Writer – Major (R) Monica Martinez, SAI

Photographer – Mia Escamilla, PSJA High School

The South Texas schools conducted Camp Machape JCLC at Camp Zephyr on March 25-29, 2025. The event included high ropes course, physical fitness, archery, rock climbing, marksmanship, drownproofing, land navigation and knots training. There were several instructors involved in this events. On March 25-29, 2025 the following South Texas schools conducted Camp Machape JCLC at Camp Zephyr Commanded by LTC (R) Barrera and SGM (R) Rand in Sandia, Texas: Ed North, Kingsville, Roma, Economedes, PSJA, PSJA SW, PSJA Memorial, PSJA North, Mission, Mission Vets, Carrizo Springs, McAllen Rowe, Edinburg Vela, Laredo Alexander, and Weslaco. The cadets conducted high ropes course, physical fitness, archery, rock climbing, marksmanship, drownproofing, land navigation and knots training. The cadets learned valuable lessons in leadership, discipline and teamwork while building their self-confidence, lifelong friendships and camaraderie.

Howard High School: Cadets bring holiday spirit to nursing home

December 11th, 2025|Comments Off on Howard High School: Cadets bring holiday spirit to nursing home

Army JROTC Cadets sing holiday songs for residents at Lorien Nursing Home. (Photo by Cadet Iliana Gaitan-McCastle) Written by Cadet Iliana Gaitan-McCastle On Dec. 4, the Howard High School JROTC program visited Lorien Nursing Home [...]

Ansbach High School: 2025 Veterans Day Trip

December 11th, 2025|Comments Off on Ansbach High School: 2025 Veterans Day Trip

Army JROTC Cadets from Ansbach High School visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery. (Photo by Cadet Minka Larson) Written by Cadet Ella Peavler & Cadet Marley Shackleton This year, for our annual Veterans Day trip, we [...]