21 KALAMAZOO, Mich. With dreams of becoming a pilot, one Michigan National Guard (MING) Soldier is taking advantage of the National Guard Minuteman Scholarship while attending the Army’s ROTC program at Western Michigan University (WMU).
Born and raised in the Detroit metropolitan area, Army ROTC Cadet Carly Ness has always had a love for flying with aspirations of becoming a pilot.
“My grandfather owns two airplanes and I grew up around them,” she said. “I am completely fascinated by airplanes and it turned into a big passion of mine.”
“To pursue my major in aviation flight science while serving in the National Guard feels like I’m returning to my roots, like everything has come full circle,” said Ness.
April 19, 2021
Caleb Goodell of Manchester is the third Western Army ROTC member named top cadet in Michigan during the past four years the honor has been awarded.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. A student member of Western Michigan University s Army ROTC program once again is being honored as the title of top cadet in the state of Michigan.
Caleb M. Goodell of Manchester, Michigan, was awarded the Association of the U.S. Army s Arsenal of Democracy Chapter 2021 Officer s Saber the third time a member of the Bronco Battalion has been selected in the past four years the award has been offered. Past honorees include