In the bustling halls of a Fort Lauderdale magnet school, a pivotal moment quietly unfolded for a young girl named Rhone. Little did she know, a seemingly small decision by her mother—signing her up for the school’s Air Force ROTC program—would set her on a path to becoming one of the Army’s most accomplished leaders. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Rhone serves as the Battalion Commander of the 302d Signal Battalion, headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland, playing a critical role in ensuring the digital infrastructure that powers America’s military operations.