Writer: 1SG Edwards Photographer: 1SG Edwards From June 3 to June 11, 2024, seventeen Menehune Cadets traveled to Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, becoming the first Hawaii Honor Platoon to represent Hawaii at this historic event. They honored Allied service members by placing leis on the graves of Hawaiian soldiers and later [...]

Writer: C/CPT Fredy Padamada Jr. Photographer: COL (RET.) Vincent L Freeman Jr. From June 3 to June 11, 2024, seventeen Menehune Cadets traveled to Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, becoming the first Hawaii Honor Platoon to represent Hawaii at this historic event. They honored Allied service members by placing leis on the [...]

Writer: Major Daniel R. Erskine, US Army Retired Photographer: Major Daniel R. Erskine Tafuna High School's JROTC program from American Samoa proudly celebrates the achievement of three cadets who were awarded National Army ROTC Scholarships. Cadet Captain Loring Faiivae received a four-year scholarship and is set to study Cybersecurity at Pacific Lutheran University. Cadet Colonel [...]

Writer: Major Daniel R. Erskine, US Army Retired Photographer: Major Daniel R. Erskine The Thunderbird Cadet BC, Makarius Swetzof and the unit SAI, Major Dan Erskine flying to some training in a UH60 Blackhawk. Anchorage area cadets honoring the flag outside 11th Arctic Airborne Division Headquarters during retreat. From May 28 to June 1, 2024, [...]

Authored by: LTC William ReinhartPhotos by: SFC Juan Gordiano (Atholton HS graduates attending Service Academies) Pictured Left to Right: Michelle Kim, Daniel Ogordi, and Paul Kim. I would like to recognize three individuals for their appointment to the one of the United States Service Academies as a member of the Class of 2028. This appointment [...]

Authored by: MAJ (Ret) Madonna RobertsPhotos by: 1SG(R) Raymond Eason On May 25, 2024, members of the James A Garfield HS Color Guard reflected and acknowledged members of the Armed Services who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The Mighty Bulldawg Battalion and many others across the nation took part in remembrance services with relatives, [...]

Authored by: MAJ (Ret) Madonna RobertsPhotos by: MAJ (Ret) Madonna L. Roberts Cdt/SSG Ryan Rivera Mojica performs drill routine at Republic Square, Pilsen, Czech Republic Vilseck JROTC Cadets perform drill routine at Liberation Festival 2024 Ansbach JROTC Cadets perform drill routine at Republic Square, Pilsen, Czech Republic Ansbach JROTC Cadets perform drill routine at Liberation [...]

Authored by: C/1LT Sofia Del RosarioPhotos by: C/SGT Juris Cabarles, C/1LT Sofia Del Rosario Cadet Maj. Clarize Crystal Rodriguez, a now 18-year-old senior from Tinian High School was accepted into the prestigious University of Chicago (UChicago) through the QuestBridge Match Scholars Program. Along with an acceptance to the 4-year university, Ms. Clarize also received a [...]

Authored by: SAI LTC (R) James RuzickaPhotos by: C/SGT Juris Cabarles & C/1LT Sofia Del Rosario (Public Affairs Officer) Stallion Battalion Companies in formation Credit: C/1LT Sofia Del Rosario C/CPT Edgard Acollador receiving a plaque of recognition from Mayor Edwin Aldan Credit: C/SGT Juris Cabarles Change Of Command 2024 Colorguard Team Credit: C/SGT Juris Cabarles [...]

Authored by: 1SG Brian EdwardsPhotos by: Mallard Creek HS started a Middle School JROTC Club at Ridge Road Middle School. This is the inaugural year for this program, meant to motivate middle school students and help them understand the benefits of enrolling in JROTC in High school. The program includes 6-8th grade students, these potential cadets [...]