Writer - C/CPT Villaluz, Shanna Photographer - C/2LT Malabanan, Brit & Tangi, Therence On February 28, 2025, The Manta Ray Battalion participated in the annual Inter-Island Drill Competition with an Unarmed and Armed Team. Cadets awoke early in the morning and prepared for their competition. The competition started at 9:00 AM and ended at 11:00 [...]

Writer & Photographer - MAJ Siimoa Galoia  The Tafuna High School Army JROTC program in American Samoa has once again proven its commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership by making history at two inaugural 8th Brigade competitions in February 2025. The cadets showcased their skills, teamwork, and determination, securing back-to-back championships in both the VEX [...]

Writer - C/2LT Gianan, Ronette Photographer - C/2LT Yu, Summer The JROTC cadets from the Dolphin Battalion participated in the VEX V5 Robotics High-Stakes Competition on February 1, 2025, at Liberty Station Conference Center. The event aimed to showcase the skills and innovation of the robotics team, which is an essential part of the program. [...]

Writer - CW3(R) Johnnie L. Hickson Jr. & (SAI) CW4 Owen Connors Photographer - SSG Matthew Foster & S5 C/SGT Aiko Taskahashi   Roosevelt HS Army JROTC competed in the West Point Drill Competition hosted by Kaimuki High School in Honolulu Hawaii. 28 Roosevelt Drill Team Cadets along with 2 Drill Team Managers tested their skills [...]

Writer - Major Daniel R. Erskine (Retired) Photographer - Michael Soupkup On October 25, 2024, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan presented the prestigious Bronze Level Legion of Valor for Achievement to Cadet Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Isabella Iparraguirre at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. This award is the highest distinction within the JROTC and ROTC programs, [...]

Writer/Photographer - 1SG(R) Raymond Eason On January 18, 2025, Garfield High School Army JROTC Battalion Commander C/LTC Mai Khuong, presented her award-winning essay, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” to local members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1013 and Post Commander Mr. Tony Zapata. C/LTC Khuong’s essay reading welcomed her parents and garnered [...]

Writer - C/2LT Batinggal, Daniella Photographer - C/CPT Mendoza, Chiaralei The JROTC cadets from the Dolphin Battalion participated in the 6th Annual Extreme Raider Competition (ERC), Hustle N’ Tussle, held at Marianas High School on January 11, 2025. Raiders provide cadets with the experience of intense training for a challenging and exciting competition. It places [...]

Writer - C/CPT Fredy Padamada Photographer - COL (R) Vincent L Freeman Jr. Three cadets from the Waimea High School Army JROTC Battalion participated in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony and Parade in Waikiki, Hawaii on Dec. 7-8, 2024. During this trip, the cadets visited numerous historic locations such as Wheeler Army Airfield, the USS [...]

Writer - Photographer - From Fontana, California to Yuma, AZ, Raider Team travel to compete in the first ever Devil Dog Challenge held at Yuma Marine Corp Air Station on Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2024. Kaiser’s Mixed Team came in fist in 5 of the 6 events and took home THOR’s hammer as the overall Champion.

Writer - Photographer - Nissi Pula Nissi Pulse Race Nissi rowing Nissi Pula Medals Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Nissi Pula, a leader and role model within Tafuna High School JROTC, proudly represented American Samoa at the prestigious Oceania Rowing Camp 2024 in Australia. As the 2nd Battalion Commander, Nissi is known for setting the example and [...]