Cadet Crisis: A Question of Accountability at the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy A recent incident at the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy in Laurel, Maryland, has raised disturbing questions about the accountability of military run youth programs and their ability to prioritize cadets' health and well being.
Nineteen cadets fell ill after eating lunch on Sunday, with symptoms ranging from lightheadedness and dizziness to vomiting and loss of consciousness. The initial response from the D. C.
National Guard, which operates the facility, has been characterized by a lack of transparency and communication with parents.