Writer - SFC (R) Steven E. Cooper Photographer - SFC(R) Kevin Barr and Chief Harris The annual Drone and Drill Competition at Tri-Cities High School brought fierce competition and incredible displays of skill, drawing schools from across Georgia. Teams traveled from as far as Madison County and Cleveland, Georgia, to participate in this thrilling event [...]

Writer/Photographer - 1SG(R) Raymond Eason On January 18, 2025, Garfield High School Army JROTC Battalion Commander C/LTC Mai Khuong, presented her award-winning essay, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” to local members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1013 and Post Commander Mr. Tony Zapata. C/LTC Khuong’s essay reading welcomed her parents and garnered [...]

Writer - SFC (Retired) Steven Beck, Army Instructor Photographer - On Jan 18, 2025, 30 schools from across the state of Florida competed in the 6th Bde Florida State Air Rifle Championship. The competition was held at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, FL. This competition was a 3x20 which required the cadets to [...]

Writer - Sergeant First Class Ben R. Sutton (Retired) SAI Photographer - Spartans Battalion JROTC/Illinois National Guard Recruiters  The Springfield Southeast High School JROTC “Spartans Battalion” participated in a Physical Training Day with the Illinois Army National Guard Recruiters. The Recruiters instructed the cadets on the exercises of the Army Combat Fitness Test. The Cadets [...]

Writer - C/2LT Batinggal, Daniella Photographer - C/CPT Mendoza, Chiaralei The JROTC cadets from the Dolphin Battalion participated in the 6th Annual Extreme Raider Competition (ERC), Hustle N’ Tussle, held at Marianas High School on January 11, 2025. Raiders provide cadets with the experience of intense training for a challenging and exciting competition. It places [...]

Writer - Cadet CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Mohamed Elsafty, a former Patriot Battalion Commander and current member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, returned to Denbigh High School to share his experiences and insights with students interested in pursuing [...]

Writer & Photographer - CW2 Richard D. Kovats SAI The cadets of the Indian Battalion proudly showed their support of equality during the “March for Martin” parade through the Hallways of Lenape High School. This annual event honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as students march through the corridors while his I iconic “I have [...]

Writer - Photographer - On November 9, 2024, the JROTC Puma Battalion proudly marched through Uptown Charlotte in the annual Veterans Day Parade, showcasing their respect and admiration for veterans. Led by each unit’s Color Guard and Staff, the cadets displayed impeccable discipline and unity, symbolizing the values of duty and honor instilled by the [...]

Writer - Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Battalion embarked on an inspiring journey to the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. This enriching experience allowed cadets to dive deep into the legacy, contributions, struggles, and triumphs of [...]

Writer & Photographer - LTC (Ret) Ryan Core Indianapolis, IN – Junior ROTC cadets at Arsenal Tech High School were treated to an action-packed experience when U.S. Army recruiters visited their school, bringing along the Army Recruiting Command's cutting-edge Adventure Trailer. Over the course of two days, more than 60 students cycled through the immersive [...]