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JCLC Camp Konza
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Richard Hodgson 19 - 24 July Cadets from five Kansas High Schools, Leavenworth High School, Topeka West High School, Topeka High School, Junction City High School and Garden City High School, traveled to Fort Riley to spend six days experiencing a challenging and fun leadership development experience at JCLC [...]
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Waipahu High School Crowned Pacific Champs
Story and Photo by: SFC (R) Ivan Alvira The Marauder Battalions “Marauders Own” made history on April 1st, 2023, when for the first time in their school History won the coveted Pacific Rim Drill Meet, making them the best in the Pacific. The competition was tough over 26 team from all services throughout Hawaii and [...]
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McAllen High School Attends JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Camp
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Leonard Cianciotto June 12-16, 2023, Cadets from McAllen High School's Army Junior ROTC attended the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Camp at John Newcombe Tennis Ranch. JCLC is an annual camp designed to develop Cadets' leadership and team building skills. It is physically and mentally challenging and helps prepare [...]
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Mallard Creek High School in the Annual JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
Story by: C/SGT BowenPhotos by: LTC (R) Mosteller, 1SG (R) Edwards and C/SGT Covington Congratulations to all the Cadets who participated in the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. This annual camp allows Cadets to learn team building skills and teaches them valuable life skills. They furthered their knowledge by learning [...]
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2023 JLAB Academic Bowl National Championship Awards Ceremony
Story and Photos by: Donna Hahn Washington, D.C. – On June 26, 2023, Joint JROTC Services participated in the 2023 Academic Bowl National Championship Awards Ceremony. This event started in November 2022 with more than 12,000 Cadets on more than 3,000 Joint Service JROTC Academic Teams. In attendance this year were the top 260 Cadets [...]
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JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) National Championship 2023 Academic Bowl Winners
Story & Photos by: Donna Hahn This year, there was a total of 64 teams from all the services in attendance for the JLAB National Academic Championship. Out of the 64 Teams, there were 31 Army JROTC Teams in attendance for this year’s competition. After a day and half of competition, 2 teams made it [...]
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JROTC Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) National Championship 2023 Academic Bowl Opening Ceremony
Story & Photos by: Donna Hahn Washington, D.C. - The second part of JLAB, The Academic Bowl, held its opening ceremony on June 23, 2023, on Catholic University campus. JROTC services that were in attendance were, Army JROTC, Marine Corp JROTC, Navy JROTC, Air Force JROTC and Coast Guard JROTC. During the opening ceremony, keynote speaker, [...]
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2023 Army JROTC Leadership Bowl National Championship Awards Ceremony
Story by: Donna HahnPhotos by: Donna Hahn Washington, D.C. - June 21st, 2023, the Army JROTC Leadership National Champions have been selected. A special round of congratulations goes out the winning team from Fresh Meadows, New York, Francis Lewis High School. Congratulations Cadets! This journey started in November 2022 with more than 5,000 cadets and [...]
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JROTC Cadets Participate in the Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
Story by: Donna HahnPhotos by: Donna Hahn WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On June 20th, 2023, selected Cadets that participated in JLAB 2023, had the honor of participating in the Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Cadet Rasmussen from Vilseck High School, Cadet Rubalcava from North Side [...]
JROTC Leadership Bowl The Gauntlet Competition
Story and Photos by: Donna J Hahn Army JROTC Cadets complete the Gauntlet competition. The Gauntlet is a timed, sorted station while answering JROTC Curriculum questions. There were 8 Gauntlet stations for this competition. The above picture is Cadets given instructions prior to the start of the Gauntlet competition. Gauntlet Station 1 - Central Hayneville [...]
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JROTC Leadership Bowl According to the Greats, Leadership Outside the Box & the Knowledge Assessment Competition
Story and Photos by: Donna Hahn The JROTC Leadership, according to the Greats is where Cadet's answer questions tied to the Army Senior Leaders: General Marshall, General MacArthur & General Powell while utilizing an audience response system. The JROTC Leadership, Outside the Box is where Cadets are answering scenario-based questions utilizing an audience response system. [...]
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JROTC Leadership Bowl Leader Reaction Course (LRC)
Story and Photos by: Donna Hahn The Army JROTC Leadership Bowl Leader Reaction Course (LRC) is where Cadets complete a collaborative experiential learning focused on building their leadership skills. This competition was broken down into 4 stations. Station 1 - North Side High School Fort Worth, TX Station 2 - Huntington High School Huntington, WV [...]
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JROTC Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) National Championship 2025 Leadership Bowl Opening Ceremony
Story and Photos by: Army JROTC HQ Donna HahnJLAB is a 2-part event. First is Leadership Bowl and second is Academic Bowl. Both events run back-to-back starting June 15, 2025 and ending June 25, 2025. First event is the 2025 JROTC Leadership Bowl which consists of 40 Army JROTC Teams totaling 160 Army JROTC Cadets. Army JROTC [...]
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2023 Dallas Independent School District Conducts JROTC Summer Camp
Submitted by: CSM (R) Juan R HernandezPhoto by: CSM (R) Juan R Hernandez 31 MAY - 4 JUN Dallas Independent School District conducted the 2023 JROTC Summer Camp. To view the story and see more pictures click the following link. https://www.smore.com/32mqy8-dallas-isd-disd-jrotc?ref=email
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Auburn High School Cadet to Attend United States Air Force Academy
Submitted by: LTC (Ret) Anthony L. BenitezPhoto by: LTC (R) Anthony L. Benitez C/LTC Grant Yost has received an appointment to attend the United States Air Force Academy. Cadet Yost is the 5th Tiger Battalion Cadet to receive an appointment to a United States Service Academy in the past five years. C/LTC Yost served as [...]
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Baptist Hill Cadets Earn College Degrees Before High School Diplomas
Story by: Cadet 1st LT Alize Brisbane, Bobcat Battalion Public Affairs OfficerPhoto by: Mrs. Sarah Hogle, Baptist Hill CTE Department Chair Hollywood, SC. – Two Baptist Hill High School Bobcat Battalion Staff members recently earned college degrees from Trident Technical College – before their high school diplomas. Bobcat Seniors, Cadet Captain Zion Gordon (S4) and [...]
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Montgomery Central High School Cadet accepted to West Point
Submitted by: CSM (R) James ManningPhoto by: CSM (R) James Manning C/CSM Davin Mayfield of Montgomery Central High School was recently accepted into the United States Military Academy (West Point). Cadet Mayfield was planning to go to LSU on a full ride four-year ROTC scholarship when he received the news that he had been accepted [...]
Mallard Creek Highschool JROTC Cadets Visit DC
Story by: C/SGT Bowen and C/CPT NguyPhotos by: SGM (R) Wheeler Cadets had the opportunity to go on our yearly DC Trip to experience some amazing sites in Washington DC, our nation's capital! On the first day cadets visited the Marine Corps museum embarking on a scavenger hunt and the winning team wins $100! Then [...]
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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 [...]
