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The Transition Narrative

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The Transition C/Kusakavitch “Your life is a story of transition. You are always leaving one chapter behind while moving on to the next” – Anonymous. As I finished my first year of ROTC and began the second, I realized definite changes in myself as an AFROTC cadet. As I began my second year of ROTC I was less nervous and more confident. I had gained friendships and maintained bonds with the fellow cadets throughout my first year that carried over into the beginning of the second. So at the end of September as we all came together for another fun and challenging year, I was ready to begin another journey with my wingmen. Life as an AFROTC cadet can be overwhelming at times. I learned how to prioritize and to manage my time. I learned how

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