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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. [...]
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Punahou School Army JROTC Retains Honor Unit With Distinction for the 30th Consecutive Year
Written by Cadet LTC Corin Matsuzaki, Battalion Commander Thanks to the efforts of all cadets of the Buff n Blu Battalion, we successfully retained our Honor Unit of Distinction status for the 30th consecutive year! There was a great deal of pressure making sure everything was up to speed for our first in-person assessment since [...]
Presentation of 3-year ROTC Scholarship at University of Texas-Austin to Cadet Captain Josh Paguinto from Bellaire High School Army JROTC
Written by: 1SG (Ret) John Sanford, AI The Bellaire High School 20th Cardinal Battalion celebrated their Military Ball, Thurs, 30 March 2023. In attendance were special guests Ms. Myrna C. Saldana-Trevino (Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Texas-East) and Lieutenant Colonel Mai Lee Eskuland (Deputy Director, Strategic Officer Recruiting Detachment). In a surprise moment, [...]
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Rocky River High School Army JROTC hosts Mr. James “Doc” McCloughan, Medal of Honor Recipient
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) Tyron W. Eason Rocky River High School Army JROTC hosts Mr. James "Doc" McCloughan, Medal of Honor Recipient, and has shared photos and a video of the event! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZAa6LElrR4 Photos: Top Photo Caption: Mr. James "Doc" McCloughan with Army JROTC Cadets from Rocky Rivery High School (Photo credit: LTC (Ret.) [...]
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The 2023 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)
Story by: C/PFC Seiyul Hong Saipan, CNMI - The CNMI PSS JROTC Brigade JCLC was held at Marianas High School, Saipan Southern High School, Kagman High School, Rota High School, and Tinian High School from March 23 to the 26th. The ROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge is held annually between public high schools on Saipan, Tinian, [...]
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Vroonland Vanguard High School Army JROTC Battalion complete annual Service-Learning Project
Written by: MAJ (R) Matthew Wolverton JROTC Cadets from the Vroonland Vanguard High School JROTC Battalion completed their annual Service-Learning Project on 1 April. This year, the Cadets partnered with Southern Methodist University (SMU) to provide support to local homeless Veterans. Cadets from Vroonland Vanguard High developed a plan after reaching out to SMU ROTC [...]
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Independence High School Army JROTC hosts annual Eagle Battalion Military Ball
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Jay Massey Independence High School recently hosted their annual Eagle Battalion JROTC Military Ball at Embassy Suites in Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, March 25th. After the presentation of the Colors and toasts, attendees honored Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action with a memorial ceremony. The guest speaker, Mr. Tom [...]
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Wichita Public Schools host 1st Leadership Raider Challenge
Written by: COL (Ret.) Robert Hester The first Cadet Raider Challenge conducted by Leadership cadets was held this past Saturday at the SEHS Raider Course. This is the first time Leadership cadets competed in a Raider Challenge. About 60 cadets competed. They were from: Hadley, Hamilton, Marshall, CMA, PVMS, Mead and Wells. They ran the [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School Army JROTC Cadet Achievements
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Sang Lee Brooklyn, New York — Two Fort Hamilton High School cadets received award from the American Legion Post 688 on March 30 , 2023. The post commander Major Diaz awarded Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Brianna Zepeda-Reyes with the Military Excellence Award and Cadet Sergeant First Class Ching Gee Ma with the [...]
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Cadets shoot for the title at the JROTC National Air Rifle Championships
By Sarah Windmueller Over 200 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets took aim March 23-25 in hopes of being named one of the top marksmen in the nation at the 2023 JROTC National Air Rifle Championship held at Camp Perry, Ohio. “It’s the Nationals. This is the highest of the high, unless you go [...]
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The Maverick Battalion Drill Team Placed in the CMS Drill Meet!
Story written by: C/CPT NguyPhoto Credit: SAI COL (R) Mosteller & C/CPT Nguy The Maverick Battalion Drill team placed In the CMS Drill Meet! Commander C/ Captain Godoy placed 3rd in Armed Squad and C/SSG Benson placed 2nd in Knockout. Overall cadets did a great job and a huge thanks to all family and friends [...]
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Philadelphia Military Academy visits three Army JROTC Military Academy High Schools in Chicago
Submitted by: MAJ (Ret.) Peter J. Ramirez In the spirit of collaboration and cooperation for all cadets, Philadelphia Military Academy visited the three Army JROTC Military Academy High Schools in Chicago - Carver Military Academy, Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville, and Phoenix STEM Military Academy. Chicago Military Academy Bronzeville and Philadelphia Military Academy (Photo credit: MAJ (Ret.) Peter J. [...]
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Tinian Army JROTC Stallion Battalion Hosts their 2nd Military Dining-In
Written by: C/CPL Sofia Del Rosario The Stallion Battalion was back in action and hosted its 2nd Military Dining-in on March 18, 2023. The time for us to fancy up our uniforms and prepare for a night of delicious food, great company, and unforgettable memories. We managed to make this event fun and enjoyable for [...]
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Bettye Davis East Anchorage Army JROTC holds 10th annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
A Flag's Service Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Christopher Watts On March 8th, 2023, the Bettye Davis East Anchorage JROTC held its 10th annual Flag Retirement Ceremony. The significance of this ceremony to our program is as significant as the flag is to our nation. Every part of the flag holds great meaning and works together [...]
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Junction City High School Army JROTC Earns Honor Unit with Distinction
Written by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson JUNCTION CITY, KS -- Junction City High School Army JROTC in Junction City Kansas was formally inspected for its Joint Program of Accreditation on March 27th, by Mr. Tyrone Middleton of 3rd Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command and noncommissioned officers from the 1st Infantry Division’s Special Troops Battalion. [...]
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Olympic High School Army JROTC Conducts Their Annual School Blood Drive for the Charlotte, NC communities
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Chad Byas CHARLOTTE, NC – On Monday, February 27, 2023, the Olympic High School JROTC Trojan Battalion conducted their annual blood drive. The Trojan Battalion teamed up with the OneBlood Donors organization as part of their Service-Learning Project for this school year. OneBlood is a non-profit 501 community asset responsible for [...]
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Northeast High School Army JROTC presents colors for the Buffalo Sabres hockey team military appreciation night
Written by: MSG (Ret.) Eric Meister Last Friday, the Northeast JROTC program had the honor of presenting the colors on military appreciation night for the Buffalo Sabres hockey, NHL hockey team. I am very proud of these kids. Presenting the colors is pretty easy. However, navigating all the events and professional players can be difficult. [...]
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Howard High School Lions Battalion JROTC won 2nd place overall in the Unarmed Division at the 4th Brigade Best of the Best Drill Championship
Submitted by: C/SGT Moura Awad SALEM, NC -- Howard High School Lions Battalion JROTC won 2nd place overall in the Unarmed Division at the 4th Brigade Best of the Best Drill Championship, held in Winston Salem, North Carolina, on 18 Mar 2023. They placed 2nd in Exhibition, 2nd in Inspection, and 3rd in Color Guard. They are now [...]
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Bettye Davis East High Army JROTC Cadet Spotlight: Cadet Erin Gates
Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Christopher Watts ANCHORAGE, AK -- The 2022-2023 school year at East Anchorage High School in JROTC has been a stellar year for individual accomplishments and personal goal achievements. Cadets Iparraguirre, Lo, Mast, Burger, Cabotutan, Yang, and Swetzof were all inducted into the National Honor Society this year, matching induction numbers from the [...]
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Mobile County Public Schools System Salutes Mike Singleton for a job well done
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) Robert F. BarrowPhoto credit: Mobile County Public Schools MOBILE, AL -- LTC (Ret.) Robert F. Barrow, MCPSS Director of Army Instruction, JROTC cadets at B.C. Rain and Deputy of Operations Ernest Scarbrough recently presented an award to Mike Singleton to show their appreciation for his outstanding paint job on the airplane [...]
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Wichita South High School Army JROTC “Iron Titan Battalion” competes at the Kansas State Archery Tournament
Submitted by: COL (Ret.) Robert Hester HUTCHINSON, KS -- Wichita South High School JROTC “Iron Titan Battalion” Traveled to the Kansas State Fair grounds in Hutchinson KS to compete in the Kansas State Archery Tournament. The Iron Titan BN did an outstanding job winning 3rd place overall in the 3D competition and 5th place overall [...]
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National Champions! North Brunswick High Army JROTC Air Rifle Team is the 2023 Army JROTC Sporters National Champions
Written by: COL (Ret.) Steven A. Baker The North Brunswick High JROTC Rifle team earned first place honors for the Army and 5th in the nation across all services in the JROTC National Air Rifle Championship Sporters Division in Ohio on March 25, 2023. The team started their journey towards their victory by competing against [...]
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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is guest speaker for Delta High School JROTC Ball
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Francisco Hernandez On March 25, 2023, CO Representative, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert attended and was the guest speaker for the annual Delta High School JROTC Ball. Congresswoman Boebert spoke for approximately 10 minutes. The Congresswoman’s speech to the cadets focused on selfless service to the school, community, and nation. The Colorado representative [...]
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Garfield High School Army JROTC Service Learning Project: Soup Kitchen for the L.A. County Homeless Veterans
Photo/Story: 1SG (Ret.) Raymond Eason & SSG (Ret.) Terry Buckhannon On March 19th, 2023, Garfield High School Army JROTC completed its second service learning project, collecting over 1000 cups of soup for homeless veterans in Los Angeles County. In partnership with Mr. Larry Wong, MC Center for Development and Civic Engagement Manager for VA Los [...]
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Bowie High School JROTC Bear Cadets participated in the EPISD JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)
Submitted by: WHO: Bear Cadets (14 x Participants; with 1x Senior Army Instructor and 1x Army Instructor). Camp participants included 121 cadets (68 males, 53 females), 27 cadre, 2 female chaperones, and 13 active duty service members providing medical support. Cadets attending camp represented 9 high schools from El Paso, Texas. Like past years, eight [...]
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The 4th BDE Myers Park High School Army JROTC Cadets Visit local Middle Schools
Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Kelly L. Foye CHARLOTTE, NC -- Myers Park High School Army JROTC Cadets visited the local Middle Schools and talked to 8th grade students about the JROTC Program. Some of the students will attend Myers Park High School and some will go to other High Schools, however it gave the Cadets and [...]
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Featured Video: The Emmett J Conrad High School Army JROTC Veteran’s Day Tribute Video
Submitted by: CSM (Ret.) Leon Johnson November 11th marks a special day in our country but also at Emmett J Conrad High School. It is the day we join millions around the country to honor the men and women who have served in our proud military. We are grateful for all their sacrifices, and we [...]
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Muscogee County School District Army JROTC tour Columbus Police Department
Written by: SGM (Ret.) Nate Campbell COLUMBUS, GA -- The Columbus Police Department offers a progressive Police Cadet program designed to prepare young professionals for a rewarding career in law enforcement. Eight of our JROTC cadets loaded up on the school bus and went to The Columbus Police Department Headquarters. We were given a tour [...]
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Photos from the Omaha Public Schools 50th Annual Army JROTC Military Ball
Written by: LTC (Ret) Michael DeBolt On Saturday, March 11, Omaha Public Schools (OPS) held their 50th annual JROTC Military Ball. The keynote speaker for the event was Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, William J. Gainey a newly created position established to advise the Chairman on matters of professional development of [...]
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Killeen ISD Teams Compete in State Archery Event
Written by: Todd Martin, Kileen Independent School District (ISD) Three teams tied to Killeen ISD schools are competing this week among more than 3,000 students statewide in the 17th annual National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament at the Bell County Expo Center. For the second year, the Harker Heights High School Junior ROTC fielded [...]
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Wiesbaden High School cadets raise American Flag at Point Alpha
Written by: C/CPT Lennon Spakousky and LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring CHECKPOINT ALPHA, HESSEN, GERMANY -- The Wiesbaden High School Warrior Battalion traveled to Point Alpha near Fulda, Germany to participate in the annual commemoration of the “Last Patrol” conducted as the Cold War wrapped up 33 years ago. Five Warrior Battalion cadets performed the [...]
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East Union High School Army JROTC attends ceremony honoring educators with General Gary Brito
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) John Tao SAN FANCISCO, CA -- LTC (Ret.) John Tao, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for East Union High School Army JROTC, shares the following: "On 9 March, we were invited to General Gary Brito’s ceremony, honoring community educators and leaders in San Francisco. Here are the photos. Cadets that attended this [...]
