Story by: LTC (R) Mark ThomasPhotos by: Ms. Ursula Jacobs-Guidry Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Army JROTC from 4th Brigade participated in the 2023 Charlotte Veterans Day Parade on November 11 to recognize our veterans. Thirty Hawthorne Cadets joined the marching elements from all the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for this annual event. Commander C/LTC Brianna Ruiz led the procession [...]

Story by: LTC (R) James RuzickaPhotos by: C/1LTTaylor Williford Cadets from the Yellow Jacket Battalion, Union County High School Army JROTC from 4th Brigade lead the annual Veterans Day Parade in Union, South Carolina.

Story by: COL (R) Samuel E. Licorish, Jr.Photos by: Angelita Lawrence October 24, 2023, Fairmont Heights High School Hornet Battalion from Landover, Maryland JROTC Color Guard and the newly charted National Society of Black Jacks Drill Team received a coin each from General Charles Q. Brown, 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and words of [...]

Story by: C/2LT Bhumula, Chaitra and C/2LT Awad, MouraPhotos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial Raiders Nationals Competition 23-24 The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion from 4th Brigade recently attended their third Raiders competition in Kentucky at the military installation, Fort Knox. They were joined by over 250 other high schools. The event featured a series of [...]

Story by: C/2LT Awad, Moura and C/SGT Rajesh, JohannaPhotos by:  C/SGT Rajesh, Johanna and C/SGT Biak, Tial Howard Raiders Competition 23-24 The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion from 4th Brigade held their first home-based Raider competition. Other high schools were Alexandria City, Atholton, Century, Mount Pleasant, South Lake, and West Potomac. The teams competed [...]

Story by: C/SGT Erika FosterPhotos by:  Shannon DuPlessis East Surry Places Second in Northwest Region Best of the Best Raider Qualifying On October 7th, the East Surry High School Army JROTC from 4th Brigade hosted the Northwest Region Best of the Best Raider Qualifying Competition. The competition was held at East Surry High School and the [...]

Story and Photos by: C/2LT Moreno, Rebeca and C/2LT Mullis, LeAnna Butler Bulldogs show their skills at the Freedom Drill Meet On Saturday, October 28th Butler High School Army JROTC Bulldogs from 4th Brigade traveled all the way to Freedom High School early in the morning; to compete in their annual BOB qualifier. They arrived at Freedom [...]

Story and Photos by: SFC (R) John A Akridge Magna Vista High School Army JROTC North Carolina A&T Field Trip On October 24th, 2023, the Magna Vista High School JROTC “Warrior” Battalion from 4th Brigade visited the campus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro, NC with twenty-seven (27) Cadets. The “Warrior” battalion toured the campus [...]

Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Timothy Merriott and 1SG (R) Foye, Kelly L. The Myers Park High School (Charlotte NC) Army JROTC Mustang Battalion Cadets from 4th Brigade participated in senior night for their school. We had 6 seniors participate with their families and friends. These seniors were given an opportunity to stand in [...]

Story by: C/CPT Christopher CrabtreePhotos by: CSM (R) James C McKee Scotland HS JROTC participates in anti-bullying week. The Cadets recited the Battalion motto and sang several motivating cadences during all 4 lunch periods. They were well received by students, all staff, and the Principal Laura Bailey.