Nov. 21-24, 2013. The cadets competed in events such as drill and ceremony, softball, basketball and soccer. Offered free to at-risk teens ages 16 to 18, Commonwealth ChalleNGe is a 22-week residential program that is structured in a military-style environment to promote academics, attention to detail, time management, and leadership, while promoting self esteem, confidence and pride. (Photo by Master Sgt. A.J. Coyne, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)

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Uploaded on November 25, 2013
Taken on November 22, 2013