Writer: C/CPT Fredy Padamada Photographer: C/SGT Jaymie Blanche Niau Before the school year began, Waimea High School Army JROTC held an open house for incoming students on August 2, 2024. This event allowed new high schoolers to experience and learn more about the Army JROTC program. Before the open house, Cadets and incoming high schoolers [...]

Writer: C/CPT Fredy Padamada Jr. Photographer: COL (RET.) Vincent L Freeman Jr. From June 3 to June 11, 2024, seventeen Menehune Cadets traveled to Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, becoming the first Hawaii Honor Platoon to represent Hawaii at this historic event. They honored Allied service members by placing leis on the [...]

Writer: Major Daniel R. Erskine, US Army Retired Photographer: Major Daniel R. Erskine Tafuna High School's JROTC program from American Samoa proudly celebrates the achievement of three cadets who were awarded National Army ROTC Scholarships. Cadet Captain Loring Faiivae received a four-year scholarship and is set to study Cybersecurity at Pacific Lutheran University. Cadet Colonel [...]

Writer: Major Daniel R. Erskine, US Army Retired Photographer: Major Daniel R. Erskine The Thunderbird Cadet BC, Makarius Swetzof and the unit SAI, Major Dan Erskine flying to some training in a UH60 Blackhawk. Anchorage area cadets honoring the flag outside 11th Arctic Airborne Division Headquarters during retreat. From May 28 to June 1, 2024, [...]

Authored by: MAJ (Ret) Madonna RobertsPhotos by: 1SG(R) Raymond Eason On May 25, 2024, members of the James A Garfield HS Color Guard reflected and acknowledged members of the Armed Services who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The Mighty Bulldawg Battalion and many others across the nation took part in remembrance services with relatives, [...]

Authored by: C/1LT Sofia Del RosarioPhotos by: C/SGT Juris Cabarles, C/1LT Sofia Del Rosario Cadet Maj. Clarize Crystal Rodriguez, a now 18-year-old senior from Tinian High School was accepted into the prestigious University of Chicago (UChicago) through the QuestBridge Match Scholars Program. Along with an acceptance to the 4-year university, Ms. Clarize also received a [...]

Authored by: SAI LTC (R) James RuzickaPhotos by: C/SGT Juris Cabarles & C/1LT Sofia Del Rosario (Public Affairs Officer) Stallion Battalion Companies in formation Credit: C/1LT Sofia Del Rosario C/CPT Edgard Acollador receiving a plaque of recognition from Mayor Edwin Aldan Credit: C/SGT Juris Cabarles Change Of Command 2024 Colorguard Team Credit: C/SGT Juris Cabarles [...]

Authored by: SFC (R) Tonia JenningsPhotos by: On 28-30 April 2024 - Tafuna High School's JROTC Toa Robotics teams achieved remarkable success at the 2024 JROTC National Championship during the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas bringing home multiple prestigious awards. Over three days of intense competition at the Kay Convention Center the Toa [...]

Authored by: C/CPT Althea CumlatPhotos by: COL (R) Vincent L Freeman JR Waimea High School Army JROTC Air Riflery precision and Sporter team traveled to Honolulu to compete in the Civilian Marksmanship Program 3-position air riflery state championships. The Civilian Marksmanship Program took place at the Sacred Hearts Academy marksmanship range on March 31st, hosted with [...]

Authored by: C/CPT Althea CumlatPhotos by: C/CPT Althea Cumlat The Menehune Adventure Challenge brought young minds from all over the state to compete in a thrilling and exciting event. A total of 20 teams from 9 different schools participated in the challenge, in which they were examined for their physical and mental strengths. The event consisted [...]