Commonwealth ChalleNGe hosts Md., N.C. cadets for invitational meet
Cadets in the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy compete in the drill and ceremony competition during their annual invitational event Nov. 22, 2013 at the Virginia Beach Readiness Center. Cadets from the Tar Heel ChalleNGe Academy in North Carolina and the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy in Maryland traveled to Virginia Beach for the four-day 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)
Commonwealth ChalleNGe hosts Md., N.C. cadets for invitational meet
Cadets in the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy compete in the drill and ceremony competition during their annual invitational event Nov. 22, 2013 at the Virginia Beach Readiness Center. Cadets from the Tar Heel ChalleNGe Academy in North Carolina and the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy in Maryland traveled to Virginia Beach for the four-day 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)