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.

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March 24th, 2026|Comments Off on Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

Ansbach Middle High School’s marksmanship team found success at Camp Perry, Ohio, as cadets prepare for this week’s National Air Rifle Championships (photo by Army Instructor Christopher Buchanan) Written by Cadet Schuettpelz The [...]

Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

March 11th, 2026|Comments Off on Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

Cadets from Daegu Middle High School in Daegu, South Korea gather around the "Helmet with Holes" exhibit at the Waegwan War Memorial Museum, which collects and displays authentic artifacts from the Korean War. (Photo [...]