In a celebratory ceremony held in Wicker Chapel last Tuesday, Fork Union Military Academy's Commandant of Cadets, GySgt Charlie Coulter, announced the cadet leaders for the 2024-2025 academic year. The ceremony followed the Academy’s inaugural "Crucible" event, which capped off a weeklong Cadet Leadership Training (CLT) program.
Cadet Leadership Training is an intensive program designed to develop the leadership skills, teamwork, and resilience of our cadets. Throughout the week, cadets participated in a series of challenging activities that tested their physical endurance and mental fortitude. The training culminated in the Crucible, a rigorous final event that brought together all the skills and lessons learned during the week.
"By the end of CLT, cadets emerged with a renewed sense of confidence, leadership, and a deepened bond with their peers, ready to take on future challenges with the strength and determination instilled by this transformative experience," said GySgt Coulter.
Following the Crucible, cadets enjoyed a "Warriors Dinner" under the pavilion at Pruett Pond and concluded the evening with the Battalion and Company Staff promotions ceremony in Wicker Chapel.
The Battalion Staff is composed of 10 cadets, led by Battalion Commander c/LTC Daley Adams. Adams, a senior in his third year at the Academy, is the son of Kathryn Adams of Herndon, Virginia.
Adams’ staff includes:
- c/MAJ Nicholas Willis: Battalion Executive Officer, senior, third year at the Academy, son of Michelle Adelstein of Ellicott City, Maryland. Willis is a member of the track and field program and the varsity baseball team.
- c/SGM Nicholas Coleman: Command Sergeant Major, junior, fourth year at the Academy, son of Jennifer and Brian Coleman of Woodbridge, Virginia. Coleman is a Trustee Scholarship recipient and a member of the cross-country and track and field programs.
- c/CPT Phillippe Lianavwa: Battalion S-1 (Adjutant Officer), senior, third year at the Academy, son of Joel Maliabwana and Liliane Kamungele of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lianavwa is a member of the football and track and field programs.
- c/CPT Colton Childers: Battalion S-2 (Provost Officer), junior, fourth year at the Academy, son of Sabriena and Jeff Richardson of Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Childers is a member of the cross-country and track and field programs.
- c/CPT Malachi Walsh: Battalion S-3 (Operations Officer), senior, second year at the Academy, son of Chris and Samantha Walsh of Genesee, Idaho. Walsh is a member of the cross-country and track and field programs.
- c/CPT Miles Graybill: Battalion S-4 (Logistics Officer), senior, fifth year at the Academy, son of Tracy Wang and Jon Graybill of Heath, Texas. Graybill is a member of the swimming and diving program.
- c/2LT Seth Cella: Battalion Assistant S-4 (Logistics Officer), senior, second year at the Academy, son of Paul and Laura Cella of Herndon, Virginia. Cella is a member of the swimming and diving program.
- c/CPT Sean Hurley: Battalion S-5/6 (PAO/Recruiting Officer), senior, fifth year at the Academy, son of John and Erin Hurley. Hurley is a member of the Scale Modelers Club.
- c/CPT Mekyi Shepard: Battalion S-7 (New Cadet Training Officer), senior, second year at the Academy, son of Cassandra Johnson of East Hartford, Connecticut. Shepard is a member of the cross-country, varsity basketball, and track and field programs.
In addition to the Battalion Staff, GySgt Coulter announced the leadership for the four companies:
Alpha Company
- Company Commander: c/CPT Moses Rattin
- Company First Sergeant: c/1SG Connor Tarrant
- 1st Platoon Leader: c/2LT Carmelo Spaulding
- 1st Platoon Sergeant: c/SFC Cameron Gray
- 1st Squad Leader: c/SGT Gregory Wells
- 2nd Squad Leader: c/ SGT Justin Canty
- 3rd Squad Leader: c/SGT Taylor Williams
- 2nd Platoon Leader: c/2LT Julius Mondesir
- 2nd Platoon Sergeant: c/SFC Jaimin Woods
- 1st Squad Leader: c/SGT Gabriel Keener
- 2nd Squad Leader: c/SGT Jaheim Scott
- 3rd Platoon Leader: c/2LT Samuel Okoturo
- 3rd Platoon Sergeant: c/SFC Robert Callahan
- 1st Squad Leader: c/SGT Kates-Offord
- 2nd Squad Leader: c/SGT Tyran Johnson
Bravo Company
- Company Commander: c/CPT Ian Egbert
- Company Executive Officer: c/1LT Nhan Hoang
- Company First Sergeant: c/1SG Matthew Jordan
- Supply/Logistics NCO: c/SSG Bilguun Enkhtur
- 1st Platoon Leader: c/2LT Josiah Johnson
- 1st Platoon Sergeant: c/SFC David Mehl
- 2nd Platoon Leader: c/2LT Laine Luke
- 2nd Platoon Sergeant: c/SFC Landyn Johnson
- 3rd Platoon Sergeant & Assistant Retan Commander: c/SFC Ellis Roberts
- 1st Squad Leader: c/SSG Elijah Watson
- 2nd Squad Leader: c/SGT Isaiah Schnuckel
- 3rd Squad Leader: c/SGT Traycen Morgan
Charlie Company
- Company Commander: c/CPT Val Kelestyn
- Company Executive Officer: c/1LT Yannick McLean
- Company First Sergeant: c/1SG Shaun Matthews
- Company Clerk: c/SGT Ethan Wells
- Company Laundry NCO: c/SGT Tristan Via
- 1st Platoon Leader: c/2LT Elijah Hunt
- 1st Platoon Sergeant: c/SSG Destin Lamadrid-Burkett
- 2nd Platoon Leader: c/2LT
- 2nd Platoon Sergeant: c/SSG Kaydan Whiteside
- 3rd Platoon Leader: c/2LT Niv Patel
- 3rd Platoon Sergeant: c/SFC Chrysander Rahardjo
- 1st Squad Leader: c/SSG Tyler Hill
- 2nd Squad Leader: c/SSG Riley Belden
Band & Retan
- Drum Major: c/CPT Joseph Athey
- Assistant Drum Major: c/1SG Francisco Duarte
- Retan Commander: c/1LT Zaden Cottam
- Assistant Retan Commander & 3rd Platoon Sergeant: c/SFC Ellis Roberts
Congratulations to these young men!
