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Ansbach High Flyers: Mission Accomplished
Submitted by: MAJ (R) Madonna L. RobertsPhoto by: MAJ (R) Madonna L. Roberts Battalion Commander C/LTC Collin Robertson and his Command Sergeant Major, C/CSM Yannic Miranda, both had a goal of attending the United States Air Force Academy. Both achieved their goals and will head to Colorado Springs in June. C/LTC Robertson received an appointment [...]
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West Broward High School Cadet wins Broward County Cadet of the Year for 2022-2023
Submitted by: LTC (R) Kenneth GreenPhoto by: LTC (R) Kenneth Green On May 18, 2023, Broward county celebrated it's 21st Annual "SUPERINTENDENT'S JROTC CADET OF THE YEAR/PASS IN REVIEW at Pompano Beach HS. Congratulations to Cadet Colonel Emily Diaz, from West Broward High School for winning the Broward County Cadet of the Year for 2022-23. [...]
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St Pauls’ Cadets Receive Army ROTC Scholarships
Story by: Bulldog Battalion S5Photo by: Mr Kevin Lockler Four Cadet for St Pauls High School recently received Army ROTC Scholarship at the school's senior award night. C/LTC Hunter McDuffie received a 4-year scholarship to Campbell University worth over $158,000. C/MAJ Julio Martinez and C/CPT Darian Slade received 3-year scholarship to attend Campbell University. Both [...]
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Irvington HS US Army JROTC Emmy Nominated “Crusader Battalion” Junior Achievement of NJ Women’s Future Leadership Forum
Story by: SFC (R) Harvey CraigPhoto by: MAJ (R) Crosby Munro Irvington High School's JROTC female Cadets were invited to the New Jersey Junior Achievement Women's Leadership Academy on 31 March 2023. The Cadets associated with professional women from all walks of different industries. The Cadets collaborated with mentors and performed a multitude of activities ranging [...]
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Hawaii Army JROTC High Schools Conducted JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) 2023
Story by: LTC Timothy Schiller, Senior Army Instructor, Mililani High School, and 1SG Marlon Rice, Army Instructor, Mililani High SchoolPhotos by: Mr. Roland Silva (Civilian Army Instructor, Waialua High School), and LTC Tim Schiller On Oahu, Hawaii, from 31 May - 2 June 2023, over 150 JROTC Cadets participated in this unique three-day leadership and [...]
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Marianas High School Dolphin Battalion Completes Service Learning
Submitted by: C/CPT Lloren, MarkPhotos by: C/CPT Janiy, Mohammed The Marianas High School Dolphin Battalion Cadets completed multiple service learnings at different middle schools around the CNMI. Within 4 months, we were able to complete service learning with all middle schools on the island. These schools include Hopwood Middle School, DanDan Middle School, Tanapag Middle [...]
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Vilseck High School Are The Champions 2nd Year Running
Submitted by: SFC (R) Prince Young, Army InstructorPhotos by: SFC (R) Prince Young, Army Instructor Cadets from 18th JROTC “Falcon” Battalion from Vilseck High School pose for a photo with Major (Ret) Hase, Director of Army Instruction Europe and Match Director after being crowned the Army JROTC Europe Drill Team Champions for school year 2022-2023. [...]
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McCluer HS Army ROTC Scholarship Winners
Submitted by: SAI LTC (R) Darrell M. GrayPhotos by: Erica Brooks McCluer Army JROTC Cadet Christian Fox and Football player Jalen Reynold both earned and have been awarded Lincoln University (MO) 3-year Advance Designee Army ROTC Scholarships. According to Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Darrell M. Gray, McCluer HS Army JROTC Senior Army Instructor, "I'm extremely happy [...]
Tinian High School JROTC Stallion Battalion Carries on Tradition with Change Of Command Ceremony
Submitted by: C/2LT Furton, Jazmine and C/PFC Medicielo, JuliaPhotos by: C/PFC Julia Medicielo, C/2LT Jazmine Furton (Public Affairs Officer), C/CPL Adriel Lenteja On May 01, 2023, the Tinian JROTC Stallion Battalion proceeded with another ceremony in changing of new leaders for the upcoming school year 2023-2024, as well as celebrating the 30th anniversary of the [...]
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Vilseck High School 18th JROTC Battalion Honoring the Past for a Brighter Future
Submitted by: SFC (R) Prince YoungPhotos by: SFC (R) Prince Young Cadets of the Vilseck High School 18th JROTC Battalion joined the Tower Barracks Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10692 to honor Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Cadets traveled provided a Color Guard at the local cemetery in Grafenwhor, Germany and travelled 45 minutes [...]
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JROTC Cadets Participate at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii on 29 May 2023
Submitted by: LTC (R) Tim Schiller (Senior Army Instructor, Mililani High School), 1SG (R) Marlon Rice (Army Instructor, Mililani High School), and special recognition to Captain (R) Carleton Cramer, U.S. Navy Dean of Academics, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security StudiesPhotos by: LTC (R) Tim Schiller JROTC Cadets from across O'ahu participated in [...]
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Junction City High School Cadets Present Colors for Memorial Day
Submitted by: LTC (R) Richard R. HodgsonPhoto by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson Cadets from Junction City High School in Junction City, Kansas presented the colors and placed wreaths in remembrance of those who have gave the last full measure in service to the nation at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas on Sunday, [...]
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Mililani Army JROTC Participates With The Memorial Day Obsevance At The War Memorial In Historic Hale’iwa
Submitted by: LTC (R) Tim Schiller, 1SG (R) Marlon Rice and Mr. Ronland SilvaPhotos by: LTC (R) Tim Schiller Members of Mililani Army JROTC Color Guard commemorates the observance of this unique Memorial Day Observance in Hale'iwa' War Memorial, on O'ahu's North Shore. The memorial was made after WWII for the ultimate sacrifices made by [...]
Adairsville HS Cadet Earns His Way Into West Point
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Jerry QueenPhoto by: 1SG (R) Jerry Queen C/LTC Parker Czyz of Adairsville High School JROTC was recently accepted into the United States Military Academy West Point. Parker is an incredible young man that is dedicated, hardworking and passionate about every goal he sets for himself. Parker has been a four-year member [...]
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Cheyenne Central High School Cadet Gives Speech At Fallen Heroes Ceremony
Submitted by: LTC (R) Thomas W JohnsonPhoto by: LTC (R) Thomas W Johnson Cheyenne Central High School's Cadet Reuben McGuire gave a speech at a ceremony for Cheyenne Central's Fallen Heroes. Governor Gordon, the Mayor, and Francis E Warren Air Force Base, 90th Missile Wing attended the ceremony along with three families of our fallen [...]
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Skyline High School Held Their Annual Award Ceremony
Submitted by: LTC (R) Michael OliverPhotos by: C/CPL Jonathan Bautista Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas, held their annual Award Ceremony on May 8, 2023. This Award Ceremony was held to recognize Cadets’ Leadership, Individual, and Team accomplishments for the 2022-23 school year. Cadets from the 11th Raider Battalion received recognition for the accomplishments throughout [...]
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Simon A Sanchez High School Guam Cadet Receives Multiple College Scholarship Offers
Submitted by: LTC(R) Kevin J. YatarPhoto by: LTC(R) Kevin J. Yatar "It's been a challenging yet rewarding school year that has flown by quickly" says Jeremyah Camacho, a third year Cadet with the Simon A. Sanchez High School Army JROTC Shark Battalion (Yigo, Guam). The recipient of five college scholarship offers, Cadet Camacho is in [...]
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Lexington Senior High School Presents National Colors At Charlotte FC Pro Soccer Game
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Johncarlo LewisPhotos by: LTC (R) Paul Brown On May 17th, 2023 The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Tier-1 (Class of 2023) Color Guard proudly presents our Nation's Colors at the Charlotte FC Pro Soccer game. Our Cadets received many accolades from the Charlotte FC staff for their level of professionalism and performance. The class of [...]
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South View High School Instructor SGM (R) Ruby Murray Was Inducted Into The Women Veterans Rock Hall of Fame
Submitted by: SGM (R) Ruby MurrayPhotos by: SGM (R) Ruby Murray On Saturday, May 20, 2023, South View High School Instructor SGM (R) Ruby Murray was the first Army JROTC Instructor to be inducted into the Veterans Rock Hall of Fame. SGM (R) Murray received the award at The Union League Liberty Hills Golf Club [...]
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Marianas High School Wins 6 Trophies At National Drill Meet
Submitted by: Cadet MAJ Angel, LIPhotos by: Cadet MAJ Angel, LI Congratulations to the Marianas High School, JROTC Unarmed team who recently represented the CNMI competing at Golden Bear West Coast National Drill Meet, being able to secure an impressive 6 trophies in total. The Unarmed team competed in the Novice Division against 35 other [...]
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Trotwood Madison High School Won The Team Excellence Award At The Aerial Drone Regional Championships In Flint, MI
Submitted by: LTC (R) Odell A. GravesPhotos by: LTC (R) Odell A. Graves Pictured above Left to Right is Karlei Smith (Coder), Jerome Lee (Co-Pilot), Mackenzie Reese (Pilot), Jasmine Kinnel (Navigator and journalist). Trotwood-Madison Army JROTC and Robotics Club (Team 4440A: RamNation Robotics) departed after school on Friday, May 12, 2023, with one mission on [...]
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Boys Town High School Elected 123rd Mayor and Vice-Mayor
Submitted by: LTC (R) Mark StrehlePhoto by: LTC (R) Mark Strehle Boys Town High School youth elected Cadet Lieutenant COL Jafar Liebers as the 123rd Mayor of the Village of Boys Town and Abby Masonbrick was elected Vice-Mayor. Cadet Lieutenant COL Jafar Liebers was duly sworn and is now under oath to support and defend the [...]
Marianas High School: Dolphin Battalion, Held Their 5th Annual Cadet Military Ball
Submitted by: C/MSG Debengek, SophiaPhotos by: C/CPT Janiy, Mohammed The Marianas High School Dolphin Battalion's 5th Annual Cadet Military Ball was held in theWorld Resort, Taga Hall on May 13, 2023. This event was held to introduce cadets to formalgatherings and activities. In addition, we commemorate our seniors, present cadets with earnedmedals and honors and [...]
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Boys Town High School JROTC Had Their First Formal Award Banquet
Submitted by: LTC (R) Mark StrehlePhoto by: LTC (R) Mark Strehle On April 27th 2023 the entire Boys Town Army JROTC Cowboy Battalion had its first Formal Award Banquet with the intent not only of recognizing individual achievement, but also collective success with the staff, various teams, and especially Joint Program Accreditation. It was a [...]
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Montgomery Central High School Earned Point of Pride Recognition from Clarksville Montgomery County School System School Board
Submitted by: SAI: CSM (R) James ManningPhotos by: Annette Ostrom and Cadet/ Major Mia Webster Selected members of the Montgomery Central High School (MCHS) JROTC Drill team earned a Point of Pride recognition from the CMCSS School Board on May 17, 2023. MCHS participated in the All Army and All Service National Drill Championships from [...]
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Waipahu and Punahou JROTC Cadets Perform At AUSA LANPAC
Submitted by: Punahou and Waipahu Army JROTC programsPhoto by: LTC (R) Bob Takao The Waipahu and Punahou Army JROTC programs partnered together to conduct a JROTC demonstration at the annual AUSA LANPAC Symposium in Honolulu. A trio of armed exhibition cadets from Waipahu who just returned from a top ten finish at Drill Nationals wowed the [...]
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Lanier High School Army JROTC Host 100th Birthday Celebration for Mr. Fernando C. Aguirre (Cadet Captain) Class of 1943
Submitted by: LTC (R) Jerry W CheatomPhotos by: LTC (R) Jerry W Cheatom Mr. Fernando C. Aguirre (Cadet Captain) Class of 1943 requested a tour and small celebration with his JROTC Battalion and campus last Friday. Mr. Aguirre participated in a walking tour of his campus and JROTC building. While outside the JROTC building the [...]
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Marianas HS Participated in the Annual 2023 Wave, Rock, and Roll
Submitted by: C/MSG Sophia Shin DebengekPhotos by: C/CPT Camacho, Romona & C/CPT Erick Gaangin On April 26, 2023, the Dolphin Battalion Participated in the Annual Wave, Rock, and RollAgainst Domestic Violence. Apart from the Dolphin Battalion, the Kagman High SchoolBattalion also participated in this event. The Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month(S.A.A.M) Wave, Walk, and Roll [...]
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Sierra High School Attended the TRADOC Teacher Appreciation Ceremony
Submitted by: CWO3 (R) Larry J WatsonPhoto by: CWO3 (R) Larry J Watson Sierra High School Cadets attended the TRADOC Commander’s teacher appreciation ceremony in San Francisco during their Cadet ride. General Brito provided a meet and greet, Q&A, and photo opportunity for the Sierra High School 8th -12th grade cadets. Sierra High is a [...]
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Ravenwood HS Raptors Qualify for both the Academic and Leadership Bowls in Washington, D.C.
Submitted by: CW4 (R) Rusel Hays, SAIPhotos by: CW4 (R) Rusel Hays, SAI 2022 - 2023 has been a great year for the Raptor Battalion. Cadet Captain Siddharth Singh, a senior, scored a perfect 36 on the ACT and was named Valedictorian for 2022 - 2023 school year. Cadet major Camden Walker, a junior, scored [...]
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Veterans Memorial High School (Patriot Battalion) JROTC Pass in Review and Honor Unit Distinction ‘Gold Star’ Ceremony
Submitted by: LTC (R) John L BakerPhoto by: Mr. Chad Shugart SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – APRIL 6th, 2023. This year Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) was visited by the 5th Brigade JROTC, Cadet Command on 6 March 2023. The entire Patriot Battalion participated in this event. This was the [...]
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Metter HS JROTC Cadet Accepted to West Point Prep
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Randall WalkerPhoto by: LTC (R) Terry Hoyt Jamarion Hobbs, a hardworking and intelligent young man, has recently been accepted to West Point Prep. This is a remarkable feat for him and it is worth celebrating. West Point Prep is known for its rigorous academic programs and exceptional training for cadets. The [...]
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Mallard Creek High School Hosts their Second Annual Military Signing Day and Senior Celebration
Submitted by: C/SGT Bowen and C/CPT NguyPhotos by: C/SGT Bowen Mallard Creek has just hosted their 2nd annual military signing day for enlisted Cadets and also to celebrate the college reveals of Seniors. It was held on May 10th, 2023. Parents of Seniors and Military enlisted members were invited to come and show support to [...]
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The Western High School Army JROTC ‘Pioneer’ Battalion Receives Perfect JPA Score
Submitted by: MSG (R) Daniel R GastelumPhotos by: MSG (R) Daniel R Gastelum The Western Army JROTC 'Pioneer' battalion of Anaheim, California had their J.P.A. inspection on 13 April and received a perfect score of 100%. Under the leadership of LTC. Jerry Pearce (R) and MSG. Dan Gastelum (R). We have a great group of Cadets that [...]
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Wichita South HS JROTC Performed at the Annual Joan of Ark World War II Ceremony.
Submitted by: COL (R) Robert HesterPhoto by: COL (R) Robert Hester Wichita South High School JROTC "Iron Titan Battalion" Color guard performed at the Annual Joan of Ark World War II ceremony. This event commemorates the liberation of the town of Olean France from the German Army on 8 May 1944. What makes this event [...]
The Spanish Springs HS Army JROTC program had an April to Remember
Submitted by: MSG (R) Kurt BaumgartenPhotos by: MSG (R) Kurt Baumgarten The Spanish Springs HS Army JROTC program had an April to remember, competing in JROTC events in four consecutive weeks and finishing First Place Overall at all four! 08 April 2023 First Place Overall at the Wooster HS JROTC Drill Meet. 15 April 2023 [...]
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General (R) David Bramlett and CG, 25ID support the Punahou JROTC Awards Ceremony
Submitted by: LTC (R) Bob TakaoPhotos Credit: iHi Photography Punahou School had General (R) David Bramlett as the Guest of Honor at the Punahou JROTC Battalion Awards and Pass in Review ceremony in Honolulu, Hawaii. MG Joe Ryan, CG, 25ID presented Commander Challenge Coins to the 34 graduating Seniors before the ceremony. The Marine Corps [...]
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Marianas, Saipan Southern and Kagman High Schools participated in the 2023 American Red Cross Walkathon
Submitted by: C/SGT Sophia Shin DebengekPhotos by: C/CPT Erick Gaangin The 34th Annual American Red Cross Walkathon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Thewalk was located in the Guma Sakman building in Susupe. The school battalions thatparticipated in this event were Marianas High School, Saipan Southern High School, andKagman High School. The American Red [...]
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2nd Annual Air Capitol Archery Meet
Submitted by: COL Robert HesterPhoto by: COL Robert Hester Saturday April 23, 2023, Regional Archery Meet. Wichita, Kansas Wichita Southeast High School did very well. The Archery meet was exceptionally well coordinated with more that 350 archers from Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri competing. This is almost twice as many that competed last year which is a good [...]
Mallard Creek High School Army JROTC Conducts A Car Knowledge Class
Submitted by: C/SGT Bowen and C/CPT NguyPhoto by: C/CPT Nguy and C/CPT Godoy Recently LTC Mosteller led the Let 3’s and 4’s in a car knowledge class. LTC Mosteller guided the Cadets through checking tire pressure, checking oil levels, adding oil to a car, and gave instructions on how to change a tire and jump [...]
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Van Buren High School Army JROTC Instructor Named Teacher of the Year
Submitted by: SFC (R) Marcel K PetersPhoto by: SFC (R) Marcel K Peters 1SG (R) Phillips has been a JROTC Instructor and SAI for Van Buren High School for over 6 years. 1SG always puts the needs of his cadets above his own. He teaches cadets lessons that will be used beyond the classroom and [...]
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Hillcrest HS JROTC Present Colors for American Lung Association Texas Two-Step Event 2023
Submitted by: CW4 (R) Christine V LandersPhoto by: CW4 (R) Christine V Landers Hillcrest High School JROTC Color Guard presented the colors for the American Lung Association Texas on April 29, 2023. This Texas Two-Step Event was held on the campus of SMU (Southern Methodist University) of Dallas, Texas. This event was unique because it [...]
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Collier County Public Schools Army JROTC: The Guardian Mission
Submitted by: LTC (R) Kerrye GlassPhoto by: LTC (R) Kerrye Glass The Guardian mission is to transport local Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifice. The Guardians were established on September 25th, 2013, to bring this program to the Collier and Lee County areas in Southwest Florida. Six [...]
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Mililani Trojan Battalion participates in the 16th Annual Waianae Adventure Challenge (WAC) 29-30 April 2023
Story by Cadet Alex Reyes-Knight, and Cadet Kayley MorimotoPictures by LTC Tim Schiller, SAI, Mililani High School The Waianae Adventure Challenge is a two-day Raider event held at Waianae High School and the Pilila'au Army's Recreational Center (PARC) on Oahu's West-side. Herbert Kailieha Pilila'au, was a Native Hawaiian from Wai'anae who was awarded the Medal of [...]
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Three Wichita Army JROTC Programs win big at the 2023 JROTC Western National Archery Competition
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Todd Phillips Great day in Sandy, Utah. We 38 Wichita archers from three JROTC programs competing. South, Southeast, and North. 3D standing:South won first and had the 1st place Archer, Clayton McPherson. South also had the 10th place team (team #2). Southeast finished 3rd place. Overall 3D:Clayton McPherson - 1st (South)Brody [...]
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Sam Houston Army JROTC 1st Battalion Black Knights Win Superintendent’s Cup!
Submitted by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah A. Ray Sr. HOUSTON, TX -- To quote the great professional wrestler, Nature Boy Ric Flair, “To be the man, you have to beat the man!” The Sam Houston Army JROTC 1st Battalion Black Knights set out this year to dethrone the champions from last year, and they have now [...]
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Columbia High School Army JROTC “Eagle Battalion” Conduct 16th Annual Awards Day Ceremony
Submitted by: CSM (Ret.) Nathaniel J. Bartee Sr. Columbia High School “Eagle Battalion” Continue to be “Be Humble, Be Honest, Showing Dignity and Respect to Everyone and Always Encourages each Cadet to be their best!” The Eagle Battalion conducted it’s 16th Annual Awards Day Ceremony on Friday, 21 April 2023. The program’s Mistress of Ceremony [...]
