Authored by: SFC (R) Ivan J. AlviraPhotos by: SFC (R) Ivan J. Alvira Cadet Maddison Miyasato from Waipahu High School Army JROTC was recently recognized by the Hawaii State Legislature for her outstanding achievement and much-deserved recognition during the 2023 National FFA Agriscience Fair. While participating in the national competition Ms. Miyasato received many laudable comments [...]

Authored by: SFC (R) Ivan J. AlviraPhotos by: SFC (R) Ivan J. Alvira On February 14 & 15 along with the Academy of Professional and Public Service, Cadets from the Waipahu High School Army JROTC visited the USS Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial. During their visit Cadets learned about the acts of heroism and the [...]

Authored by: MAJ (R) Daniel Erskine Photos by: Bettye Davis High School Year Book Team Mayor Dave Bronson, Guest Speaker, Reflects on Flag's Importance at Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbird Battalion JROTC Flag Retirement Ceremony In a poignant tribute to the enduring symbol of freedom, Mayor Dave Bronson stood as the guest speaker at the Flag [...]

Story and Photos by: 1SG (Ret) Raymond Eason, SSG(Ret) Terry Buckhannon, and C/2LT Miriana Estrada 39th Annual Kingdom Day Parade On Monday January 15, 2024, the Garfield High School Army JROTC Mighty Bulldawg Battalion Elite Color Guard had the distinct honor of starting off the 39th Annual Kingdom day (theme banner) parade along with the rest [...]

Story by: C/CPL Cabarles, JurisPhotos by: C/SGT Del Rosario, Sofia C/SGT Lenteja, Adriel and C/MAJ Lenteja, Jaedon Tinian Stallion Battalion Hosts 5K Run, Walk, and Wheel On Jan. 13, 2024, Tinian High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade organized a five-kilometer run, walk, or wheel around San Jose Village inviting the community to join in the event. [...]

Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) Siimoa M.I. Galoia Tafuna High School JROTC Spreads Holiday Cheer with a Successful Toy Drive The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) at Tafuna High School (THS) recently showcased its dedication to community service through an impactful Service Learning Project (SLP). This project, a Toy Drive for Tafuna Elementary School [...]

Story by: C/2LT Jazmine FurtonPhotos by: C/CPL Troy Cabarles Stallion Battalion’s Flag Detail Successfully Returns after 7 years The Tinian High School was awash with anticipation as students, faculty, and staff gathered on the school grounds for a historic moment: the first flag ceremony of 2024. But this wasn't just any ordinary flag ceremony—it marked the return [...]

Story by: C/SGT Del Rosario, Sofia and C/PFC Medicielo, JuliaPhotos by: C/SGT Sofia Del Rosario, and C/1SG Mary Gomez Stallion Battalion Competes in PSS Army JROTC 2023 Hawkeye Archery Competition On December 16, 2023, the Stallion Battalion had an opportunity to fly up to Saipan to participate in this year’s Archery Competition! This competition is new to [...]

Story by: MAJ (R) Siimoa GaloiaPhotos by: Maea Fepulea'i Bronze Ambition: 17-Year-Old Cadet Colonel Fepulea'i's Triumph at the Pacific Games  Cadet Colonel Olefa Fepulea'i, a 17-year-old Senior at Tafuna High School and the Army JROTC Task Force Commander, exemplifies the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) mission and core values, particularly Duty and [...]

Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Manuel Pulido December 7, 2023, marked the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This year’s commemoration ceremony hosted by the National Park Service, Pacific Historic Parks - USS Arizona, and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command had the theme "Legacy of Hope." The theme highlights our youth and the [...]