Aj's education at the Citadel

My name is Alexander Jared Pang-Riddle and I am currently a cadet in my sophomore year at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. While enrolled at the Citadel, I have been appointed squad corporal to  4 knobs (freshmen) as well as 3 upperclassmen. My job as a squad corporal is to make sure the knobs are upholding the standards of the school, while instilling in them honor, duty, and respect. I finished my first semester as a sophomore with a 3.0 GPA as a health and exercise science major. I have the honor of being the first Montagnard cadet at the Citadel. My people are the original settlers of Vietnam, with approximately seven hundred thousand left alive in the world. My grandfather was the most highly decorated Montagnard soldier in the NhaTrang Mike Force and single handedly saved many American soldiers by pretending to be a NVA soldier and taking them down one by one until he could reach the Americans. My maternal grandfather also fought in the Vietnam war and was a part of the 1st Air Calvary Division, Company C 2nd BN 7th Calvary and was also part of the 97th MP BN of the 18th Military Police Brigade while in Vietnam.  As you can see I have some pretty big shoes to fill. I would like to be the first Montagnard to graduate from the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. I would like to inspire other Montagnard students from all over by showing them that you can break barriers with a little bit of help and determination. Also, I would like to raise more understanding about the Montangnard culture. Through your support and funding, I would be able to complete my studies and inspire my people. Thank you and have a blessed day.