Writer - LTC (R) Gaddy, Bradford, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) West Johnston High School, Benson, NC Photographer - Samantha Lam, WJHS Media Coordinator As the new Senior Army Instructor (SAI), LTC (R) Gaddy, Bradford, of the JROTC program, I am always inspired when young men and women choose to take the oath of enlistment and [...]

Writer - SAI CPT (R) Tonya McDade Photographer - United States Army National Guard Recruiter, SGT Samatha Lockett  Cadet Ryan Windley and MAJ Joshua Forgie, 28 March 2025 at the National Guard Armory in Fremont, NC, Enlistment Ceremony Signing Day for a high school student often means a commitment to athletics at the next level. [...]

Writer - C/CPT Fredy Padamada Photographer - C/CPT Fredy Padamada, C/PVT Amy Coray, C/2LT Jaymie Blanche Niau  On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Waimea Menehune Battalion hosted its annual Menehune Adventure Challenge (MAC), a Raider Team physical skills competition ?? that brought together JROTC cadets from across the state of Hawaii. The event featured schools [...]

Writer & Photographer - Major Johnathan Ladson Student in the classroom taking the ASVAB On Wednesday, 26 March 2025, Brackenridge High School hosted its second iteration of the ASVAB CEP for School Year 2024 / 2025. In direct support of College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR), interested students were provided an opportunity to take advantage [...]

Writer & Photographer - LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring Second photo is Selected Cadets representing all LET levels brief the Service Learning Brief to a team from 102d Signal Battalion, Wiesbaden High School Partners in Education (Photo taken by LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring) Third photo is Members of the 102d Signal Battalion conduct Cadet [...]

Writer & Photographer - C/1LT Reyes, Angelin The importance of teamwork in JROTC revolves around effective communication, leadership development, and collaboration. During our visit to the annual U.S. Army Recruitment event at Fort Liberty, cadets from Overhills High School had the opportunity to explore various Military Occupational Specialties and gain insight into the daily responsibilities [...]

Writer - LTC Claudia Mason, SAI Photographer - LTC Mason Cadet Battalion Commander Brandon Wadsworth In celebration of Read Across America, Meadowdale CTC Army JROTC cadets took a break from their usual drills and leadership training to engage with the youngest learners at Valerie Elementary School. The cadets visited classrooms from kindergarten through 4th grade, [...]

Writer - Major (Ret) Monica Martinez, SAI & Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Roland Hernandez, AI Photographer - Major (Ret) Monica Martinez On February 19, 2025 the Carrizo Springs High School JROTC program, situated in Carrizo Springs, Texas, eagerly showcased the benefits of the JROTC program to high school and junior high students at this year's [...]

Writer - Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Battalion embarked on an inspiring journey to the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. This enriching experience allowed cadets to dive deep into the legacy, contributions, struggles, and triumphs of [...]

Writer & Photographer - LTC (Ret) Ryan Core Indianapolis, IN – Junior ROTC cadets at Arsenal Tech High School were treated to an action-packed experience when U.S. Army recruiters visited their school, bringing along the Army Recruiting Command's cutting-edge Adventure Trailer. Over the course of two days, more than 60 students cycled through the immersive [...]