Written by Cadet Grace Ngo On Sept. 16, students at Humphreys High School, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, were visited by admissions representatives from the U.S. Military Academy.  58 students, many of whom were Army JROTC Cadets, were in attendance for a presentation on West Point. Through the presentation, they learned the admissions process for West Point, the different activities and sports at the academy, types of employment prospects provided, and the general life of a Cadet. “Opportunities like this allow for many students and cadets to better understand what their future will be. Capt. Moody’s representation of West Point helps when [

Humphreys High School: West Point Admissions highlight service academy opportunities

Written by John McLeod, Senior Army Instructor When seconds matter, preparation makes all the difference. Earlier this month, 27 Taylor County High School, Butler, Georgia, Army JROTC cadets proved their readiness by completing American Red Cross certification in CPR and Automated External Defibrillator. The training combined online learning with hands-on practice, giving cadets the chance to master techniques that can save lives in emergencies. With more than 500 thousand cardiac arrests occurring each year, CPR and AED intervention can mean survival when every heartbeat counts. For retired Lt. Col. John McLeod, Senior Army Instructor at Tay

Taylor County High School: JROTC Cadets receive CPR & AED Training

Written by Cadet Tanya Williams On Sept. 11, Wagner High School, San Antonio, Texas, the Thunderbird Battalion JROTC held their annual ceremony paying tribute to Lt. Col. Karen Wagner, who lost her life at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks. Wagner graduated from Judson High School in 1979. She went to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and became a distinguished military graduate, later earning her Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from Webster University. She was commissioned in 1984 as a Medical Service Corps Officer. Her assignments included duties as Adjutant for the 85th Medical Evacuation Hospital at Fort [...]

Karen Wagner High School: Thunderbirds Pay Tribute to Lt. Col. Karen Wagner

Written by Cadet Kailynn Zenj-Ra On Sept. 11, Overhills High School JROTC, Spring Lake, North Carolina, held a moving and respectful ceremony to honor the victims, first responders, and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Held in front of the school’s flagpole, the ceremony drew a crowd of students, faculty, local veterans, and community members. The event began with opening remarks from the interim principal, Frederick Clarida. The color guard presented the colors during the national anthem and held a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m.—the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. [...]

Overhills High School: JROTC Honors 9/11 with Solemn Remembrance Ceremony

Written by Cadet Elizabeth Berg On Sept. 11, the Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion, Wiesbaden, Germany, in conjunction with the Wiesbaden High School and Wiesbaden Middle School, honored the victims of Sept. 11, 2001 on the 24th anniversary of the attacks.  The event was attended by the entirety of the Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion, as well as many parents and students. The Battalion worked hard to properly honor the tragedy of that day. On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 hijackers took control of four commercial airlines: two Boeing 757s and two Boeing 767s. At 8:46 a.m., flight 11 crashed into the North tower of the [...]

Wiesbaden High School: Warrior Battalion Reflects on Patriot Day

Written by Cadet Anthony Molina-Carrasco On Sept. 11, Sarasota Military Academy’s Honor Guard lowered the American flag to half-mast as the Corps of Cadets gathered for a solemn morning ceremony honoring the lives lost during the tragic attacks of September 11th, 2001. This year’s event brought together all 650 students, as well as faculty and staff, reaffirming the importance of reflection, respect, and remembrance. Cadet Zachary Jewell commanded the regiment, guiding the Corps through the precise procedures of morning formation. While these routines are a daily practice in discipline and unity, the Sept. 11 ceremony carries a deeper signifi

Sarasota Military Academy: Cadets Honor 9/11 With Flag Salute and Speech

Written by Cadet Nicole Herrera The award-winning Miami Northwestern Senior High School JROTC Bulls Battalion hosted a solemn and powerful schoolwide ceremony on the morning of Sept. 11. The event, held in the school’s main courtyard, was organized in collaboration with the MNWSHS Band Director and the Vice President of the MNWSHS Student Government Association. It served as a dignified tribute to the over 2,977 innocent lives lost during the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. “Every time I hear taps being played, it has such emotional significance” said Assistant Principal Riddick, a combat veteran of the 82nd Airbor

Miami Northwestern: Bulls Battalion Hosts 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Written by Joseph Jeffries, Senior Army Instructor On Aug. 23, the Golden Bear Battalion embodied the meaning of becoming better citizens by helping those in the community. On the Fourth of July, the city of Kerrville, Texas, and surrounding cities was devastated by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry. This caused the Guadalupe River to reach historic flood levels. The Cadets in cooperation with America Corp helped by framing and rebuilding a house of an elderly couple whose house was swept away in the flood. The Cadets helped by building the exterior walls of the house and putting up the weather [...]

Thomas A. Edison High School: Cadets help to rebuild the lives of couple who lost everything

Written by Cadet Janiyah Toye Denbigh High School’s Army JROTC Patriot Battalion proudly kicked off the 2025–2026 school year by serving during the school’s annual freshman orientation. Cadets demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and school spirit as they welcomed the newest Patriots to the Denbigh family. Cadets played a vital role in ensuring the success of the event by assisting as escorts, helping incoming students and their families navigate the school with ease. Their confident presence provided reassurance to parents while also giving freshmen a positive first impression of Denbigh High School’s welcoming environment. “Being an es

Denbigh High School: Patriot Cadets Lead the Way at Freshman Orientation

  Written by Jamie Lawrence, Senior Army Instructor On Aug. 18, to kick this year off our Army JROTC Color Guard was invited to to present the colors for the United States Secretary of Education the Honorable Linda McMahon. The Cadets presented colors for the National Anthem and for the Girl Scout troop who lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The event was hosted by the Women for T.R.U.T.H. “Together we Rise: Women United for T.R.U.T.H.” ( which stand for: Transparency, Revitalize/Reaffirm, Unity, Trust, Health). Our Color Guard presented the colors for over 500 attendees and dignitaries. This was a spectacular event [...]

Richardson High School: Cadets provide color guard for Secretary of Education