Written by:  MAJ (Ret.) Ervin Purvis Palisades High School in Charlotte, N.C. and their Army JROTC program may be new, but the Cadets’ sense of responsibility and community service are indicative of a tenured organization.  The Cadets’ understanding of values, community service, and leadership inspired them to step outside of the classroom and demonstrate some [...]

Submitted by: 1SG (Ret) Chet Chrapliwy The Morehead Army JROTC Panther Battalion had the honor of conducting the Color Guard the 2023 opening session of the North Carolina Senate. The session was broadcast live throughout the state of North Carolina. The Morehead Army JROTC Color Guard was granted permission to enter the Senate Chamber by LT [...]

Story written by: C/CPT Nguy and C/CPL TshiyoyiPhotos Credits: SAI Colonel Mosteller (photo 1), C/CPT Nguy (photo 2-3) The Maverick Battalion has hosted a Holiday Toy Drive. Cadets have filled up 7 1/2 large bags of toys. These toys were donated to our former Army instructor Chief Denson’s Church: W.B.F Lighthouse Outreach Center. These toys [...]

Submitted by C/SGT Carolina AlonsoPhotos by C/SGT Carolina Alonso On December 3rd, 2022, the Garinger JROTC and three other Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools JROTC programs came together to participate in The Mint Hill Christmas Parade. Our cadets were able to enjoy this event in many different ways such as fellowship with other programs and speak with [...]

Story written by: C/CPT NguyPhoto Credit: C/2LT Doan Mallard Creek JROTC Hosts their first Service Learning Project this year as Operation Feed the Hungry (canned food drive). This years Canned Food Drive was partnered up with the Mallard Creek High School clubs: Deca, AAA (Asian Appreciation Association) and Multicultural in collaboration with Hope Street Pantry [...]

Story and Photo by: 1SG (R) Harold Smith Cadet Staff Sergeant Justice McKeever an Honor Student at Palisades High School ranked top 10 in Medical Math at the HOSA – Future Health Professionals Regional Convention at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC. The competition is designed to motivate HOSA members to improve their knowledge [...]

SGM (R) Ruby Murray, a JROTC instructor at South View High School, shared photos of South View High School leading from the front during a wreath laying ceremony.

Submitted by: COL (Ret) J.G. Howard Photo Credit: 1SG (Ret) Daryl Hayes On December 14, 2022, the W.A. Hough Army JROTC Program (Cornelius, NC) partnered with the American Red Cross to educate kindergarten thru second grade students at Cornelius (NC) Elementary School (CES) on fire safety.   To accomplish this important task the Husky Battalion utilized [...]

Story by retired Army Major Anton Alston PIKEVILLE, N.C.On December 17, 2022, eleven cadets from Charles B. Aycock High School Army Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Pikeville Cemetery. The wreath laying ceremony was sponsored by the Pikeville American Legion Post 541.The cadets provided a Color Guard [...]

Submitted by: Bulldog Battalion S5 The St Pauls Bulldogs began their service learning early in the school year and culminated the on the first weekend in December.  The local Lion’s Club of St Pauls is the lead agency that manages the Loflin/Walker fund which raises over $40,000 annually for the families of the community.  The [...]