RTI instructors supervise rappelling for ChalleNGe candidates -- Jan. 20, 2012

Rappel Master instructors from the Virginia National Guard's Blackstone-based 183d Regiment, Regional Training Institute supervise rappelling orientation for Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe candidates Jan. 20 at Fort Story during the preliminary "Hard Core" phase of the program. ChalleNGe candidates must complete the two-week "Hard Core" phase to become cadets in the Virginia Beach-based program. The Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Program 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.