Today was officially the first day of encampment. Early this morning, the cadets were roused by staff and directed outside for morning PT. The exercise, which consisted of push-ups, sit-ups, flutter-kicks, sun-gods, and various stretches, was designed to be challenging, yet not difficult. The cadets then cleaned up and changed into BDU’s for some drill and breakfast. When they had finished eating, the Basics were marched into buses to be ferried over to the theater for a safety briefing and various other classes. Religious services were provided for the cadets who wishedto attend, and once they were over, they climbed aboard the buses to ride to the day’s special activity.
Today we visited MCAS New River to tour a USAF T-6 turbo prop training aircraft that was flown up from Columbus, MS by two former North Carolina CAP cadets who are now serving in the USAF. Maj. Joe Rucker is a former Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron and Tar River Composite Squadron cadet and Capt. Ken Dixon is a former Ashville Composite Squadron cadet. Maj. Rucker is also a former Spaatz cadet.
Although it took a while to get every flight a chance to tour the aircraft, everyone got a turn by flight time and dinner.
At 1830, the cadets returned to the barracks for some more flight time and hygiene time.
By 2100 the weary Basics were put to bed where they will recharge for Day 2 of the Encampment.
by C/CMSgt Micah Larson and C/CMSgt Tim Johnson with support from Capt. Paul Twiddy and Maj Conrad D'Cruz
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