Submitted by: SFC (Ret.) Ivan J. Alvira WAIPAHU, HI — A huge congratulations to the very first high school dual enrolled student to become the International PTK President, Cadet Keziah Christie Ancheta! Not only is she the Phi Theta Kappa International president, but she is also the Waipahu JROTC Marauder Battalion S-6. The Marauder Battalion [...]

Story and photo credit: Greg Stephens, 8th Brigade JROTC NAVAL BASE, GUAM -- 8th Brigade Army JROTC Cadets attend the Guam JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) which took place from 7 to 11 February at the EOD obstacle course at Naval Base Guam. Top Photo: Is CPT Fontanilla from the University of Guam ROTC giving [...]

Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) John TaoPhoto credit: LTC (Ret.) John Tao Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) John Tao, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) of East Union High School Army JROTC, shares the following: "The East Union Army JROTC Raider team successfully defended its title as State champion for 7th time in 2023 Fresno Raider Challenge hosted by Fresno State University [...]

The winning essay from the 2022 Lt. Gen. Theodore G. Stroup Jr. Achievement Award recipient is available online. Named for Stroup, a former Association of the U.S. Army vice president of Education who is now an AUSA senior fellow, the program recognizes Junior ROTC cadets for their achievements. It also aims to “engage the next [...]

Submitted by: SFC (Ret.) Ivan J. Alvira WAIPAHU, HI -- The Marauder Battalion takes to the Sea! Our Army JROTC cadets took their leadership skills and work ethic to the water in support of the School paddling team earning them 1st place in one of the regatta races and a spot in the Oahu Interscholastic [...]

Story and photos by: C/PFC Sofia Del Rosario TINIAN, CNMI -- On Friday, January 13, 2023, the Stallion Battalion took part in this year’s Inaugural Ceremony at Jones Beach. Our battalion’s leadership organized a color guard team, along with an honor guard team for the ceremony. Honorable Mayor Edwin Palacios Aldan took an oath of [...]

Story and pictures by Senior Army Instructor, LTC (Ret) Timothy Schiller On 27 January 2023, eight (8) Cadets from the Mililani High School Army JROTC Trojan Battalion toured the USCGC MIDGETT (WMSL 757) under the supervision of Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Brandee Schiller, the Assistant Engineer Officer onboard and a former Mililani High School Trojan [...]

Submitted by: SFC (Ret) Rob AguilarPhoto Credit: SFC (Ret) Rob Aguilar SFC (Ret) Rob Aguilar, Army Instructor (AI) at Oregon City High School Army JROTC, shares the following news: "Today our multiple-award-winning Color Guard Team 1 (all girls) was asked to provide a Color Guard and presentation of colors for the Clackamas County Community Townhall [...]

Video created by: Washoe County School DistrictVideo shared by: LTC (Ret) Scott Caldwell The Huskie battalion is the oldest and one of the best JROTC Programs in Nevada. Like our school, we represent Respect, Honor, and Strength, and we strive for excellence and honor amongst our school and other programs. We always participate in numerous [...]

Submitted by: 1SG (R) C.R. Watts Photo credit (1SG Watts AI/ Diane Clary General Manager Brown's Electric) Cadets of the Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Thunderbird Battalion spent summer vacation time in uniform no-less, “practicing good citizenship and patriotism” as a local business called on them to be part of “Free Flag Handout Day” [...]