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Four Challenge Programs in Various States Offer Placement for Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Cadets

Following the indefinite closure of the resident portion of the Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy in Guernsey, Wyo., on Sept. 13, staff have worked tirelessly to provide continuing education options for affected cadets. Three states have offered immediate placement in their program, and one has offered… Read More »Four Challenge Programs in Various States Offer Placement for Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Cadets

Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy Closing

The Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy (WCCA) will shut down for an indefinite time based on the inability to recruit and retain staff. Shutdown procedures are underway, and all cadets will return home by October 1.

Wyoming Military Department responds to recent remarks made about conduct at Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy

By Wyoming National Guard Public Affairs CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Military Department (WYMD) has been made aware of recent allegations made by a former employee of the Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy in a video press conference held Monday. The former employee claimed WCCA cadets… Read More »Wyoming Military Department responds to recent remarks made about conduct at Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy

Wyoming teens Cowboy Up

Community service fits into a rigid 22-week schedule, during which time a cadre of 13 sergeants teach “quasi-military” traditions, structure and discipline, Reyher said. The early days are filled with intense physical training, and marching. “There’s a lot of team building especially in the first… Read More »Wyoming teens Cowboy Up

Rodriguez on trading shackles for schoolwork and success

On Jan. 2, Tyger Rodriguez, 17, of Torrington, Wyoming, found himself in unusual circumstances. He was adorned in handcuffs, shackles and an orange jumpsuit, seated in the backseat of a patrol car, and escorted to various appointments by local deputies in hopes of being accepted into the upcoming Wyoming Cowboy ChallNGe Academy class starting Jan. 8 at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center.