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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 [...]
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Mallard Creek High School Attends The CMS Award Ceremony
Story written by: C/SGT Bowen & C/CPT Nguy Not only are we honored to bring home the 2023 Gold Superintendent cup but our unit was 1 of the only 2 schools who have received an excellence trophy for having the top scores from JPA scoring a 98.15!! Big congratulations to our seniors who have enlisted in the armed forces. [...]
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West Valley High School Army JROTC Visits Team McChord
By Airman 1st Class Kylee Tyus, 62d Airlift Wing JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- During their visit to the 62d Airlift Wing, the cadets learned about the mission of the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron and how other units from Team McChord assist them. Top Photo Caption: Cadets with West Valley High School Junior ROTC pose [...]
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The 2023 Ansbach Middle High School Army JROTC Military Ball
Story by Cdt/SSG Antonio Duran-Stanton Since 1983, Ansbach Middle High School’s (AMHS) JROTC program has hosted the formal event known as the Military Ball. Throughout the ball, cadets will honor and protect formal traditions through toasts, dancing, and more. Leading up to April 5th (the official date), cadets participated in the proper training for these [...]
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Recognizing the East Central High School Army JROTC Raider Team
Submitted by: MSG (R) Gary Hollins The East Central High School JROTC Raider team located in San Antonio, TX has established themselves as a formidable team for others to compete against, especially for School Year 2022-2023. The School’s Raider Team has won several trophies to be placed on display in the school’s trophy case for [...]
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Cadet Sadie Feagain Receives Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) JROTC leadership Award
Submitted by: MAJ (Ret.) John Jacob AKRON, OH -- Cadet Sadie Feagain received the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) JROTC leadership award at the Western Reserve Chapter annual awards dinner held at Guys Party Center. Sadie is a junior at Garfield Community Learning Center and received this award in recognition for her leadership accomplishments during this [...]
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Hillcrest High School Army JROTC Cadets place 2nd at Dallas ISD Portfolio Competition
Submitted by: CW4 (Ret.) Christine Landers C/LTC Jose Aguilera a fourth-year cadet and C/SGT Alyssah Martinez a second-year cadet represented Hillcrest JROTC on 19 April 2023 at the Dallas ISD Cadet Portfolio Competition. The rules of the competition, each Dallas JROTC must have one LET2 (Leadership Education and Training) and one LET4, on the two-person [...]
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Monarch High School Army JROTC Program attends Fleet Week
Written by: COL (Ret.) Jimmy E. Hall The Monarch High School JROTC Program attended Fleet Week on Monday, April 24. Fleet Week is a United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard tradition in which active military ships recently deployed in overseas operations dock in a variety of major cities for one [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School Army JROTC Wins Army Championship at Camp Perry
Story by: Cdt/SSG Antonio Duran-Stanton CAMP PERRY, OH -- This February the Ansbach Middle High School (AMHS) marksmanship team went to Camp Perry, Ohio to participate in the JROTC All Service Championships due to their top 10 placing in the JROTC postal competition. Out of several schools to compete and 24 schools in their category, [...]
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Hillcrest High School – Army JROTC Cadet Jose Aguilera Magdaleno receives MOAA Scholarship
Written by: CW4 (Ret.) Christine Landers Jose Aguilera Magdeleno a fourth-year cadet at Hillcrest High School of Dallas, Texas, was selected by the Scholarship Committee of the “Military Officers Association of America” the Greater Dallas and North Texas Chapter as a winner of $1,000.00 Scholarship. Jose was one of three cadets that was present at [...]
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The Camdenton High School Army JROTC Aerial Drone Team Participates in the Aerial Drone National Championship
Submitted by: 1SG (Ret) David Dowell, Army Instructor (AI) Over the weekend, the Camdenton High School Army JROTC Aerial Drone team participated in the Aerial Drone National Championship held in Jackson, Mississippi. Our team performed exceptionally well and won 1st place in Flight Operations for their outstanding skills in flight planning, organization and record keeping. Additionally, [...]
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The North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Change of Command, Promotions, and Awards Ceremony
Submitted by: Colonel (R) Steven A. Baker Colonel (R) Steven A. Baker, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for North Brunswick High School, shares a few photos from The North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Change of Command, Promotions, and Awards Ceremony. Former SAI LTC Hanna and 1SG Williams recognize the Cadet of the Year SFC Tryvon [...]
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Legion of Valor with Bronze Cross presented at the AUSA Global Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama
Written by: COL(R) Diane Richie, Senior Army Instructor HUNTSVILLE, AL -- On March 30, 2023, the Battalion Commander for the Lee/New Century Technology General Battalion, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel(C/LTC) Philip Altman was presented the Legion of Valor with Bronze Cross by Lieutenant General (LTG) Christopher Mohan, the Deputy Commanding General for the Army Materiel Command (AMC) for [...]
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Lexington Senior High School Jacket Battalion Posts Colors at Pro Soccer Game
Submitted by: LTC (Ret) Paul Brown and 1SG (Ret) Johncarlo Lewis Good afternoon! Just wanted to share a few photos of our outstanding Cadets (senior class of 2023) at pro soccer last night. We want to thank Mr. Au and Ms. Sherman for joining us on this special evening. Go Jackets!
Cadets From Union High School’s 85th Army JROTC Battalion Strive For Excellence
Written by: C/1LT Paola Del Rello Two cadets from Union High School’s 85th Army JROTC Battalion have recently been recognized for their achievements. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Brianna Serrano and Cadet Major Mia Paz-Martinez have just received honors for their academic, school and community leadership. JROTC’s mission statement is “To Motivate Young People to Be Better [...]
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Mayor of Haines City Proclaims April 15th is “Ridge Community High School Drill Team Day.”
Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Isaac Baumer HAINES CITY, FL -- The Mayor of Haines City has proclaimed that April 15th is “Ridge Community High School Drill Team Day.” The Bolts Drill Team has achieved unprecedented success at the District, Regional, State and National Level. Mayor Huffman stated in her proclamation that “The City of Haines City [...]
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JROTC Cadet Sergant First Class Ransom Shines as LET 1 Cadet of the Year for Fulton County, Georgia
Written by: CW4 (Ret.) Brian Harris FULTON COUNTY, GA -- On March 31st, 2023 Creekside High School JROTC Cadet Sergeant First Class JaSaun Ransom won the first ever Fulton County, Georgia LET 1 Cadet of the Year competition. Rising above nearly 1,000 other students, Ransom demonstrated unwavering dedication and determination throughout the demanding event, which [...]
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Ringgold Army JROTC Color Guard presents the colors for MLS Atlanta United Soccer Team
Story by: SFC (Ret.) Larry Sisemore ATLANTA, GA -- The Ringgold Color Guard presented the colors at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. They presented for the MLS Atlanta United Soccer team. The team was also recognized on the nightly new cast in Chattanooga for this accomplishment. The girls were also allowed to stand on the red carpet and sign [...]
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Recognition from the Rocky Mountain National Drill Meet at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado
Written by: 1SG (R) Paul N. Mahoney DENVER, CO -- On 15 April, the Rocky Mountain National Drill Meet was conducted at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. The Meet was attended by 30 teams from across the country to include one team from Guam! Special guests included the Sergeant Major of the Army, [...]
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Hillcrest Army JROTC Cadet is selected to serve as 5th BDE C/CDR for Dallas Independent School District.
Written by: CW4 (Ret.) Christine V. Landers DALLAS, TX -- C/1LT Nicolas Powell represented Hillcrest High School for the SY23-24 Brigade Staff Board. Nicolas competed against Dallas Independant School District (ISD) High School JROTC cadets for a position on the Brigade Board Staff. The board interview process evaluated Nicolas on personal appearance, uniform wear, general [...]
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Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center Army JROTC Recognition: Cadet Colonel Erik Jimenez
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 4 of 4Click here to read about Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Aragus (part 1)Click here to read about Cadet Command Sergeant Major Elizabeth Rigney (part 2)Click here to read about Cadet Major Jasmine "Jai" Nava (part 3) Houston ISD is the 4th largest district [...]
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Junction City Army JROTC Cadets Support Kansas Kids Fitness Day
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Richard R. Hodgson Junction City AJROTC Cadets assisted the Geary County Schools' Kansas Kids Fitness Day, an annual event for all the third graders in the district. This event has been held at the 12th street Rec Center in previous years, the district decided to hold it on the Junction City High [...]
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Benson JROTC Drill Teams Place in National Competition at Rocky Mountain National Drill Championship
Written by: COL (Ret.) Dwight Lydic DENVER, CO -- The Benson Cadets marked a new milestone on 15 April competing in the Rocky Mountain National Drill Championships at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. They competed against 27 of the best JROTC drill teams from across the country. Placements:Armed Regulation Drill - Third PlaceColor Guard [...]
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Independence High School Army JROTC Conducts Land Navigation Training
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Jay Massey DICKSON, TN -- Independence High School recently hosted a land navigation training event at Montgomery Bell State Park near Dickson, Tennessee on Saturday, 15 April. In attendance were over 50 JROTC cadets from Independence High School, Centennial High School, and Hickman County High School. Prior to the training event, [...]
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Griffin High School Army JROTC Cadets assist local Habitat for Humanity
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Nathaniel Flegler Jr. GRIFFIN, GA -- Over the past several weeks, cadets from the Griffin High School JROTC Program have provided over twelve volunteer hours of manual labor to assist the Griffin Area Habitat for Humanity (GAHFH). Those hours were spent working on an affordable house that would later be given [...]
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Hopewell High Army JROTC Cadet c/CPT Schaefer wins the State Enhanced Cadet Contest
Written by: c/CPT Daniel Andom HUNTERSVILLE, NC -- On Saturday, April 1, cadet Bayley Schaefer of Hopewell High school won the Enhanced JROTC cadet scholarship contest for the state of North Carolina. The qualifications for this scholarship are that the cadet must be at the top 10% of their JROTC class and the top 25% academically [...]
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Mililani Army JROTC scores highest during the JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA) for SY 2022/23
Story/Photos by Mililani High School Army Instructor, 1SG (Ret.) Marlon Rice and Senior Army Instructor, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Tim Schiller Trojan Battalion activated on 1 July 2012, scored a 98.6 on the recent JPA on 30 March 2023, the highest in the State of Hawaii, securing Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD). This year was much more challenging coming out [...]
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Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center Army JROTC Recognition: Cadet Major Jasmine “Jai” Nava
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 3 of 4Click here to read about Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Aragus (part 1)Click here to read about Cadet Sergeant Elizabeth Rigney (part 2) Houston ISD is the 4th largest district in the United States. JROTC within the district has around 4,000 cadets. Houston [...]
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Cadet Katie Allmond from Ringgold High School Army JROTC recognized for Drill Excellence
Story by: SFC (Ret.) Larry Sisemore Katie Allmond won a National Female Title as a sophomore and as a Senior. As a senior, not only did Katie win a National title in the female division, she also had a high enough score to place her 8th in the finals in the male category. Katie decided [...]
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The Butler High School Army JROTC Bulldogs 1st place Champions in the 4th Brigade Best of the Best King of the Mountain Regional Orienteering Competition.
Article written by C/SSG Jacob Edwards The Bulldogs entered the “Battle of Kings Mountain” in North Carolina for the 2022-23 school year to test their navigation skills. Cadets had to be able to read a map and capable of running 3 miles preferably without stopping within 30 minutes. All members on the team are Raiders. “What an amazing [...]
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Photos from the Rocky Mountain Drill Classic
Submitted by: Blaine Routt, Army JROTC DENVER, CO -- The Rocky Mountain Drill Classic is being conducted on April 15, 2023 at the National Western Complex. Twenty-seven schools with Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps JROTC are competing! Check back for more pictures during this exciting drill event! Top photo caption: The Sergeant Major [...]
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Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center Army JROTC Recognition: Cadet Command Sergeant Major Elizabeth Rigney
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 2 of 4Click here to read about Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Aragus (part 1) Houston ISD is the 4th largest district in the United States. JROTC within the district has around 4,000 cadets. Houston MSTC can proudly announce four of their own JROTC cadets [...]
