Candidates of the Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe program navigate the obstacle course at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Jan. 21. Instructors from the Virginia National Guard's Blackstone-based 183d Regiment, Regional Training Institute supervise rappelling orientation for Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe candidates Jan. 20 at Fort A.P. Hill. ChalleNGe candidates must complete the two-week "Hard Core" phase at Fort A.P. Hill to become cadets in the Virginia Beach-based program. The Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Program is a 22-week residential program that is structured in a military-style environment to promote academics, attention to detail, time management and leadership, while promoting self esteem, confidence and pride. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew H. Owen, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)