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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 [...]
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Ringgold High School Army JROTC Quad Exhibition Drill Team does pre show for Confederate Railroad and Sweet Tea Trio
Written by: SFC (Ret.) Larry Sisemore Ringgold High School Army JROTC Quad Exhibition drill team does pre show for Confederate Railroad and Sweet Tea Trio RINGGOLD, GA -- SFC (Ret.) Larry Sisemore, Army Instructor (AI) for Ringgold High School Army JROTC, shares the following: "Ringgold Quad Exhibition does pre-show for Confederate Railroad and Sweet Tea [...]
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Punahou Magnet Program Cadets Visit the Legendary 100th Infantry Battalion- “Go For Broke!”
Submitted by Cadet Captain Virgil Lin, Blackhawk Company Executive Officer "I never realized the history behind this unit, it is amazing." "Inspiring." "These guys musta kicked butt." "Sad." " I cannot believe one of their soldiers was 4'11" and size 2 shoes - I'm 4'10" and size 6." These are the reflections of cadets who [...]
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Sam Houston MSTC Army JROTC C/COL Erik Jimenez accepted appointment to USMA at West Point
Written by: Micah A. Ray Sr. JROTC Battalion Commander's two year journey to achieve his dream of becoming an Army officer HOUSTON, TX -- In this picture, we have SE Civilian Aid to the Secretary Myrna Trevino, CPT Kelechi Odocha (West Point Admissions Officer SW Region, West Point Field Force members Terry Felton and John [...]
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Thomas County Central High School Army JROTC Cadet Colonel Emmett receives two appointments; accepts Naval Academy
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Kevin D. Ingram, SAI THOMASVILLE, GA -- The Thomas County Central High School Army JROTC hosted a Signing Ceremony for Jack Emmett on Wednesday afternoon. Jack accepted his appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Cadet Colonel Emmett is currently the Regimental Commander and the program's first [...]
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Espanola Valley High School Army JROTC “Hornets” are 2023 State Champions
Written by: SFC (Ret.) WIlbert Romero ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- On April 1,2023 EVHS JROTC traveled to Cibola High School in Albuquerque NM at 6am. To start off the day A2 and Jovan competed in the armed solo expedition. Throughout the rest of the day multiple teams competed such as male/female color guard, male/female PT, armed/unarmed [...]
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1SG (Ret.) Trina Hines Featured in Army Retirement Services ‘Change of Mission’ Newsletter
1SG (Ret.) Trina Hines, Army Instructor (AI) for Freedom High School Army JROTC, was recognized in an recent article highlighting Army JROTC in an Army Retirement Services newsletter. The 'Change of Mission' newsletter educates Soldiers about the retirement process, the decisions they and their families will make leading up to and immediately after their retirements, [...]
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Jackson-Reed High School Army JROTC participates in Quad Cyber Challenge Conference at the White House
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Mark O'Connor WASHINGTON, D.C. -- LTC (Ret.) Mark O'Connor, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for Jackson-Reed High School Army JROTC, shares the following: "Good afternoon. Below is a photo from today's field trip to the White House. Our cadets participated in the Quad Cyber Challenge Conference hosted by the White House and [...]
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Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center Army JROTC Recognition: Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Aragus
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 1 of 4 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 are among the top 24 cadets out of 4,000. These four [...]
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Mallard Creek High School Army JROTC Conducts the ACFT
Story written by: C/PFC Bowen & C/CPT Nguy Cadets had the opportunity to experience taking the ACFT: Army Fitness Test right before spring break! The ACFT usually consists of the sprint drag and carry, overhead ball toss, the plank, hand release pushups and a two mile run. All company’s had a blast. And a huge [...]
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North Hardin High School Army JROTC Performs Missing Man Ceremony
Written by: CW4 (Ret.) Edward Dick The North Hardin High School JROTC performed the “Missing Man Ceremony” on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, 29 March 2023, at the Elizabethtown Nature Park Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The ceremony paid tribute to service members missing in action. Cadets Left to Right: CMAJ Samantha Gamble, CLTC Dawnette Mackey, CMAJ Bryce [...]
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Mitchell County High School Army JROTC Cadet Lieutenant Sandreka Trice Joins National Guard
Written by: CW2 (Ret.) Marion D. Jones Cadet/Lieutenant Sandreka Trice, (center) is pictured here after signing a contract with the National Guard after completion of High School. After high school she will go to Basic Training for nine weeks and attend her Advanced Individual Training to learn her job skills. Joining the National has created [...]
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LTC (Ret) Chevelle Thomas Earns Prestigious Award
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Robert Barrow All, I am very proud to announce that Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Chevelle Thomas, Senior Army Instructor for Murphy High School, was honored this week on 6 April 2023 to receive the “The Ancient Order of Saint Gabriel Medal” for her distinguished service to the United States Army as a [...]
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Photos from Harrisburg High School Army JROTC
Written by: MSG (Ret.) John Grayson Attached are the pictures of some of the events the Harrisburg High School Army JROTC Department participated in the past few days: Service to Community and Country Themed Week with Adam Timze (Photo credit: MSG (Ret.) John Grayson) We had a Service to Community and Country Themed Week Starting [...]
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Mallard Creek High School Army JROTC Scores a 98.15 On Their JPA Inspection!
Story written by: C/CPT Nguy & MAJ (R) HartPhoto Credits: C/PFC Bowen & C/Captain Nguy The purpose of the JROTC Program Accreditation (JPA) inspection from the 4th Brigade Cadet Command is to evaluate the overall performance of the Maverick Battalion. To maintain our status of our Gold Star with Distinction, the unit must score a [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School (MNWSHS) Army JROTC was honored at the Annual One Blood Awards Luncheon
Submitted by: SFC (R) John "Brian" Oriol, Army Instructor (AI) MIAMI, FL -- Miami Northwestern Senior High School (MNWSHS) JROTC was honored at the Annual One Blood Awards Luncheon on April 6, 2023. Out of all the public schools in Miami Dade County (The 4th largest School District in the United States with 18 Army JROTC; 3 [...]
Pearland High School Army JROTC places 3rd overall at the Houston ISD Blue Bonnet Competition
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Christopher Graves March was a great experience for the Oiler Battalion Cadets! One of the many events completed was the Houston ISD’s Blue Bonnet competition, a yearly event which showcases Houston’s many JROTC programs. The Pearland HS JROTC cadets experienced the large competition for the first time in their 30-year history. [...]
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Wiesbaden High School Army JROTC Warrior Battalion supports U.S. Army Installation Command-Europe and Harlem Globetrotters
Written by: SGM (Ret) Allen Ashton The Wiesbaden High School JROTC Warrior Battalion supported the USA Garrison Wiesbaden and US Army Installation Command Europe during Harlem Globetrotter event on Saturday 25 March 2023. The Warrior Battalion's color guard team presented the colors of the United States of America, Federal Republic of Germany, and United States [...]
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Omaha Public Schools Army JROTC – Out of the Classroom and Into History
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Michael DeBolt Out of the Classroom and Into History OAHU, HI -- Omaha Public Schools JROTC participated in the 3rd Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Parade in Oahu, Hawaii on March 29. This day has been designated the official national observance of the Vietnam War as we reflect with solemn reverence upon [...]
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Palisades High School Marches in Charlotte, North Carolina, St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Written by: C/PFC Vu Phan CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Palisades High School Army JROTC Battalion (Puma Nation), participated in its second ever parade. It was a tremendous privilege for The Charlotte Pats to allow us to partake in this long-awaited Saint Patrick’s Day parade - as it was canceled for four years due to COVID. [...]
