8th Brigade Army ROTC

06/23/2026

Missed a few days of Cadet Summer Training?
We’ve got you covered.

From mastering lifesaving skills at TCCC to navigating the Kentucky terrain under the cover of darkness, Cadets across Fort Knox continue to sharpen the skills required of future Army leaders.

📍 1st Regiment trained combat casualty care.
📍 2nd Regiment tackled the Confidence Course.
📍 3rd Regiment tested precision on the Hand Gr***de Assault Course.
📍 4th Regiment took on the challenge of Night Land Navigation.

Every lane. Every obstacle. Every decision.

CST is about building the confidence, competence, and character needed to lead Soldiers.

📸 CST PAOs

Which training event would challenge you the most? Let us know below. ⬇️


06/22/2026

YOUR FUTURE AWAITS.

Some opportunities require a leap of faith. Others require a controlled descent.

The rappel tower challenges Cadets to trust their training, overcome hesitation, and execute with confidence. Every step outside the comfort zone builds the leadership skills needed for the challenges ahead.

The future isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you climb toward.

Tap those links in our Bio to learn more 🧠 🔗 

Cadet Maria Antoinettee Ferrer, CSUF Titan Battalion , assigned to 2nd Regiment, Advanced Camp, descends the Rappel Tower during Cadet Summer Training.

📸 Andrew Fuhrman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs

06/19/2026

TREND FOCUSED FRIDAY

In a world full of notifications, noise, and distractions, sometimes the best place to focus is where none of those things exist.

The outdoors has always been one of the military’s greatest training environments.

No filters. No reset button.

Just Cadets, their company, and the mission.

At Fort Knox, the woods aren’t the backdrop - they’re part of the lesson.

All photos by the CST PAO team.

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

Like what you see? Join Army ROTC!
Focus on your education then graduate as an Army Officer.

Scholarships and other monetary support are available when you join Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).

You’re eligible to apply if you are a high school student enrolling in college, currently enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier interested in the Green to Gold program.

To get started on your ROTC scholarship application, click the link in our bio, create an account, and log in to the Scholarship Application.

From there, locate and contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at the school you plan to attend. Most ROOs have served before and understand the process you’re going through. They are a great resource!

If you have any questions, just ask us in the DMs!📩

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

While most weekends are spent recharging, Cadets at Fort Knox spent theirs preparing for the next level.

CDT Anthony Cardona-Garcia, CSUF Titan Battalion , and other cadets from 1RGT watch as Cadre demonstrate the Rappel Tower, a 64 foot tower designed to allow Cadets to create trust between them and their equipment.

Photos by Mallory Hall, Ball State University, Public Affairs Office CST


What motivates you to keep leveling up?




06/15/2026

06/12/2026

The road to marksmanship excellence is built step by step.

1st Regiment has completed Grouping and Zeroing and now moves toward Weapons Qualification, where preparation meets performance.

2nd Regiment has completed M4 Function Checks and is preparing for Grouping and Zeroing, the critical first step in developing confidence behind the weapon system.

One regiment prepares to qualify.
Another prepares to zero.
Both continue toward the standard.

📸 Cadet Chase Allmon, Univ of Arizona Army ROTC , preforms function checks on his M4-Carbine weapon systems during Cadet Summer Training. | Photo by Andrew Fuhrman, Ball State University, CST Public Affairs.

📸 Cadet Joseph Butler, Gonzaga Army ROTC , asses his accuracy with cadre during grouping and zeroing. | Photo by Meghan Sawitzke , Ball State University, CST Public Affairs.

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