The three-day entrance camp at Porterville Military Academy is designed to prepare incoming cadets for the school year by introducing them to uniform standards, cadet knowledge, drill and ceremony, classroom etiquette, and foundational leadership skills explained PMA Master Sargent Stephanie Villa in charge of operations. “What makes entrance camp unique is that it is primarily led by cadets, offering a peer-driven experience,” she said. “This provides PMA staff the opportunity to begin building rapport with the new cadets. Overall, the program plays a key role in successfully integrating new students into the academy.”

Cadet Jehily Landeros, who was taking pictures during entrance camp and helping new cadets, said it's a friendly and respectful environment at PMA and she had talked to mu

See Full Page