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Morning Run - Officer McLendon takes a brisk jog at 5:30 a.m. on his graduation day.(Photo: BET)

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National Honor - McLendon's voiceover reads the text inscribed on his diploma  from commissioning ceremony. He was appointed second lieutenant of field artillery for the U.S. National Guard. (Photo: BET)

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College Grad - McLendon aslo graduated from Morgan State University with a B.A. in history. He proudly showcases his diploma. (Photo: BET)

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Making the Family Proud - "I told him that he's my hero and that we look forward to his future successes. He will continue to be the pride of the McLendon family," says McLendon's father. (Photo: BET)

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Runs in the Family - Next we arrive at Tieshema Morgan's house where she discusses her sister's current tour of Afghanistan. (Photo: BET)

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Staying Connected - Officer Morgan and her mother speak to her sister "every morning and every night of every day." (Photo: BET)

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Wonders of Technology - Officer Morgan has a video chat with her sister. Technology has made it easier for the two to keep in touch. (Photo: BET)

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On Her Own - Officer Morgan understands that she may have to leave the country but her training has made her independent and unafraid of being alone. "It does get hard at times when I need someone to talk to or I want them to be there but basically I'm used to it." (Photo: BET)

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Proud to Serve - Officer Williams' talks about the possibility of deployment with her grandmother. Though her grandmother is not fond of it, she is understanding. "My mindset isn't on getting deployed, my mindset is joining the army and serving my country," says Williams. (Photo: BET)

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I Am a Solider - All the cadets proudly reaffirm who they are! (Photo: BET)