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 [...]

Story and Photos by: 1SG (R) Johncarlo Lewis Since the start of the year, The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Color Guard proudly Presents our Nation's Colors for The Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC Pro Soccer Team, UNC at Chapel Hill Men’s Basketball Game (Tar Heels), NCAA Women’s Soccer College Championship Cup, and the Charlotte Hornets (NBA). Our [...]

Story by: LTC (R) Matthew C. PaynePhotos by: John J. Payne Bedford Army JROTC commended in joint proclamation issued by County Board of Supervisors and Town Council The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and the Bedford Town Council issued a joint proclamation declaring Army JROTC week in Bedford and commending the program for its service to the [...]

Story by: LTC (R) Richard M LivingstonPhotos by: Cadet Ryan Phan Palisades High School Army JROTC from 4th Brigade conducted Color Guard and provided leadership support with the Daughters of the American Revolution in welcoming over 82 brand-new citizens to the country at the Downtown Mecklenburg County District Courthouse on 17 Nov. 

Story by: C/CPL Bashir, MuhammadPhotos by: C/CPL Bashir, Muhammad The Howard High School Army JROTC drill teams from 4th Brigade performed well at the Century Drill Competition on November 18th. Weeks prior to the competition the drill teams held many after-school practices preparing for the competition. The armed team secured first place in inspection and second place [...]

Story by: C/SGT Rajesh, JohannaPhotos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial and C/SGT Rajesh, Johanna The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions battalion from 4th Brigade participated in the Veterans Day parade held at Merriweather on November 12th honoring all veterans. On the day of the parade, many Cadets took part in this great opportunity to march in this [...]

Story by: C/2LT Bhumula, ChaitraPhotos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial On October 28, Howard High School hosted its second Raiders competition, showcasing remarkable growth and determination within its teams. Held at Frederick Douglass High School, the event witnessed spirited competition among various schools. The team competed in the 5K, rope bridge, logistics relay, litter carry, and TPFC. Despite [...]