Air Force cadets thrive at West Point’s Sandhurst competition, By 1st Lt. Melissa Waheibi

Air Force cadets thrive at West Point’s Sandhurst competition, By 1st
Lt. Melissa Waheibi

(EXCERPT) U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs

4/30/2004 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) -- Eleven cadets
conquered nine field events and maneuvered through about five miles of
New York terrain to capture fourth place out of 45 teams at West
Point’s annual Sandhurst competition April 24.

“They did awesome!” said Brig. Gen. Johnny A. Weida, academy
commandant of cadets. “This is exactly what we’re talking about to
instill warrior spirit. These cadets have been dedicated to training
for this event for 45 days, and they did awesome!”

The goal of Sandhurst is to increase military excellence in the field.
It tests cadets’ ability to move, shoot and communicate while
stressing teamwo...

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