Writer - Photographer - On March 7, the Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion proudly competed at the annual 4th Brigade Drill Competition held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Unarmed Drill Team arrived ready to compete, eager to showcase their precision and discipline against numerous schools. Leading up to the competition, cadets dedicated themselves [...]

Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson & SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson Denbigh High School JROTC cadets recently participated in a service-learning project at Knollwood Elementary School, engaging with young students through military drill instruction. During the visit, cadets demonstrated stationary movements, guiding students through basic commands such as attention, parade rest, [...]

Writer & Photographer - C/1LT Reyes, Angelin The importance of teamwork in JROTC revolves around effective communication, leadership development, and collaboration. During our visit to the annual U.S. Army Recruitment event at Fort Liberty, cadets from Overhills High School had the opportunity to explore various Military Occupational Specialties and gain insight into the daily responsibilities [...]

Writer - OHS, PAO C/1LT Isabella McIver Photographer - Overhills High School Army JROTC recently participated in mentoring Anderson Creek Primary and South Harnett Elementary School, instructing them on proper flag protocols. The day culminated with a lesson on how to properly display and store the flag. There are several traditions and customs associated with [...]

Writer - Photographer - On Saturday 01 March 2025, the Scorpion Battalion from NBHS conducted its 52nd Annual Military Ball at the NC Army National Guard Armory in Wilmington, NC. 1SG Williams was honored along with all seniors for his pending retirement.

Writer - c/CPT Jordan Littlejohn Photographer - CW4(R) Travus Heffernan On Friday, January 31st, cadets from the Palisades High School Puma Battalion attended the annual CMS Military Ball at the Oasis Shriners facilty in Charlotte, North Carolina. They enjoyed camaraderie not only with their fellow Battalion cadets but also with peers from across the district. [...]

Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/CPT Siah’Je Simon Newport News, VA – The Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Color Guard proudly presented the colors at the opening ceremony of the Newport News One City Marathon on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Braving the frigid early morning temperatures at Newport [...]

Writer - Photographer - Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Adam Lee was selected by the American Legion Department of North Carolina for the Senior JROTC Cadet of the Year Award.

Writer - c/CPT Littlejohn, Jordan Photographer - c/CPL Phan On February 8th 2025, The Palisades High School JROTC Orienteering Team achieved an impressive 4th place at the annual JROTC Orienteering Competition on February 11, 2023. Competing for the first time, the team navigated a challenging 5.7 km course at McDowell Nature Preserve, successfully locating eleven [...]

Writer - c/CPT Reed Hinson Photographer - c/1SG Riera The Hopewell Orienteering Team competed at McDowell Nature Preserve for the annual CMS Orienteering Meet on February 8th. The team aimed to find a list of set points using a map and compass as quickly as possible. The A-team gave an exemplary performance and ended up [...]