Day-to-day we often think of a ‘team’ as a group of superb athletes donning matching uniforms and signing autographs before they take the field. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph a different type of team. A team built on strong leadership, dedication, and camaraderie. While staying with the Central Michigan University Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps during Field Training Exercises at Fort Custer in Augusta, I experienced a small portion of military life. Whether learning to cook chicken and dumplings from my first Meal, Ready-to-Eat, sleeping outside in just a sleeping bag, and even participating in push-ups during PT, I gained a tremendous amount of respect for the students who dedicate their time to this program. Working and living in the elements pushed me as a photographer. I attempted to create new angles and capture a variety of moments from downtime to the physical and mental challenges of the weekend. What I discovered was that these squads are more than a team. They are a family.
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