DailyDrum Issue 7

FINAL ISSUE!!!!

Dear Readers,

I would like to thank all of you for enjoying our publication. The PAO staff has worked long and hard to get this out to you. I am very proud of the work that C/MSgt Frye, C/SSgt Ayala, and C/SSgt Cocozzelli have done. Always remember what you have learned here at Fort Drum. Always be a leader!

-Editor (

Rotorary Wing Aircraft Tour

The NCO Academy went to Wheeler-Sack Army Air Field to see and learn about the helicopters they have there. All the cadets had a fun time. Most of all, the cadets got to sit in the helicopter and move the controls. They also got to wear the pilot’s helmet. The instructor told them about what gear they use in the winter. All of the cadets had a great time and the instructor was outstanding.

C/Maj Anderson in a medical helo

Obstacle Course

Today cadets went to the obstacle course. Most of them really enjoyed it although some found it very difficult. All the cadets got very dirty. (

Staff step through an obstacle with their hands on their heads

A cadet and two staff members tackle an obstacle in the obstacle course

Training Staff Daily Factoids

I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird may fall frozen from a bough without ever feeling sorry for itself.

Ensure and persist, the pain will do you good.

- Ovid

It is better to die on your feet than live on your toes.(

The Commander’s Keys

The HighSpeedTimes is thrilled to announce the recovery of the Commander’s keys. 1st Lt Phyllis Pruitt found them. (

PT Poll

The following poll was conducted by C/MSgt Michael Viola and C/Amn Werner Stiegler from Echo flight. The number to the right is the number of cadets who answered.

What’s the hardest exercise at PT?
Flutter kick	32
Run	7
Push-up	22
Mountain climber	4
Should PT be longer, shorter, or is it just right?
Longer	16
Shorter	19
Just right	25

Pic of the Day

Capt Andrew Welsh, Commandant of Cadets,
after returning from the obstacle course

NCO Academy goes rappelling

This afternoon, the NCO Academy went to Fort Drum’s rappelling tower. All of the cadets had to rappel off of a small slanted tower before going off of the 45-foot-tall vertical tower. A few cadets fell, but the belayer pulled on the ropes and stopped them from falling. The cadets who slipped got right back up again and continued down the tower. (

Cadet rappels down practice tower while another cadet belays A tense moment on the tall tower

Copies Available

Some of you may not have received a copy of every issue of the DailyDrum. If you didn’t receive a copy, stop by the PAO office (in the Admin building). We have a few extra copies of each issue.

Letter to the Editor

Dear PAO,

I just want all the flights to know they are doing an awesome job. I had my doubts about being Group 1^st Sgt, especially before encampment and two days after day 0. But now everyone is motivated, which is great. I love hearing the creative motivation checks and announcing warrior flight. Though encampment is going to end soon, keep up the great work!

Group 1^st Sgt Elizabeth Arie

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The HighSpeedTimes is brought to you by your Public Affairs Office:

C/2d Lt Jacob Uriel, OIC
C/SSgt Daniel Cocozzelli, Reporter/Photographer
C/MSgt Jenniffer Frye, Reporter
C/SSgt Danielle Ayala, Reporter/Photographer
Maj Malcolm Dickinson, Mentor

Should PT be longer, shorter, or is it just right?