I was concerned with how I would continue my classes while on the mission, but fortunately many of my professors have been understanding and I successfully completed the semester on time.” “I did not know how long I would be away from home, and never did I anticipate still being here through the summer.

I was excited yet caught off guard by the short notice, but nonetheless I packed my things, emailed my professors, and drove on,” she said. to the Veterans home for a COVID-19 support mission. on April 9th, saying I had to report the next morning at 8 a.m. “I got a text from my chief at about 3 p.m. Receiving the mission was an unexpected surprise, said Lederman. She and other Soldiers from her unit have been performing medical and administrative work to augment the recent lack of nurses at the facility. Rutgers ROTC Cadet Hannah Lederman was activated through her unit, B Battery, 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery Regiment, early last month to help out at the Veteran’s Memorial Home in Paramus, New Jersey. Whether volunteering, or being activated as part of the Simultaneous Membership program, Cadets from across the country have been doing their part to help those in need. – In this time when communities are working together to overcome the challenges presented by the novel coronavirus, Army ROTC Cadets are no exception. (Photo Credit: Courtesy photo) VIEW ORIGINAL

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