Charlie Co. UNG

We are so proud of C Co. medic CDT Lee for helping with the COVID-19 effort!

Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone is doing well and taking care of themselves, staying fit and active like CDT Rosa!

Hope everyone is doing well. Parents, family, friends...if you have any questions or concerns you feel we may be able to answer, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Charlie company is an extended family and we want to make sure we look out for each other. 💛

Charlie Company took their Spring APFT this morning. Hope everyone did well!

C Co. won their first water polo game this week! Congratulations and keep up the great work 👍

C Co. and D Co. cadets showing some love at the basketball game last weekend!

Cadets Lawrence, Clark, and Cavanuagh felt motivated after this morning’s BDE competition! Have a great weekend, Charlie family 💛

Hopefully tomorrow morning will bring us another sunrise like Friday’s to make PT a little more enjoyable! 🌄

The leadership of Charlie Company for the Fall 2019 semester, consisting of the Commander, First Sergeant, Executive Officer, Platoon Leaders, and Platoon Sergeants.

They enjoyed a last get together before the break on the Dahlonega square.

They wish everyone good luck on exams and a safe and happy holiday season!

This past Wednesday, Charlie Company had a Christmas Party as a last get together opportunity before the beginning of Final Exam week and the end of the semester. Food and drinks were had and some even got some funny superlatives!

To all of the families, friends, and supporters of Charlie Company at the University of North Georgia, we wish you all a Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

See you next semester!

It is time for the final Cadet Spotlight of the semester, c/SFC Shane Henderson, Charlie Company's Training NCO.

Here are some facts about c/SFC Henderson:

Academic Year: Sophomore
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Lawerenceville, GA
Plan to Commission?: Yes, hopes to commission in the Medical Services branch
Hobbies/Personal interests: Fishing, Watching sports, tennis, gainz
Favorite Quote: "Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid"
Tips to a younger you: Read more books and delete Minecraft
Tips for new Cadets: Make peace with failure

This Monday afternoon, Charlie Company joined the rest of the Corps for the annual Turkey Bowl, a flag football game between the Cadet RA's and MLC cadre. It was a fun afternoon of sports and jokes but unfortunately, the Cadet RA's were defeated.

PT this morning included special guests from the MLC and USACC. A special workout designed by UNG's PMS, COL Wright, involved parts of and preparations for the new Army Combat Fitness Test. No matter the weather, Charlie Company always prevails!

A very special thanks to COL Wright and CSM Overton of UNG and COL Zilhaver and CSM Chastian of 1BDE, USACC.

Photos courtesy of c/2LT Zhanik Brock.

It was a chilly morning in Dahlonega yesterday as Charlie Company conducted regular Wednesday PT behind the Library. The workout included a sprint/excise circuit and a partner exercise portion.

Photos courtesy of c/2LT Zhanik Brock.

Another successful MILs Lab. Today, the MS3s taught the MS1s and 2s how to conduct Patrol Base Operations. This is how the Cadets will sleep in the evening in the field after the completion of their missions for the day.

Last Thursday, members of the UNG Corps of Cadets Parents Association hosted a dinner in honor of Charlie Company's recognition as Honor Company for the Fall 2019 semester.

Charlie Company would like to that all that participated, donated, and enjoyed the evening.

Photos courtesy of c/RCT Jasmine Valentine and c/2LT Zhanik Brock.

Another successful morning of PT for Charlie Company. During a rainy day, Charlie Company completed a circle circuit workout focusing on abs and lower body. The Charlie Company Chaplain also hosted a COVE this morning; a high school student interested in the Corps of Cadets.

It is time for another Cadet Spotlight! This week, we look at c/2LT Dylan Stone, the Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon.

Here are some interesting facts about c/2LT Stone:

Academic Year: Senior
Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Hogansville, GA
Plan to Commission?: Yes, plans to commission into the Chemical Corps
Personal interests: Football, Chemistry and D&D
Extracurricular activities: Member of the Society of Chemical Scholars
Tips for new Cadets: Stay focused, put academics first
Best place to visit in Dahlonega: Shenanigans

Congratulations to all!

Many Cadets participated in the Fall 2019 Contracting Ceremony last night. Members of Charlie Company were among those awarded for signing contracts to commission as Army officers upon graduation.

A link to the full photo album can be found here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmHCLN8f

Contracting Ceremony 2019 Explore this photo album by S5 Boars Head Brigade on Flickr!

It was another great afternoon for Charlie Company! During Monday lab today, the MS3 cadets ran the freshmen and sophomores through React to Contact and Indirect Fire drills. All of this hard work and dedication will pay off during the Brigade Field Training Exercise in the spring.

It is the end to another great week in Charlie Company! After a great PT test on Wednesday, Charlie Company concludes the week with a platoon competition!

It is time for another Cadet Spotlight!

Today's spotlight is featuring c/RCT Bryan Quandique, Charlie Company's guidon-bearer.

Here are some interesting facts about c/RCT Quandique:

-Major: Strategic and Security Studies
-Home Town: Cu***ng, GA
-High School: North Forsyth High School
-Plan to Commission: Yes, plans to commission in the Marine
Corps as an Infantry Officer
-Hobbies/personal interests: Rock climbing, running, and basketball
-Extracurricular activities: 3v3 basketball, Rock Climbing Club
-Favorite Quote: "Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men. - Chesty Puller"
-Tips to a younger you: Get huge

It is another wonderful Monday afternoon and Charlie Company is together again for MILS Lab. This week, the MS3s teach the freshmen and sophomores about proper radio etiquette, hand and arm signals, and how to set up a SINCGARS radio.

It is time for the next Cadet Spotlight! This week is c/1SG Austin Fuller.

Here is some cool information about Cadet Fuller:

-Academic Year: Junior
-Major: Information Systems
-Position in Charlie Company: First Sergeant – the highest ranking non-commissioned officer in the company.
-Plan to Commission?: Yes, hopes to commission into the Signal Corps
-Hobbies/Personal interests: Working out, friends, sports
-Favorite Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.”
-Tips for new Cadets: Don’t be afraid to try new things, things that would frighten you to do might be the best things you will ever do.
-Best place to visit in Dahlonega: The Ranger Camp