In the American city of Wichita, Kansas, a City League Raider Challenge competition took place for cadets in the Junior ROTC program. Teams from eight local schools participated in the event. The competition included tests designed to evaluate the physical fitness and psychological resilience of participants. Military personnel from the 451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command of the US Army Reserve participated in organizing and conducting the event. Interaction with active-duty military allowed cadets to gain experience communicating with professional soldiers and better understand the specifics of service in the armed forces. The Junior ROTC program traditionally aims to develop leadership qualities, discipline, and physical fitness in school students. Competitions such as Raider Challenge are considered an important part of training, allowing cadets to apply the skills they have learned in practice and compete with representatives from other educational institutions. Participation of army reservists in such events also helps strengthen ties between the armed forces and local communities, demonstrating to students the possibilities of a military career and maintaining youth interest in ROTC programs.