On April 7th the Mighty Blue Angels left to Louisville, KT to compete on the 2016 Army Drill Nationals. The competition consist of participating in the regulation, color guard, exhibition, and inspection phase. After weeks of morning practice the Angels placed 4th in exhibition and inspection and an overall placement of 11th out of 43 other participating schools.
The cadets eating Jason’s Deli before leaving for the 24 hour ride to Kentucky.
The Mighty Blue Angels taking a picture with Buc-ee the Beaver.
Sunset on the way to Memphis, TN.
Angels playing a game of patty-cake while stuck in traffic in Louisville, KY.
The Angels taking selfies in downtown while strolling in Kentucky. Sydney DeLeon Jasmine Valasco, Ana Barba, Carina Rodriguez, Mia Martinez, Jacqueline Parades, Kristy Beers
The Hard Rock cafe where dinner was hosted.
Everyone enjoying dinner and conversating with one another.
All the Angels and their facial masks the night before competing. Madison Wall, Sydney DeLeon, Mia Martinez, Ana Barba, Janelle Garcia, Jessica Parra, Kristy Beers, Karen Garcia
The color guard performing their sequence. Gregory Barba, Aiden Cruz, Madison Wall, Eduardo Santos
The Angels pray.
Angels waiting for further instruction before the exhibition portion of the competition.
The result of hard work and dedication. 4th place Exhibition and 4th place Inspection.
The entire team grouped together for a final photo.