Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) Chris Robertson

Hamamoto Receives Legion of Valor Bronze Cross

On 28 September 2023, Punahou School President Dr. Mike Latham presented the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross to Cadet Major Kylee Hamamoto, in recognition of her outstanding service and commitment to her school and the Army JROTC program. The Legion of Valor is presented to 1 out of 4,000 JROTC Cadets each year and is presented to Cadets who demonstrate excellence in military, scholastic, and civil affairs.

Cadet Hamamoto is a Senior, LET 3, who plans to attend Harvard University with an Army SROTC scholarship. Besides serving as the Battalion XO, Cadet Hamamoto is the founder and executive director of her own nonprofit organization, WeGo! Hawaii. Cadet Hamamoto is an inspiration to many and serves as a brilliant reflection of the Army JROTC program, her school, her family, and herself.

North Central High School: Raider Team Claims 4th Brigade Championship

April 2nd, 2026|Comments Off on North Central High School: Raider Team Claims 4th Brigade Championship

The North Central High School Raider Team from Kershaw, South Carolina won the “Best of the Best” 4th Brigade Raider Competition last month at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Pictured are cadets Jasmine-Cruz Salinas, Briseyda [...]

Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

March 24th, 2026|Comments Off on Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

Ansbach Middle High School’s marksmanship team found success at Camp Perry, Ohio, as cadets prepare for this week’s National Air Rifle Championships (photo by Army Instructor Christopher Buchanan) Written by Cadet Schuettpelz The [...]