Featured Cadets
These are the faces of Cruiser Milwaukee — cadets who showed up, pushed through, and became something greater. Their stories are proof that the program works.
From Commanding Chief Petty Officer of Cruiser Milwaukee to Gas Turbine Technician aboard the USS Winston S. Churchill — nine countries in three years.
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Three military academy appointments — Naval Academy, Merchant Marine, and West Point. He chose West Point after studying abroad in Taiwan on an NSLI-Y scholarship.
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"When asked for a 5, she delivers a 10." Most Fit Cadet at Fort McCoy. TCCC certified. NROTC Navy nursing candidate. Leads through quiet, unrelenting excellence.
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Field Operations in Florida. Petty Officer Leadership Academy in Wisconsin. NLUS Youth Medal winner. Aspiring Marine with eyes on infantry or reconnaissance.
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Eagle Scout. Petty Officer Third Class. Departed for Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes in July 2025 to pursue a career as an Electronics Technician.
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Drives hours from Shawano to make every drill. Cybersecurity advanced training. Color Guard. Wisconsin Warrior Challenge Level 3. Drug Demand Reduction presenter.
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Aspiring pilot and service academy candidate who took on the Naval Special Warfare Orientation Course — elite training modeled after Navy SEAL preparation.
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The cadets above weren't special when they started. They became special because they showed up.
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Every one of these cadets started exactly where you are. The question is whether you'll take the first step.
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