Writer & Photographer – SFC (R) Arturo De La Garza
The Lawrence County (Monticello, MS) High School JROTC “Cougar” Battalion made significant history in having five JROTC cadets enlist in the US Army Mississippi National Guard, with Brigade Commander Colonel Christopher W. Cooksey, Commander of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team Dixie Thunder
, presiding over the Oath of Enlistment to these outstanding cadets:
- Gordon D. Burkhart
- Cyniah L. Payton
- Jordan F. Perkins
- Kolbi I. Dillon
- Christopher C. Turner
This achievement results from the collective effort of the Lawrence County community, School staff, SSG Mathew Morgan, Recruiter of the U.S. Army Mississippi National Guard, and the parents of these cadets, who have always supported the JROTC program. The Battalion is overseen by Senior Army Instructor Colonel (R) Craig Weaver and Army Instructor SFC (R) Arturo De La Garza.
Winters Mill High School – Winters Mill High School JROTC “Falcon Battalion” Marches in Honor at Westminster Memorial Day Parade
Writer - MSG Timothy Leaks Photographer - Mr. Thomas Walker, Technology Teacher at Winters Mill HS On Memorial Day, the cadets of Winters Mill High School’s Army JROTC Falcon Battalion proudly participated in the [...]
Waimea High School – Waimea High School JROTC Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony & Change of Command
Writer - C/CPT Elisha Kate Agustinez Photographer - Jaymie Blanche Niau On May 9th, family, friends, teachers, and community members came together in the Waimea High School cafeteria to celebrate the hard work and [...]
Raider Challenge Registration Now Open
Check out the other Raider 2025 links and information: https://usarmyjrotc.army.mil/raider-home/ https://usarmyjrotc.army.mil/nationalraiderchallenge/ 🗓️ Event Overview Dates: October 23–26, 2025 Location: Fort Knox, Kentucky Participants: Over 300 JROTC teams nationwide Purpose: Test cadets’ physical [...]
