Story by: COL (R) Samuel E. Licorish, Jr.
Photos by: Angelita Lawrence

October 24, 2023, Fairmont Heights High School Hornet Battalion from Landover, Maryland JROTC Color Guard and the newly charted National Society of Black Jacks Drill Team received a coin each from General Charles Q. Brown, 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and words of encouragement from the Army Veteran and Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore. This Veteran’s Gala was held at the Army and Navy Country Club located in Alexandria, Virginia. During this event, the Lifetime Veteran Mentorship Award was presented to WWII Navy Veteran Truman Semans, and Veterans from all branches of service.

Winters Mill High School – Winters Mill High School JROTC “Falcon Battalion” Marches in Honor at Westminster Memorial Day Parade

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Writer - MSG Timothy Leaks Photographer - Mr. Thomas Walker, Technology Teacher at Winters Mill HS   On Memorial Day, the cadets of Winters Mill High School’s Army JROTC Falcon Battalion proudly participated in the [...]

Waimea High School – Waimea High School JROTC Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony & Change of Command 

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Writer - C/CPT Elisha Kate Agustinez Photographer - Jaymie Blanche Niau   On May 9th, family, friends, teachers, and community members came together in the Waimea High School cafeteria to celebrate the hard work and [...]