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Tafuna High school Army JROTC Cadet Triumph at the Pacific Games
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 [...]
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Ritenour High School Army JROTC Veteran Memorial Event
Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Tonia Jennings Ritenour High School Army JROTC from 3rd Brigade participated in a memorial event in laying wreaths with Wreaths Across America in St. Louis, MO on 16 Dec 2023. The Cadets laid over 75 Wreaths on Veterans Gravestones at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. This event was an educated service [...]
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William A Hough High School Army JROCT Cadets Partner with Red Cross to Instruct Local Students on Fire Safety
Story by: COL (R) J.G. Howard and 1SG (R) Daryl HayesPhotos by: 1SG (R) Daryl Hayes W. A. Hough Cadets Partner with Red Cross to Instruct Local Students on Fire Safety On December 14 2023, the W.A. Hough Army JROTC Program (Cornelius, NC) partnered with the American Red Cross to educate kindergarten thru second grade [...]
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Meadowdale High School Army JROTC Cadets Attend Naturalization Ceremony
Story Photos by: LTC (R) Claudia Mason The Army JROTC program at Meadowdale Career Technology Center (MCTC) offers Introduction to Global Awareness as an elective course within the program. This course introduces students to world geography, history, and culture. To enhance classroom instruction, students recently attended a Naturalization Ceremony. On 15 November, students attended a Naturalization [...]
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Armwood Senior High School Army JROTC Christmas Parade
Story Photos by: C/CPT Paris Grant The Armwood Senior High School Army JROTC Hawks from 6th Brigade took part in the Annual Christmas Parade as a Battalion this past December 1, 2023. The parade route marched us through the heart of Plant City, Florida where we were welcomed by cheering spectators and smiling faces. Our Cadets [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School Army JROTC Bulls For A Day
Story by: SFC (R) John B. OriolPhotos by: C/LTC Qwentine Luc Miami Northwestern Senior High School Army JROTC Bulls Battalion from 6th Brigade hosted an estimated (800) eight hundred 8th-grade students from (12) twelve area feeder public Middle Schools. The annual event is titled "Bulls For A Day". The students observed a Color Guard, Drill Demonstration, and [...]
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Palisades High School Army JROTC Assists River Gate Elementary in it’s Annual Fall Festival
Story and Photos by: C/2LT Vu Phan CHARLOTTE, NC - Cadets from Palisades High School Army JROTC Puma Battalion assisted in setting up and tearing down River Gate Elementary annual Fall Festival this autumn. During the festival, the Cadets guided cars to the overflow parking lot. They also sold cotton candy and popcorn to the [...]
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McKinley High School Army JROTC Participates in the Pearl Harbor 82nd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony
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 [...]
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Herbert Hoover High School Army JROTC Drill Meet
Story by: LTC (R) Mark AysonPhotos by: C/CPT Joseline Cruz Sweetwater Invitational Drill Meet Hoover High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade competed in its 3rd year at the Annual Sweetwater All Services Invitational Drill Meet hosted by the Sweetwater Marine Corps JROTC program. Hoover High School continued to place in the top 3 of the Overall [...]
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Deltona High School Army JROTC Color Guard Team
Story and Photos by: CSM (R) Louis A Brown Deltona High School Army JROTC 6th Brigade (Florida) - The Wolves Battalion's Color Guard was invited for a second time to the Orlando Magic Basketball Game on Monday, December 11, 2023. They presented the colors in front of a sold-out crowd before their game against the [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Drill Best of the Best Competition
Story and Photos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion Drill team from 4th Brigade participated at the Atholton which hosted the Best of the Best competition on December 9th. The Howard Lions Battalion drill teams placed first overall at the Best of the Best drill competition hosted by Atholton [...]
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Elyria High School Army JROTC Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony
Story and Photos by: CSM (R) Christopher Lococo Elyria High School Army JROTC Cadets from 7th Brigade were honored to be asked to present the colors for the City of Elyria's Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony. C/1LT Barbee, C/CSM Horn, C/CPL Jimenez, J., and C/CPL Lijana performed the color guard. C/PVT Amiea Jeanty was honored [...]
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Phoenix Union High School District Army JROTC Instructor Honored for 25 Years of Service
Story by: LTC (R) Peter R SandbergPhotos by: Vanessa Herb SFC (R) Joe Hernandez, Phoenix Union High School District JROTC MPS, was recently honored for 25 years of service in the Phoenix Union High School District JROTC program. SFC (R) Joe Hernandez was the Army JROTC Instructor at Central High School from 1998 to 2006 and the [...]
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Vilseck High School Army JROTC Cadet Rasmussen goes to Washington
Story by: SFC (R) Prince YoungPhotos by: Mr. Richard Ritter Cadet Rasmussen, who is the Cadet battalion commander for the Vilseck High School, 18th Army JROTC "Falcon" Battalion from 2nd Brigade has been selected as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program. He and other delegates from around the nation will be spending 1-week in [...]
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Lake Highlands High School Army JROTC Teacher of the Year
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Robert T Gerald LTC (R) ROBERT GERALD-LHHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to LTC (R) Robert Gerald (JROTC) for being chosen as Lake Highlands High School's Teacher of the Year! LTC (RET) Gerald will compete against other RISD Teacher of the Year candidates in the hopes of being named a RISD STARS (Superior [...]
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Ansbach High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Program
Story by: Cadet Abecca AcklesPhotos by: Cadet Hailey Tudor Honoring Heroes: A Recap of a Memorable Veterans Day Program Veterans Day is a cherished occasion that allows us to express gratitude and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the military. This Veterans Day the Ansbach JROTC Cadets put on an outstanding [...]
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Lexington Senior High School Army JROTC Color Guard
Story and Photos by: 1SG (R) Johncarlo Lewis Since the start of the year, The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Color Guard proudly Presents our Nation's Colors for The Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC Pro Soccer Team, UNC at Chapel Hill Men’s Basketball Game (Tar Heels), NCAA Women’s Soccer College Championship Cup, and the Charlotte Hornets (NBA). Our [...]
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Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center Army JROTC Week
Story by: LTC (R) Matthew C. PaynePhotos by: John J. Payne Bedford Army JROTC commended in joint proclamation issued by County Board of Supervisors and Town Council The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and the Bedford Town Council issued a joint proclamation declaring Army JROTC week in Bedford and commending the program for its service to the [...]
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Palisades High School Army JROTC Color Guard at the US Naturalization Ceremony
Story by: LTC (R) Richard M LivingstonPhotos by: Cadet Ryan Phan Palisades High School Army JROTC from 4th Brigade conducted Color Guard and provided leadership support with the Daughters of the American Revolution in welcoming over 82 brand-new citizens to the country at the Downtown Mecklenburg County District Courthouse on 17 Nov.
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Garfield Army JROTC MRE Culinary Challenge
Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) John D Jacob Cadets from Garfield Army JROTC from 7th Brigade competed in a Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) culinary competition. Cadets were instructed to use every part of their MRE and combine the ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. The Cadets then collectively had to present their creation (Gordon Ramsey [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Drill Competition
Story by: C/CPL Bashir, MuhammadPhotos by: C/CPL Bashir, Muhammad The Howard High School Army JROTC drill teams from 4th Brigade performed well at the Century Drill Competition on November 18th. Weeks prior to the competition the drill teams held many after-school practices preparing for the competition. The armed team secured first place in inspection and second place [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Parade
Story by: C/SGT Rajesh, JohannaPhotos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial and C/SGT Rajesh, Johanna The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions battalion from 4th Brigade participated in the Veterans Day parade held at Merriweather on November 12th honoring all veterans. On the day of the parade, many Cadets took part in this great opportunity to march in this [...]
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Manua High School Army JROTC Cadet Challenge
Story by: 1SG (R) Kitzingen MoligaPhotos by: C/CPT Lambert Leota Event: On 22nd November 2023, Manu’a High School JROTC executed their internal Cadet Challenge on campus and at Ta’u village. The Segaula task force did not participate in the annual Cadet Challenge competition in Tutuila due to weather and transportation challenges. The task force decided to fulfill [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Raider Competition
Story by: C/2LT Bhumula, ChaitraPhotos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial On October 28, Howard High School hosted its second Raiders competition, showcasing remarkable growth and determination within its teams. Held at Frederick Douglass High School, the event witnessed spirited competition among various schools. The team competed in the 5K, rope bridge, logistics relay, litter carry, and TPFC. Despite [...]
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Manua High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Program
Story by: 1SG (R) Kitzingen MoligaPhotos by: C/Cpt Lambert Leota Event: On 9th November 2023, Manu’a High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade conducted the Veterans Day Ceremony honoring Manu’a veterans residing locally. Objective: The primary goal is to establish a relationship between the Cadets and local Veterans. This allows the veterans to give the task force supporting [...]
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Olympic High School Army JROTC National Raiders Challenge
Story by: LTC (Ret.) Chad ByasPhotos by: SFC (Ret.) Carl Wilson The Olympic High School Army JROTC Raider Team from 4th Brigade participated in the USACC National Raiders Challenge Championship on November 2-5, 2023, at Fort Knox, KY. The USACC JROTC National Raiders Challenge Championship aims to facilitate a nationwide world-class event for JROTC Raider Challenge teams. [...]
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Alexandria City High School Army JROTC Attends the Annual AUSA Convention
Story by: C/2nd Lieutenant Helwing Ortiz and C/2nd Lieutenant Journey FisherPhotos by: C/Corporal Jonathan Ayele The Alexandria City High School Army JROTC Program from 4th Brigade participated in the Association of the United States Army Conference (AUSA) on Monday, October 9th, 2023. We attended the conference in Washington D.C., donning their Class A Dress Blue uniforms. [...]
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George Washington Carver High School Army JROTC A Day of Learning
Story Photos by: Georgetta Lowe and CW3 (R) Dwight Swindle Dwight Swindle, CW3 (R) JROTC Instructor at G.W. Carver High School, and Georgetta Lowe, Professional School Counselor and Peer Helpers Advisor at Norwood Elementary School came together and planned a Day of Learning through Junior Achievement. Approximately 40 G.W. Carver Cadets introduced materials to Norwood Elementary [...]
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Hopewell High School Army JROTC Raider Meet
Story by: C/1LT Reed Hinson, C/CPT Jacob Lopiano, and C/CPT Blake Hambleton Photos By: C/CPT Lopiano and C/PFC Hambleton JL Mann Drill Meet and Fred T. Foard Raider Meet The Hopewell High School Army JROTC Titan Battalion Drill Team from 4th Brigade, led by C/LTC Bayley Schaefer, traveled to JL Mann High School in Greenville, South [...]
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Muscogee City School District Army JROTC Army Aviation Experience
Story Photos by: LTC (R) Herbert Sanders 12 December 2023 - Lighthouse Brigade JROTC had 26 Cadets from Kendrick, Northside HS, and Shaw High School JROTC programs participate in an Army Aviation experience at Fort Novosel, AL. The aviation experience included a briefing on the High School to Flight School career path and flight orientation rides on [...]
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Hopewell High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Parades
Story Photos by: C/1LT Reed Hinson, C/CPT Jacob Lopiano, and C/2LT Conner Bond Hopewell Titan Battalion participates in the Huntersville and Charlotte Veterans Day Parades On Saturday, November 11th, the 4th Brigade Army JROTC Cadets from Hopewell High School demonstrated their respect for the military men and women who selflessly served their country by participating in [...]
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Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School Army JROTC Veterans Day
Story Photos by: SGM (R) Paulette Nash “Wounded Marine Warrior SGT Vincent Rios and Diamond Hill-Jarvis Army JROTC Cadets Collaborated on Hosting a Veterans Day Celebration in Honor of Teachers and Parents Who Served” On November 9, 2023, JROTC Cadets from 5th Brigade were honored to work with Marine Sergeant Vincent Rios, a 1964 graduate of Diamond [...]
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Joliet West Army JROTC Participate in Veterans Day
Story by: C/CSM Reagan GreenePhotos by: C/CPT DeAngelo Love and C/MAJ Emily McCune On Friday, November 10th, 2023, Cadets of the Joliet West Army JROTC Sabre Guard and Color Guard from 3rd Brigade woke up early on their day off of school to participate in the Troy Middle School Veterans Day Assembly. They arrived at their [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School Army JROTC Former Cadet
Story and Photos by: COL (R) Marc A Garcia Liberty City Miami, FL – Private Jestiny McBride, a former Army JROTC Cadet and 2023 Miami Northwestern Senior High School graduate, didn’t realize she made history this month. That is when the Northwestern "Bull", proved she had what it takes to serve in the U.S. Army Infantry and graduated [...]
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Mariner High School Army JROTC Veterans Appreciation Event
Story Photos by: MAJ (R) Bryan F Williams The Mariner High School program hosts a large-scale Veterans appreciation event every year in their iconic Clock Tower courtyard. This year, over 600 Cadets assembled in company formations with an additional 1,000+ students and teachers to observe the ceremony. The school band played military service songs, a trumpet [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Takes on the Cadet Challenge
Story by: C/CPL Geremy SantosPhotos by: C/SGT Adriel Lenteja On December 11, 2023, the Stallion Battalion Cadets took on a series of exercises to test their strength and endurance after many months of training. The weather conditions were perfect throughout the day, allowing Cadets to easily execute their exercises. On this day, a total of 59 out [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Participates in the Veterans Day Ceremony
Story by: C/CPL Adriel LentejaPhotos by: C/SGT Sofia Del Rosario The Stallion Battalion Participates in The Veterans Day Ceremony On November 11, 2023, Veterans Day, the Tinian Stallion Battalion started by marching together as a unit to honor the veterans who have served this country. Along with the US and CNMI colors, Cadets marched with the [...]
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McCluer High School Army JROTC Cadet Receives Scholarships
Story by: LTC (R) Darrell M. GrayPhotos by: Onye Hollomon McCluer HS Army JROTC Cadet Jakyra Henderson from 3rd Brigade was recognized by the Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education as she was offered and accepted an Army ROTC National & two Campus Based Scholarships to Lincoln University (MO). The U.S. Army National Scholarship is a [...]
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Paxon School for Advanced Studies Army JROTC Golden Eagle Battalion Support Jacksonville Walk to End Alzheimer
Story by: Major (R) Kenneth A. DeVoePhotos by: MAJ (R) Kenenth A. DeVoe and CSM (R) Kevin Williams The Paxon School for Advanced Studies Army JROTC Golden Eagle Battalion from 6th Brigade supported the Jacksonville Florida Walk to End Alzheimer's. The event took place on 4 November 2023. The Cadets assisted the event by helping to [...]
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Montgomery Central High School Army JROTC Legion of Valor Award
Story by: Gavin, JohnnyPhotos by: CSM (R) Leigh Perry The Deputy Commanding General, of the United States Army Cadet Command, Brigadier General Amanda I. Azubuike presented the Legion of Valor Award Bronze Cross for Scholastic Achievement to Army JROTC Cadet/Lieutenant Colonel Kalena Towe from 7th Brigade during an awards ceremony at Montgomery Central High School. Kalena [...]
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Arsenal Tech High School Veterans Day Parade Competition
Story by: LTC (R) Ryan CorePhotos by: MSG (R) Brian Giacobbe and MSG (R) Douglass Robbins Arsenal Tech JROTC Triumphs in 2023 Veterans Day Parade Competition Indianapolis, IN - November 14, 2023. In a display of precision and discipline, the Arsenal Tech High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) took on six other local JROTC [...]
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East Union High School Army JROTC Care Package
Story and Photos by: TSgt Anthony Baginski East Union High School Army JROTC Cadets from 8th Brigade sent a care package to TSgt Anthony Baginski, USAF in October. East Union High School JROTC, I just wanted to say, Thank you to all of you. Thank you for your support, Thank you for the wonderful care [...]
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Arsenal Tech High School Army JROTC Performs Color Guard for NBA Game
Story by: LTC (R) Ryan CorePhotos by: MSG (R) Brian Giacobbe and MSG (R) Douglass Robbins Arsenal Tech High School Army JROTC Kicks Off Indianapolis "Hoops for Troops" with Stirring Opening Ceremony at NBA Game Indianapolis, November 10, 2023 — The Arsenal Tech High School Army JROTC Titan Battalion Color Guard took center stage at the [...]
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Arsenal Tech High School Army JROTC Raider Competition
Story by: LTC (R) Ryan CorePhotos by: MSG (R) Douglas Robbins Arsenal Tech High School JROTC Raider Team Triumphs Over Marine Corps Competitors Indianapolis, IN – November 18, 2023 The Arsenal Tech High School Army JROTC Raider Team from 7th Brigade demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience as they faced off against six Marine Corps JROTC teams [...]
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Paxon School for Advanced Studies Army JROTC Golden Eagle Battalion Leads Jacksonville Florida Veterans Day Parade 2023
Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) Kenneth A. DeVoePaxon School for Advanced Studies Army JROTC, Golden Eagle Battalion from 6th Brigade led the Jacksonville Florida Veterans Day Parade on 11 November 2023. The Cadets had the honor of carrying the American Flag at the front of the parade followed by the Mayor of Jacksonville and [...]
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School District of Lee County Army JROTC Promotional Video
Story by: LTC (R) Donald L. BarnettPhoto by: Communications Department The Multimedia Communications office of the School District of Lee County worked in conjunction with the Director of Army Instruction Office to create a promotional video for all school's Army JROTC programs to use during open houses, parent meetings, and for the website. The outstanding video combines [...]
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Sarasota Military Academy Army JROTC Qualify for Raider States
Story by: Savannah CorwinPhotos by: Jenn Klieber Sarasota Military Academy Army JROTC from 6th Brigade recently attended the Area 5 District Raider Meet and placed 3rd, qualifying for Raider States, continuing the 15+ year tradition of qualifying for Raider States. This comes after the transition of the team's 13-year coaches and management. The SMA Raider Mixed team [...]
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Punahou School Army JROTC Cadets Visit Nisei Veterans
Story by: C/CPT Taylor ChunPhotos by: Maunalani Nursing Home Staff Cadets from the Punahou School Army JROTC program from 8th Brigade helped Nisei Veterans of the 442nd "Go for Broke" Infantry Regiment celebrate Veterans Day at the Maunalani Nursing Home in Honolulu, Hawaii on Friday, 10 November. Nisei Veterans were second generation Japanese-Americans who fought in World [...]
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Hilo High School Army JROTC Honors Veterans
Story by: SFC (R) Dustin AmaralPhotos by: Kelsey Walling Hilo High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade honors veterans during its annual Veterans Day Parade in Hilo, Hawaii. With hundreds of onlookers and spectators, CDR, A Company, 1st Viking Battalion performs an “Eyes Right” in front of the viewing stand.
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James A Garfield High School Army JROTC Veterans Day
Story Photos by: 1SG (R) RAYMOND Eason and SSG (R) Terry Buckhannon Garfield High Recognizes Veterans Day At Playoff Game and JROTC Color Guard Weekend Observances On November 10, 2023, members of the Garfield community, staff, faculty, and administration at Garfield High School held a post-football celebration to honor veterans of the Los Angeles community. Veterans [...]
