Wisconsin National Guard: Challenge Academy graduates equipped to face more promising future

MAUSTON, Wis. — The skies were overcast, but the future was bright for 112 graduating cadets of the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy June 19 as they graduated from the rigorous first phase of a program that instilled values and disciplines to prepare them for success. Joni Mathews, Challenge Academy director, congratulated the cadets on their achievements, but encouraged them to maintain...