Cadet Testimonials
"My involvement with the Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy has given me the strength, courage, confidence and skills to inspire and lead in whatever I set my sights on. It was an opportunity that most people do not get to experience in their lifetime. Having attended twice, it is impossible to fully describe how truly exceptional the camp has been overall an I highly recommended the Academy to anyone looking for an experience that will change their lives forever."
Cadet Sammy "Salty" Saltamachia, Graduate Class 26 - Virginia and Class 27 - Fort Pickett
from Houston, TX
“Words cannot even describe how much I have learned and how motivated I am to join the Armed Forces!”
Cadet Ryan, Graduate Class 24 - Virginia
from Tazewell, VA
“I learned so much about teamwork and responsibility in those two weeks than I thought possible. I would definitely recommend this camp to anyone who is interested in a military future or career.”
Cadet Jones, Graduate Class 24 - Virginia
from Joshua, TX
“I’ve learned so much about the military, leadership skills, and the great people that died for this country.”
Cadet Offerdal, Graduate Class 23 - San Diego and Class 24 - Virginia
from Conrad, MT
“My experience at the Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy was one of the best experiences of my life. At the Academy, I had a lot of fun doing obstacle courses, confidence courses, learning military tactics, visiting different bases and cities, and playing paintball. My experience at the Academy was amazing. ”
Cadet Bautista, Graduate Class 26 - Virginia
from Desert Hot Springs, CA
“I love challenges both mental and physical, and that’s what really made this leadership academy enjoyable. I recommend the Military Leadership Academy to everyone because it gives you a better look from the military’s point of view about a few things such as chain of command and how things get done in a timely, orderly manner.”
Cadet Rivera, Graduate Class 23 - San Diego, CA
from Murrieta, CA
"The activity I enjoyed the most was touring the National USMC Museum. Looking at the legacy of such a group of distinguished people inspired me to go after it and pursue the same distinction myself."
Cadet Thomas, Graduate Class 21 - Washington, DC
from Houston, TX
“I found the activities to be well conceived and very interesting. I particularly enjoyed the curriculum when we were encouraged to interact with staff and cadets. All of all, my experience with MLA in San Diego is something I shall always treasure and I unreservedly recommend it to other young people who are fortunate enough to share such an opportunity.”
Cadet Burton, Graduate Class 23 - San Diego
American Citizen living in Germany
"I truly enjoyed the experience and I plan to continue to use the values that I learned and reinforce them in my community. The Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy is an eye-opening program and I am extremely grateful to be able to experience it."
Cadet Parkin, Graduate Class 21 - Washington, DC
from Spring, TX
“It was an awesome week. I learned so much and met so many amazing people. I am honored and grateful to have been given the opportunity to attend. Thank you so much.”
Cadet Price, Graduate Class 21 - Washington, DC
from Cleveland, TX
