2nd Lt. James Michael Goins One-Rope Bridge Challenge

CAMP DODGE, Iowa - Truman State University cadet Tyler Woods, 20, pulled himself across a small creek during 2^nd Lt. James Michael Goins One-Rope Bridge Challenge at Camp Dodge, Iowa, March 17 during the first 3rd ROTC Brigade Gaspers-Cahill Ranger Challenge.

“That was a challenge,” Woods declared after the challenge was finished. The Truman team was penalized for their equipment touching the ground, improperly tied knots, and not giving proper directions.

Regardless, Wood said he is confident in his team’s ability.

“We did the best we could with what we were given,” Wood said. “That’s all we can do.”

The one-rope bridge challenge was named for Goins, who was killed August 15, 2004 in Najaf, Iraq. Goins, the ROTC Wildcat Battalion company commander, competed in four Kansas State University Ranger Challenges. His team won first place in the one-rope bridge during his last year.

He is survived by his wife, Paula; his parents, Jim and Tammy Goins; and two sisters, Mandy and Sarah.

Truman State University cadet Mariah Cook, 20, pulled himself across a small creek during 2^nd Lt. James Michael Goins One-Rope Bridge Challenge at Camp Dodge, Iowa, March 17 during the first 3rd ROTC Brigade Gaspers-Cahill Ranger Challenge.

The challenge was named for two of the brigade’s 11 alumni who died in combat, Nebraska graduates, 1st Lt. Kevin J. Gaspers and Capt. Joel E. Cahill.