A-Day: March Back 2013

I am slowly, bit by bit, learning the ways of West Point!  Since Trent was once a cadet here at West Point, it makes it even more interesting to take part in some of the activities/happenings involving the cadets here on West Point.  It helps me get to know him better and what he went through in his four years as a cadet.  One of the traditions we witnessed this week was the "March Back"

To signify the end of their six weeks of Cadet Basic Training, the "new cadets" (i.e. incoming freshman) march 12 miles from Camp Buckner to the steps of Washington Hall where they lose the name New Cadets and officially become Cadets!  In tradition, there is a parade as they enter the gates of West Point and march to the steps of Washington Hall in which spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer them on!!  You can read more about it here if you are interested:
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This March Back took place during the week Isabel was in town, so since we live on post, and all the kids were so excited, we of course had to take part in the festivities!!  (You can get a quick glimpse of Trent in uniform!)