917th Airman builds warriors from ground up

James Whitaker, activities therapy coordinator, East Texas Medical Center/Behavioral Health Center, assists Navy League Cadet Corps Recruit Christopher Leahy, TYLER JOINT FORCE Battalion, U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps, secure his harness before attempting an exercise at the rope course in Tyler, Texas, August 15, 2009. The cadets spent an entire day completing exercises which will enable them to work closer with and trust their fellow cadets and officers. These experiences will also benefit those cadets who decide to join the U.S. Military in the future. Objectives of the NLCC are: to give young people mental, moral and physical training, through the medium of naval and other instruction, with the object of developing principles of patriotism and good citizenship, and instilling in them a sense of duty, discipline, self-respect, and a respect for others. (Courtesy photo)