10/05/2026
This weekend, 83 PMA cadets stepped away from the classroom and into the great outdoors for a Friday-through-Sunday BIVOUAC filled with challenges, learning, teamwork, and plenty of camaraderie!
From navigating the terrain to building emergency shelters, our cadets put their skills to the test while learning what it takes to work together, adapt, and overcome challenges.
🎖️ CADETS PUT THEIR SKILLS TO THE TEST:
🗺️ Map Reading & Navigation
💧 Water Purification
🏕️ Emergency Shelter Building
🩹 First Aid
🔥 S’mores & Campfire Time
🎬 Movie Night
🔭 Astronomy & Stargazing
🌌 Viewing the Milky Way
🤝 Team Building & Camaraderie
💪 Leadership, Resilience & Self-Reliance
One of the highlights of the weekend came after sunset, when our cadets had the opportunity to look up at the night sky and see the Milky Way stretching across the darkness. Away from the lights and distractions of everyday life, our cadets experienced the beauty of the night sky and gained a new appreciation for the world around them.
But this BIVOUAC was about more than camping. It was about building relationships, creating memories, developing confidence, and strengthening the bonds between our cadets.
Our cadets braved the wilderness, stepped outside their comfort zones, supported one another, and experienced the value of disconnecting from everyday distractions and reconnecting with nature and each other.
Sometimes, nature is the perfect medicine for resetting, recharging, and reconnecting.
Special congratulations to the cadets who earned Challenge Coins during the weekend for their efforts and accomplishments!
We are incredibly proud of all 83 cadets who embraced the challenge, encouraged their teammates, and made this BIVOUAC one to remember.
LEADERS FORGED HERE!
