Story by MAJ (R) Jay Massey

The Independence High School JROTC from Thompson’s Station, TN. took their cadets to Nashville to tour the Tennessee State Capital on Friday, September 16th.  While visiting the capital, cadets learned about the history of the capital building which opened officially in 1859, and some other important facts about former political and historical figures from the great State of Tennessee which left important and lasting legacies.   Additionally, the tour included a stop where cadets could see the tomb of former President James K. Polk and Mrs. Polk, and a brief visit to the Senate and House of Representative chambers. 

 The Senior Army Instructor for the Independence High School JROTC is Major (retired) Jay Massey and the Army Instructor is Sergeant First Class (retired) Eddie Slusser. 

Independence HS JROTC at Tennessee State Capital

North Central High School: Raider Team Claims 4th Brigade Championship

April 2nd, 2026|Comments Off on North Central High School: Raider Team Claims 4th Brigade Championship

The North Central High School Raider Team from Kershaw, South Carolina won the “Best of the Best” 4th Brigade Raider Competition last month at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Pictured are cadets Jasmine-Cruz Salinas, Briseyda [...]

Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

March 24th, 2026|Comments Off on Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

Ansbach Middle High School’s marksmanship team found success at Camp Perry, Ohio, as cadets prepare for this week’s National Air Rifle Championships (photo by Army Instructor Christopher Buchanan) Written by Cadet Schuettpelz The [...]