Candidates of South Carolina Army National Guard’s

Candidates of South Carolina Army National Guard’s Palmetto Military Academy (PMA) test their confidence at Fort Jackson’s 70-foot Victory Tower, S.C., June 1, 2013. PMA candidates conquer the tower’s 40-foot cargo net and 40-foot rappelling wall to test their strength and self-confidence during Phase I of the 12-month quest to become an officer. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun/Released)