Written by: Micah A. Ray Sr. JROTC Battalion Commander's two year journey to achieve his dream of becoming an Army officer HOUSTON, TX -- In this picture, we have SE Civilian Aid to the Secretary Myrna Trevino, CPT Kelechi Odocha (West Point Admissions Officer SW Region, West Point Field Force members Terry Felton and John [...]

Written by: LTC (Ret.) Kevin D. Ingram, SAI THOMASVILLE, GA -- The Thomas County Central High School Army JROTC hosted a Signing Ceremony for Jack Emmett on Wednesday afternoon. Jack accepted his appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Cadet Colonel Emmett is currently the Regimental Commander and the program's first [...]

Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 1 of 4 Houston ISD is the 4th largest district in the United States. JROTC within the district has around 4,000 cadets. Houston MSTC can proudly announce four of their own JROTC cadets are among the top 24 cadets out of 4,000. These four [...]

Written by: 1SG (Ret) John Sanford, AI The Bellaire High School 20th Cardinal Battalion celebrated their Military Ball, Thurs, 30 March 2023. In attendance were special guests Ms. Myrna C. Saldana-Trevino (Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Texas-East) and Lieutenant Colonel Mai Lee Eskuland (Deputy Director, Strategic Officer Recruiting Detachment). In a surprise moment, [...]

Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Sang Lee Brooklyn, New York — Two Fort Hamilton High School cadets received award from the American Legion Post 688 on March 30 , 2023. The post commander Major Diaz awarded Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Brianna Zepeda-Reyes with the Military Excellence Award and Cadet Sergeant First Class Ching Gee Ma with the [...]

Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Kelly L. Foye CHARLOTTE, NC -- Myers Park High School Army JROTC Cadets visited the local Middle Schools and talked to 8th grade students about the JROTC Program. Some of the students will attend Myers Park High School and some will go to other High Schools, however it gave the Cadets and [...]

Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) John Tao SAN FANCISCO, CA -- LTC (Ret.) John Tao, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for East Union High School Army JROTC, shares the following: "On 9 March, we were invited to General Gary Brito’s ceremony, honoring community educators and leaders in San Francisco.  Here are the photos. Cadets that attended this [...]

Submitted by: MAJ (Ret.) John Jacob YOUNGSTOWN, OH -- Akron Public Schools Garfield Army JROTC competed in a drill meet at Youngstown East High School on Saturday March 11, 2023. Garfield Army JROTC finished first place again in the academic challenge competition lead by Cadet Jonathan Stanevich along with team members Tyler Marr, Robert Howe, [...]

Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Madonna Roberts ANSBACH, GERMANY -- Two Ansbach cadets took home prizes in the American Legion Post 1982 Oratorical Contest on February 22, 2023. The post oratorical director and JROTC instructor, MSG (Ret) Christopher Buchanan, encourages cadets to compete. Cdt/SFC Laysha Bobbitt took 2nd place ($300) and Cdt/1LT Kennedy Lange took 1st [...]

Written by: c/LTC Jayvion Summerville My Battalion Commander Story: My name is c/LTC Jayvion Summerville. My journey started when I was in 9th grade, and I joined JROTC at South View High School. At first, I joined JROTC because I wanted to, and there was no particular reason. I was a shy individual who didn’t [...]