WHO: Cadet Johnna Sims
WHAT: Joint Military Ball
WHEN: 20NOV2015
WHERE: Yellowstone Ballroom, University of Wyoming
SUMMARY: On 20NOV2015, the Army ROTC Cadets of the Cowboy
Battalion and the Air Force ROTC Cadets of Detachment 940 attended the
annual joint Military Ball with the accompaniment of their guests.
Military Ball is a time honored tradition that consists of a receiving line
where Cadets are introduced to the distinguished guests of the evening.
After this initial greeting, everyone is seating and the evening progresses
with a ceremonial posting of colors. This year, our posting of the colors was
accompanied by UW’s female acapella group, the Bettys, singing the
National Anthem. Cadets participated in formal toasts and witnessed the
presentation of the POW/MIA table, which was left on display throughout the
evening to serve as a reminder of all the men and women who could not be
present because of their sacrifice.
Cadets and their guests were provided the opportunity to hear
distinguished guest Wyoming Army National Guard Chief of Staff Colonel
Jesse Kirchmeier speak. Originally from North Dakota, COL Jesse
Kirchmeier started his military career in 1982 when he enlisted with the Army
Reserves to work as a heavy vehicle repair mechanic. COL Jesse
Kirchmeier expressed the importance of ethical leadership to Cadets during
his speech. He spoke from experience of having to make unfavorable and
difficult decisions because they were the right thing to do. His selfless
service provided an excellent example and deeply impacted all the Cadets
and guests in attendance.
The night provided an opportunity for Cadets to unwind, get to know each
other and for some it was their first opportunity to experience a taste of
ceremony in military culture. The Battalion thanks all the people who had a
hand in helping to prepare and keep the event running moving smoothly, with
a special thanks to Army ROTC Cadet Lichtfuss and Air Force ROTC Cadet
Stait who planned the event and made the evening a wonderful success.