Jose Velazquez Avila Completes Plebe Training, Achieves Cadet Status

2014 Oct 2

Army and Navy Academy recognizes Jose Velazquez Avila of Ciudad del Carmen, who has officially achieved Cadet status after completion of Plebe Training. His accomplishment was acknowledged during the New Cadet Recognition Ceremony held on September 27, 2014.

"Plebe" is the official term for a first year Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy, as well as at the Army and Navy Academy. Velazquez Avila completed a three-week Plebe Training Course at ANA, where he learned the school's history and traditions, the alma mater, and armed and unarmed drill. He was tested on all subjects, and officially promoted to Cadet after passing the assessment.

Once named a Cadet, Velazquez Avila is able to move up through the Academy's leadership program.

"We are pleased to welcome these young men into the Army and Navy Academy Corps of Cadets," said COL Kevin Batule, USA (Ret.), Commandant of Cadets. "They have demonstrated their commitment to the Cadet Corps and to striving for leadership excellence."