Story and Photos by: COL (R) Steven A. Baker Congratulations to the North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Air Rifle teams! The teams competed in the 2024 Air Rifle Service Championship in Anniston, AL, this past weekend. The teams placed 3rd and 6th in the South Region. Team A was led by Valeria Alvarado with a [...]

Story by: LTC (R) Darryl A. Owens, CSM (R) Alphonso Moten, and SFC (R) Isaac WhitePhotos by: Ms. Kiara Marshall West Charlotte High School JROTC conducted a Blood Drive in conjunction with the West Charlotte High School Health Science department in support of the American Red Cross. The Blood Drive took place on 2 November 2023. [...]

Story by: C/2LT Nicholas GreenPhotos by: C/2LT Ryan Phan Despite cool temperatures, a rigorous training plan, and some anxious nerves C/1LT Trinity Bailey, C/SFC Autumn Wills, and C/PFC Kayla Marin (not pictured), pushed through to earn the National Physical Fitness Award on the Cadet Challenge. C/SFC Willis a PHS Sophomore topped all Cadets with an overall [...]

Story by: C/CPL Edith Rios-BeltranPhotos by: C/2LT Aneres Hutchinson On October 17th, 2023, The Garinger High School "Wildcat Battalion" Drill Team competed in the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology's annual Westside Drill Meet. There was a total of five events at the competition: Armed Platoon, Unarmed Platoon, Armed Squad, Unarmed Squad, and Color Guard. The [...]

Story by: C/2LT Bhumula, ChaitraPhotos by: C/SGT Rajesh, Johanna During the spirited holiday season of 2023, Howard High School Army JROTC Cadets from 4th Brigade participated in a heartwarming service learning project to spread joy among the elderly residents of Lorien Health Services on December 14, 2023. The Cadets were determined to make a difference in [...]

Story and Photos by: C/2LT Journey Fisher On January 10 and 11, 2024, Alexandria City High School Army JROTC program selected several Cadets to attend the 8th-grade high school orientation at George Washington and Hammond Middle School. Students had an opportunity to discuss their future class assignments. Cadets shared the stage with other high school programs [...]

Story and Photos by: COL (R) Steven A. Baker Cadet Major Valeria Alvarado was selected as the North Carolina American Legion Cadet of the Year for her outstanding academic and community service record.  She is the captain of the defending Army JROTC Air Rifle National Champions, she is the Scorpion Battalion Operations Officer as a LET3, and [...]

Story by: COL (R) J.G. Howard and 1SG (R) Daryl HayesPhotos by: 1SG (R) Daryl Hayes W. A. Hough Cadets Partner with Red Cross to Instruct Local Students on Fire Safety  On December 14 2023, the W.A. Hough Army JROTC Program (Cornelius, NC) partnered with the American Red Cross to educate kindergarten thru second grade [...]

Story and Photos by: C/2LT Vu Phan CHARLOTTE, NC - Cadets from Palisades High School Army JROTC Puma Battalion assisted in setting up and tearing down River Gate Elementary annual Fall Festival this autumn. During the festival, the Cadets guided cars to the overflow parking lot. They also sold cotton candy and popcorn to the [...]

Story and Photos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion Drill team from 4th Brigade participated at the Atholton which hosted the Best of the Best competition on December 9th. The Howard Lions Battalion drill teams placed first overall at the Best of the Best drill competition hosted by Atholton [...]