Standing near the banks of the Cumberland River, Leon-Cervantes and fellow candidates examined the decisions of Union and Confederate commanders during the 1862 Civil War battle.
250517-A-XJ169-9678.JPG Photo By: 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche

Dover, Tenn. - Officer Candidate Irwin Leon-Cervantes delivers a leadership presentation to his peers from OCS Class 70-25 at Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Dover, Tennessee, May 17, 2025. Standing near the banks of the Cumberland River, Leon-Cervantes and fellow candidates examined the decisions of Union and Confederate commanders during the 1862 Civil War battle. The Illinois Army National Guard’s three-day staff ride challenged candidates to think critically about terrain, timing, and command under pressure—core concepts in their development as future Army officers. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche, Joint Force Headquarters – Illinois National Guard)


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