Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Jennings Tonia Ritenour High School Army JROTC from 3rd Brigade is a new JROTC program and they made their debut marching in the St. Louis Veterans Day Parade on 11/11/2023. The community is so proud that our Ritenour H.S. Cadets could be part of this important tradition as we recognize [...]

Story and Photos by: MSG (R) Dmitri B Payne On Thursday, 9 NOV 2023, St Louis Public Schools Army JROTC Cadets from 3rd Brigade present the Colors at the Missouri Athletic Club St. Louis Mo for MG (R) William (Will) Blaylock II during the Veterans Day parade. MG (R) Blaylock just finished his command with the [...]

Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson Junction City Cadets Attend Coyote Day The 190th Aerial Refueling Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard hosted its first ever "Coyote Day" inviting Cadets from nine high schools to visit Forbes Field in Topeka in order to learn about the unit's mission, tour the KC-135 aircraft the [...]

Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Michael DeBolt The Mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover service members and veterans with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Catherine Roberts founded the Quilts of Valor Foundation in 2003. It’s a non-profit that awards specialized quilts to military members and veterans who have been touched [...]

Story by: C/CSM Reagan GreenePhotos by:  C/2LT Noah Vallera, C/2LT Lorenzo Bonk, and C/CSM Reagan Greene Joliet, IL - On Friday, September 29, 2023, Joliet West High School was abuzz with excitement as students, staff, and the local community came together to celebrate their annual Homecoming festivities. The day was filled with spirit, pride, and culminated [...]

Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Jennings Tonia METRO ST. Louis, MO Saturday, September 30, 2023, The Ritenour High School Army JROTC from 3rd Brigade participated in the SROTC Team Building at Washington University.  Events: Grenade throw, Tactical Combat Casualty, Sprint Drag Carry, Kettle Bell Squat, Standing Power Throw, Flex Arm Hold and Tug of [...]

Story by: C/CSM Reagan GreenePhotos by:  C/MAJ Emily McCune and C/2LT Noah Vallera On October 18, 2023, Joliet West High School hosted their annual trunk or treat. Clubs/activities get together with a car (decorating and dressing up if they wish) to pass out candy. This event is open to all in the community. The Army JROTC did [...]

Story and Photos by: Julie Wengelewski The Cretin-Derham Hall High School Army JROTC annual Diamond Promotion Ceremony took place on September 15. The Cadets who were promoted will fill key leadership positions within the Raider Brigade for the remainder of the school year. Emma Butler '24 was appointed the 107th Brigade Commander in the Corps of Cadets’ 100-plus year history and Katie O'Donnell '24 was appointed Deputy Brigade [...]

Story and Photos by: Julie Wengelewski The annual Raider Brigade Fall Review took place on October 4, marking its 105th year. The Fall Review celebrates the anniversary of the first time that the Corps of Cadets marched in public at the November 1918 Thanksgiving Day Parade. This annual event welcomes the new 9th graders to the Raider Brigade Corps of Cadets [...]

Story by and Photos by: C/2LT Alexis Cadwell On October 9th 2023 the Lower Brule High School Army JROTC “Lakota” Battalion participated in the Native American Day Parade in Sioux Falls, SD with (28) Cadets. This was the Lakota Battalion’s second year leading the parade and all participants were thankful and honored to represent the [...]