Submitted by: 1SG (Ret.) Harold SmithPhoto Credit: C/SSG Mia Zapata CHARLOTTE, NC -- After several hours of learning her study guide, practicing in front of a mirror, in her bedroom or making personal cue cards to help her, Cadet Private First Class Elizabeth Mazingo fought through shaky nerves and a highly competitive group of cadets to [...]

Story by: MAJ (Ret.) Sang Lee BROOKLYN, NY -- On February 11th 2023, the Tiger Battalion Fort Hamilton hosted the first all Army JROTC robotics event at Fort Hamilton High School. Nine different schools competed in the 2023 SPIN-UP VEX qualifier. The Fort Hamilton High School Tiger Battalion programed, planned, organized, set up, and executed the first [...]

Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Raymond Eason (SAI) and SSG (Ret.) Terry Buckhannon (AI) On February 12, 2023, members of the Garfield HS Army JROTC Color Guard performed the opening ceremony for Students Run LA (SRLA) Hansen Dam 30K Run.  The mission of the SRLA is to challenge and encourage at-risk students to experience the benefits [...]

Submitted by: COL (Ret.) Marc A. Garcia MIAMI, FL -- Under the supervision of Army Instructor (AI) SFC John "Brian" Oriol,  Miami Northwestern Senior High School JROTC Cadets lowered the United States Flag to Half-Staff in a dignified ceremony In Honor Of (IHO) Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day. A small tribute to the 17 Students and [...]

Submitted by: SFC (Ret.) Ivan J. Alvira WAIPAHU, HI — A huge congratulations to the very first high school dual enrolled student to become the International PTK President, Cadet Keziah Christie Ancheta! Not only is she the Phi Theta Kappa International president, but she is also the Waipahu JROTC Marauder Battalion S-6. The Marauder Battalion [...]

Submitted by: MSG (R) Eric A. Meister BUFFALO, NY -- MSG (Ret.) Eric A. Meister shares a photo of the Northeast High School Army JROTC Color Guard with Billy Buffalo, the mascot for the NFL's Buffalo Bills! Northeast High School Army JROTC posted the colors at the NFL Playoff Game with the Buffalo Bills Vs [...]

Submitted by: Mr. Matt Cantrell, U.S. Army Cadet Command Safety ANNISTON, AL -- The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Southern Regional Air Rifle Competition was held from 9 to 11 February earlier this month in Anniston, Alabama. Mr. Matt Cantrell from the U.S. Army Cadet Command Safety team was on-hand to observe the safety guidelines in [...]

Story and photo credit: Greg Stephens, 8th Brigade JROTC NAVAL BASE, GUAM -- 8th Brigade Army JROTC Cadets attend the Guam JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) which took place from 7 to 11 February at the EOD obstacle course at Naval Base Guam. Top Photo: Is CPT Fontanilla from the University of Guam ROTC giving [...]

Submitted by: LTC (R) Kenneth P. GreenVideo Credit: Coral Glade High School Army JROTC Robotics Team LTC (Ret.) Kenneth P. Green, Director of Army Instruction (DAI) for Broward County Public Schools Army JROTC, shared a video from the Coral Glades High School Army #JROTC Robotics team. The cadets brief the school board at the end [...]

Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) John TaoPhoto credit: LTC (Ret.) John Tao Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) John Tao, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) of East Union High School Army JROTC, shares the following: "The East Union Army JROTC Raider team successfully defended its title as State champion for 7th time in 2023 Fresno Raider Challenge hosted by Fresno State University [...]