June 26—The Red River Chapter of the U.S. Naval Cadet Corps welcomed more than 40 students to the North Central Texas College campus in Gainesville last week, coming from as far away as Maryland and California.
There is a junior program for ages 10 to 13 and a separate program for ages 14 and up. During school holidays, cadets attend camps, where they are trained in life and leadership. The corps is supported by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
Cadets meet regularly for practical training events and community service activities. Commanders Gabrielle and Ray Fletcher thanked several local residents, including Gainesville ISD, the college, Great Western Dining, Glenn Polk Auto Group, the city of Gainesville and Cooke County Appliance.
