Submitted by: LTC (Ret) Paul Brown and 1SG (Ret) Johncarlo Lewis Good afternoon! Just wanted to share a few photos of our outstanding Cadets (senior class of 2023) at pro soccer last night. We want to thank Mr. Au and Ms. Sherman for joining us on this special evening. Go Jackets!

Written by: C/1LT Paola Del Rello  Two cadets from Union High School’s 85th Army JROTC Battalion have recently been recognized for their achievements. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Brianna Serrano and Cadet Major Mia Paz-Martinez have just received honors for their academic, school and community leadership.  JROTC’s mission statement is “To Motivate Young People to Be Better [...]

Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Isaac Baumer HAINES CITY, FL -- The Mayor of Haines City has proclaimed that April 15th is “Ridge Community High School Drill Team Day.” The Bolts Drill Team has achieved unprecedented success at the District, Regional, State and National Level. Mayor Huffman stated in her proclamation that “The City of Haines City [...]

Written by: CW4 (Ret.) Brian Harris FULTON COUNTY, GA -- On March 31st, 2023 Creekside High School JROTC Cadet Sergeant First Class JaSaun Ransom won the first ever Fulton County, Georgia LET 1 Cadet of the Year competition. Rising above nearly 1,000 other students, Ransom demonstrated unwavering dedication and determination throughout the demanding event, which [...]

Story by: SFC (Ret.) Larry Sisemore ATLANTA, GA -- The Ringgold Color Guard presented the colors at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. They presented for the MLS Atlanta United Soccer team. The team was also recognized on the nightly new cast in Chattanooga for this accomplishment. The girls were also allowed to stand on the red carpet and sign [...]

Written by: 1SG (R) Paul N. Mahoney DENVER, CO -- On 15 April, the Rocky Mountain National Drill Meet was conducted at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado.  The Meet was attended by 30 teams from across the country to include one team from Guam! Special guests included the Sergeant Major of the Army, [...]

Written by: CW4 (Ret.) Christine V. Landers DALLAS, TX -- C/1LT Nicolas Powell represented Hillcrest High School for the SY23-24 Brigade Staff Board. Nicolas competed against Dallas Independant School District (ISD) High School JROTC cadets for a position on the Brigade Board Staff. The board interview process evaluated Nicolas on personal appearance, uniform wear, general [...]

Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 4 of 4Click here to read about Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Aragus (part 1)Click here to read about Cadet Command Sergeant Major Elizabeth Rigney (part 2)Click here to read about Cadet Major Jasmine "Jai" Nava (part 3) Houston ISD is the 4th largest district [...]

Written by: LTC (Ret.) Richard R. Hodgson Junction City AJROTC Cadets assisted the Geary County Schools' Kansas Kids Fitness Day, an annual event for all the third graders in the district.  This event has been held at the 12th street Rec Center in previous years, the district decided to hold it on the Junction City High [...]

Written by: COL (Ret.) Dwight Lydic DENVER, CO -- The Benson Cadets marked a new milestone on 15 April competing in the Rocky Mountain National Drill Championships at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. They competed against 27 of the best JROTC drill teams from across the country. Placements:Armed Regulation Drill - Third PlaceColor Guard [...]