Alicia Rodriguez smiles as she talks to her son Tyger Rodriguez, 17, of Torrington, Wyoming, while he holds his six-month-old son Kyson, during his home visit from Wyoming Cowboy ChalleNGe Academy Class 32, March 28, 2017. Alicia hasn't seen her son since reception day Jan. 8 in Guernsey, program starts with two weeks of acclimation, followed by 20 additional weeks of the residential phase and 12 months of the non-residential phase where cadets are paired with a mentor. The program serves at-risk youth 16 to 18 years old and takes place in a safe, disciplined and motivational envir


Alicia Rodriguez smiles as she talks to her son Tyger Rodriguez, 17, of Torrington, Wyoming, while he holds his six-month-old son Kyson, during his home visit from Wyoming Cowboy ChalleNGe Academy Class 32, March 28, 2017. Alicia hasn't seen her son since reception day Jan. 8 in Guernsey, program starts with two weeks of acclimation, followed by 20 additional weeks of the residential phase and 12 months of the non-residential phase where cadets are paired with a mentor. The program serves at-risk youth 16 to 18 years old and takes place in a safe, disciplined and motivational environment that promotes structure, teamwork, self-control and academics along with leadership, health, community service, life skills, job skills, physical fitness and citizenship. (Wyoming Air National Guard photo by Capt. Megan Hoffmann) 170328-Z-FO697-9328


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