Did four years of US Army ROTC at the University of Arkansas. I majored in Communications with a Bachelor's degree. I was in Cub Scouts for four years; then transitioned to Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of sixteen. I volunteered to mentor the Cub Scouts. I was in 4H shooting competition for four years and went to Nationals shooting competition in New Mexico.
I received it my Second year in Army ROTC. To receive the award you had to be a sophomore ROTC Cadet showing leadership and patriotism. It is required to be at the top 20% of their institution class and top 10% of their ROTC academic studies.