UH-60 Black Hawk Incentive flights for Camdenton JROTC Cadets
Story and photos by 1SG (Ret) David Dowell On 14 Sep 22 over 100 Camdenton High School Cadets, Staff and Administrators had the opportunity to ride in UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Incentive flights took place at the Lee C. Fine Airport in Brumley, MO. Four aircraft were provided by members of the 35th CAB located [...]
43rd Annual Labor Solidarity Parade – Garfield HS JROTC Leads the Way!
Story by 1SG (R) Raymond Eason On September 05, 2022, after two years of not having the annual Labor Day Solidarity Parade due to the COVID pandemic. The Garfield High School Army JROTC Mighty Bulldawg Battalion was invited back once again to lead the 43rd Annual Labor Solidarity Parade with our Color Guard and carry [...]
North Hardin High School Senior Class White Water Rapids Trip
Story by SFC (R) Ivin Youngblood, Army Instructor (AI) Every Labor Day weekend for the last 21 years, the senior class of North Hardin High School embarks on a trip to ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, WV for white water rafting and team bonding. This year is the first year to continue the tradition due [...]
JROTC 9/11 Color Guard Support for Cartwright District
Story by LTC (R) Peter R. Sandberg Maryvale HS JROTC Color Guard Team was invited to present the Colors at Cartwright District's annual 9/11 Never Forget Breakfast hosted by Dr. Aguilar-Lawlor to honor First Responders and commemorate 9/11. This proved to be a great opportunity to support partners and build relationships in the Community. After [...]
Beloit Memorial JROTC Color Guard post colors for USS Beloit Crew Members
Photo and Story by Major(R) Monte Eldert, SAI The Beloit Memorial JROTC Color Guard, crew members of the USS Beloit, dignitaries and officials joined local residents Wednesday, the 7th of September at ABC Field in a celebration of the Naval ship which is named after the greater Beloit community. Pictured from Left-to-Right are Cadets Gabriel Hellen, Leighanna [...]
Davenport High School JROTC Quilts of Valor
On Friday, September 9th, 2022 Cadets from the Davenport High School JROTC program had the distinct honor and privilege of supporting the Vietnam Veterans Quilts of Valor ceremony. This event was held at the Vietnam Army Grunts Museum in San Antonio TX. The Cadets assisted with the setup, served as ushers for the VIPs, as [...]
COL (R) Marc Garcia commended by the Harvard University Scholarship Review Committee
Cambridge, Massachusetts - In March 2022, Miami Dade County Public School JROTC Senior Army Instructor COL (R) Marc A. Garcia was commended by the Harvard University Scholarship Review Committee for his work in supporting deserving students applying for admission into Harvard. The HUECU Committee reviewed 93 applicants and award 10 scholarships. COL Garcia was selected to serve on the university's [...]
The Omaha Public Schools/Creighton University Best Cadet Challenge
Submitted by LTC (R) Michael DeBolt Sixteen teams consisting of six cadets each compete for the Omaha Public Schools/Creighton University Best Cadet Team Championship Trophy. Each team consists of 5 team members with one alternate. These extraordinary young cadets have trained for this best of the best competition since last spring and to face these [...]


