‘For the Bulls’: CS-06 Wins Commandant’s Challenge

By Ray Bowden, U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — 

Cadet Squadron 06 won the Commandant’s Challenge Trophy Oct. 29 at the Air Force Academy.

Cadet 1st Class Jack Corriere, CS-06 commander, chalked-up the win to the squadron’s dedication to its motto, “For the Bulls.”

“It means in everything we do, we do for each other and the squadron,” he said.

Corriere said CS-06 prepared in advance of the competition, a physically and mentally demanding 48-hour training exercise and contest between the Cadet Wing’s 40 cadet squadrons.

“Our squadron-training and military-training event staff set up two days to go to Jacks Valley at night to practice the obstacles courses,” he said.

Lt. Col. Chris Hubbard, air officer commanding for CS-06, said he’s noticed the squadron’s winning ethic off and on the competitive field.

“I’m most proud of how they’ve acted since winning,” he said. ‘‘It’s one thing to win; it’s another thing to do it with class and humility.”

Hubbard said CS-06 is ready for future challenges.

“We may have had things work out for us last weekend, but the next big challenge is right around the corner,” he said.

Corriere agreed.

“No matter what lies ahead, we will approach any challenge with the same motivation and drive we’ve had all semester.”

The challenge began Oct. 28 with the Combat Fitness Challenge, designed to test cadet’s physical fitness, teamwork and discipline. Cadet also attended “Warrior Ethos” briefings, and field training in Jacks Valley.