Submitted by: 1SG (Ret) Johncarlo Lewis On December 10th, 2022 The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Color Guard proudly Presents our Nation's Colors for Duke University Men’s Basketball Game. Our Cadets received many accolades from the Duke staff for their level of professionalism and performance. Cadet SSG Mamaril presented the Duke Staff with our [...]

Written by: SAI LTC (R) Mark Thomas Dec. 7, 2022, Seventeen Hawthorne Academy high school JROTC cadets were recognized by Congresswoman Alma Adams, 12th District of North Carolina, for their contributions in hosting the annual Military Service Academy Day.  The Military Service Academy Day brought together recruiting representatives from the US Military Academy, West Point, NY; US [...]

Submitted by: MAJ (R) Kerry Greene, SAI Cadet Wesley Wideman is not an amateur bowler and initially thought basketball would be his calling. That all changed when he was about nine years old and he rolled his first bowling ball. Having spent his youth enjoying other sports, like basketball, and football, he was no stranger [...]

Written by C/SSG Rebeca Moreno and C/CPL Tamang  Butler JROTC Raiders completed the 2022 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot early morning before digging in at table by completing the 34th annual 8K running event. Raiders are familiar with running distances up to 3 miles and wanted to challenge themselves by going further to test their endurance around [...]

Submitted by: 1SG (R) Harold Smith The Palisades Puma Battalion started its rich legacy by presenting the National colors to the inaugural football game. The weather was perfect for football as the sunset provided the perfect background as the lights shined on the new stadium. The Puma Battalion Color Guard led by C/SFC Mia Zapata, C/SSG [...]

Shared by: SGM (R) Ruby Murray High School JROTC Instructor receives community award for making a difference in the lives of Cumberland County residents Click here to read our previous story on SGM Murray's accomplishments. Fayetteville, NC – Another premier professional in Cumberland County Schools is making a difference in the community and being recognized [...]

Submitted by: Major (Ret) Darryl A. Kelly Major (Ret) Darryl A. Kelly, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) at Richmond Senior High School JROTC, recognized Cadet Andrea Ellerbe for being the first-ever recipient of the Steve Shelton Memorial JROTC Award! Click here to read the full story (external link). Cadet Andrea Ellerbe

Submitted by: LTC (R) Victor Burnette Each year the Woodbridge Senior High School Viking Battalion thank local community veterans of veteran organizations, local community veterans, and veteran teachers and staff. It is our effort to teach our school about veterans and is the second year where the cadets recognize a military veteran who continues to [...]

Submitted by: COL (R) Carlton Day 40 teams of JROTC Cadets met on the field of competition, November 5th, for the 2022 JROTC Virginia State Raider Challenge, Best of the Best Qualifier. The Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee hosted the event and provide a unique experience for the competing high schools. Watch the [...]

Story and photos by: C/2LT Nguy Mallard Creek High-school Participates in the Veterans Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte. Commander C/CSM Lynch and C/CPT Godoy marched cadets while singing cadences during the whole parade showing patriotism and unity representing Mallard Creek. Cadets were honored to show their support by marching and serving in this parade. We [...]