CADET SPOTLIGHT
Chase Ingram
Joining A rmy RO
T
C
When I learned about all the opportunities ROTC would
provide me, joining was an easy decision. I was born into a
family with a long legacy of military service, so it was
something very familiar to me. I’m proud and blessed with
the chance to serve the nation and make a difference.
P E R K S:
Scholarships: ROTC provides various financial incentives to help you
succeed during your time in school. These include, but are not limited to,
scholarships that pay for tuition or housing, various stipends, and oppor-
tunities at training camps during the summer. I moved from Upstate New
York to Alabama to attend Troy University without a scholarship. I joined
ROTC as a freshman, spent my first year competing for a scholarship, and
received a 3-year scholarship at the start of my sophomore year.
Job Security: Many college graduates struggle to figure out what they
want to do after they graduate and worse, struggle to find a job. Through
the ROTC program, you know exactly what you will be doing upon grad-
uation. After I graduate from college in Spring 2019, I will commission as
a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. I will serve a four-year Active Duty service
commitment and best of all, be debt-free.
E DUCAT IO N:
Indian River Central High School
(Philadelphia, NY) Class of 2015
CHA L L E N G E S: Freshman year was challenging, as I was adapting
to the early morning PT sessions and getting into shape. Sophomore year
was also challenging, with the incorporation of land navigation and basic
tactics. Junior year presented the most obstacles— we had to be fluent in
tactics, land navigation, and basic rifle marksmanship. Senior year has
presented a new set of challenges, as many of us are being placed into
leadership positions.
Troy University (2016-Present)
M AJOR :
Criminal justice with a
concentration in digital forensics
M I NOR :
F U T U R E G OA L S: My short-term career aspiration right now is
Double minor in military
science and leadership
the Army. I’ve selected Cyber, Signal, and Military Intelligence as my top
three job choices. These for the most part will be my focus during my time
in the Army. Long-term, if I get the opportunity to serve 20 years in the
Army, I will retire and move into the civilian sector or jump into a 3-letter
agency using skills I’ve learned during my time in the Army.
" The challenges you'll face during ROTC
will vary between programs, but are by
no means unattainable, and will build
you as an individual.
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W I SE WO R D S: ROTC is a fulfilling option for college students, and
worth checking out. Feel free to join and participate in the program for the
first two years without having a service commitment. Many Cadets receive
a scholarship, and it will pay for your education entirely if you choose to
continue through the program. You'll still be a student and won’t miss out
on the typical college experience. You will attend normal academic classes
and be able to join clubs, intramurals, and live on or off campus. ROTC has
a long and prestigious history, and it’s an honor to be a part of it. BONUS:
You will not have to attend Basic Training!
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