Jen Lanz, director of the Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy, presents an award to Deborah Thomas during an informal awards ceremony May 30, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Commonwealth ChalleNGe has been conducting training, seminars and numerous other activities during a three month pause in classes. The staff is now preparing for the 135 cadets of Class 61 to hit the ground July 16, 2024, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach.