Pre-Orientation Day 2 was filled with both learning and leadership opportunities. After getting the day started at 0545 with PT, Cadre attended medical briefs to learn about lifesaving techniques and strategies for handling emergency situations. This knowledge is crucial going into Orientation to help keep all Cadet Candidates and fellow Cadre safe.

Cadre had more opportunities to practice their marching and cadences, and showed off to our Regimental Staff during patio. The 2026 Senior Staff has been passing on their leadership techniques, and it has been great to hear so many different perspectives and stories on how to improve for orientation. Regimental Commander 1/C Liberatore shared encouraging words with our Cadre and posed the question, “What kind of leaders do you want to be?”

“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” – Martin Luther King Jr.