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Theodore Roosevelt High School Army JROTC wins 3rd place overall at the 2023 CyberPatriot National Finals
Submitted by: Mr. Jon Thompson, U.S. Army JROTC BETHESDA, MD -- The Army JROTC Team, TXPatriot | baits64== from Theodore Roosevelt High School in San Antonio took first place in the all-services CISCO Net Academy competition and 3rd place overall in the all-services CyberPatriot competition. The team from left to right is Tina Tse, Seyma Kilic [...]
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Union High School Army JROTC marches in local St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Written by: Cadet/1LT Paola Del Rello, Battalion S5 Union High School 85th JROTC participated in the annual St Patrick’s Day parade and the 5 Points Star Academy Day hosted by 7th Congressional District, Wilmington, North Carolina. Congressman Rouzer’s staff was readily available with representatives from each academy to include, Military, Naval, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine [...]
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Menehune Battalion Army JROTC Keeps the Honor Unit with Distinction Title
Written by: c/CPT Clarenz Ringor KAUAI, HAWAII - March 9th, 2023. With the advent of 2023, the Menehune Battalion started to prepare for the JROTC Program for Accreditation, with the last inspection of this magnitude happening in 2020. In 2020, the inspection was successful, earning the Honor Unit with Distinction (HUD) title. Many things happened [...]
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The North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Drill, Air Rifle, and Raider Tri-Meet
Written by: C/1LT Paola De Rello The US Army 85th JROTC Battalion participated in the 19th Annual North Brunswick High School Drill/Air Rifle/Raider Tri-Meet on February 25, 2023. The battalion currently has a high population of first-year cadets. This was an awesome experience for them to see and learn new techniques in drill, raider, and [...]
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Wiesbaden High School Warrior Battalion hosts their annual Military Ball
Written by: Cadet CPT Lennon Spakousky WIESBADEN, GERMANY -- It is tradition in the American Armed Forces to celebrate those who serve through the Military Ball. This is an annual event in which civilians can glimpse into the life of those who serve our country. The Warrior Battalion wants to emulate this tradition which is [...]
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Photos from the Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Paul C. Gray Army JROTC Memorial Invitational
Photo credit: U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs U.S. Army Cadet Command hosted the Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Paul C. Gray JROTC Memorial Invitational, March 10-11, at Hardin County Schools in Radcliff, Ky. More than 150 teams traveled from across five different states to compete in one of the largest Army JROTC competitions in the country [...]
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Franklin High School JROTC holds 38th Military Ball with CSM Roy Young
Written by: CSM (Ret.) Daniel R. Moore FRANKLIN, TN -- Franklin High School JROTC recently held its 38th annual Military Ball with distinguished guest speaker CSM Roy Young, the Cadet Command Sergeant Major. His inspiring words on perseverance and commitment were truly appreciated, and we were honored to learn from such a seasoned military professional. [...]
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Garfield High School Army JROTC presents the colors for U.S. Army Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion-Community Partners Meeting
Photo/Story: 1SG (Ret.) Raymond L. Eason On March 07, 2023, members of the Garfield High School Bulldawgs Battalion were invited to the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles, California to present the colors for the U.S. Army Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion Community Partners Meeting.Members of the Garfield High School Color Guard were honored to [...]
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The 39th Annual Franklin High School Army JROTC Change of Command Ceremony
Written by: CSM (Ret.) Daniel R. Moore FRANKLIN, TN -- The 39th Annual Change of Command Ceremony recently took place at Franklin High School. During this event, C/LTC Caleb Fowler relinquished his position to C/LTC Caedmon Holland, representing a transition of leadership from one outstanding cadet leader to another. As we celebrate the accomplishments of [...]
Akron Public Schools Garfield Army JROTC continues to excel at multiple competitions
Submitted by: MAJ (Ret.) John Jacob YOUNGSTOWN, OH -- Akron Public Schools Garfield Army JROTC competed in a drill meet at Youngstown East High School on Saturday March 11, 2023. Garfield Army JROTC finished first place again in the academic challenge competition lead by Cadet Jonathan Stanevich along with team members Tyler Marr, Robert Howe, [...]
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Olympic HS Army JROTC Qualifies For The 4th BDE Best of the Best Raiders Championship After Placing 3rd in the Lee County Raiders Competition
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Chad Byas CHARLOTTE, NC – On Saturday, March 4, 2023, the Olympic High School JROTC Raiders Team participated in the annual Lee County Raiders Meet. The Lee County Raiders Meet is one of the most anticipated events for our Raider Teams. For the past several months, the Raider Team has logged [...]
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Ansbach High School Army JROTC Cadets Win in American Legion Oratorical Contest
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Madonna Roberts ANSBACH, GERMANY -- Two Ansbach cadets took home prizes in the American Legion Post 1982 Oratorical Contest on February 22, 2023. The post oratorical director and JROTC instructor, MSG (Ret) Christopher Buchanan, encourages cadets to compete. Cdt/SFC Laysha Bobbitt took 2nd place ($300) and Cdt/1LT Kennedy Lange took 1st [...]
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The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System 2023 Drill Competition
Story by: C/SGT Angel Li and C/SGT Sophia Shin Debengek SAIPAN, CNMI -- The Annual CNMI PSS JROTC Drill Competition was held on the campuses of Marianas High School, Saipan Southern High School, Kagman High School, Rota High School, and Tinian High School throughout February 23 to the 26th. The competition is held annually between [...]
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c/LTC Jayvion Summerville from South View High School Army JROTC shares his Battalion Commander Story
Written by: c/LTC Jayvion Summerville My Battalion Commander Story: My name is c/LTC Jayvion Summerville. My journey started when I was in 9th grade, and I joined JROTC at South View High School. At first, I joined JROTC because I wanted to, and there was no particular reason. I was a shy individual who didn’t [...]
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Northeast High School Army JROTC posts colors for the Celtics
Submitted by: MSG (Ret.) Eric Meister It was another fabulous outing for Northeast High School Army JROTC. It was such a privilege to watch our team representing Northeast High for the Celtics! "The Celtics Game was one for the books and I would love to thank the Staff and all who help for an awesome [...]
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Rocky River Ravens Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan Career Readiness: c/Captain Janiiya Williams
Written by: c/Captain Yaire Barreiro The 2022-2023 Ravens Battalion Staff selected College and Career Readiness as the Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan (BCIP) focus area. You can read more about this project in our previous post, featuring Aisha Veliz. c/Captain Janiiya Williams, pictured with her 5th Year Plan, shares the following about her success in the [...]
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Murphy High School Army JROTC teaches “Junior Achievement High School Heroes – iCivics” program at Mary B. Austin Elementary School
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Chevelle Thomas MOBILE, AL -- Today the Murphy High School JROTC Military Leadership Academy completed their Community Service Learning Project via "Junior Achievement High School Heroes - iCivics" program at Mary B. Austin Elementary School. At the school, the cadets taught K-2nd graders about themselves, their families and their community. They [...]
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Rocky River Ravens Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan Career Readiness: c/Major Jennifer Nunez
Written by: c/Captain Yaire Barreiro The 2022-2023 Ravens Battalion Staff selected College and Career Readiness as the Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan (BCIP) focus area. You can read more about this project in our previous post, featuring Aisha Veliz. c/Major Jennifer Nunez, pictured with her Salem College pennant, shares the following about her success in the [...]
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Rocky River Ravens Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan Career Readiness: Aisha Veliz
Story by: c/Captain Yaire Barreiro MINT HILL, NC -- The 2022-2023 Ravens Battalion Staff selected College and Career Readiness as the Battalion Continuous Improvement Plan (BCIP) focus area. This aligns with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 2024 Strategic Plan: “Every student graduating with meaningful employment or higher education opportunities.” The battalion is striving to achieve and [...]
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Junction City Army JROTC Cadets Conduct Service Project at Veterans Cemetery
Written by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson MANHATTAN, KS -- Cadets from Junction City High School traveled to Manhattan, Kansas on Saturday, March 4th to conduct some Spring cleaning of the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery. While the cemetery staff does an excellent job of maintaining a high state of appearance at the facility, the need for [...]
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Rocky River Army JROTC Raven Battalion recognizes student and faculty excellence
Written by: c/First Lieutenant Jordyn Wineglass Mint Hill, NC -- The Rocky River Raven Battalion continues to recognize faculty and students for their excellence. Faculty and students were recommended by their peers and teachers due to their character, inside and outside of the classroom. We surprised students in their classrooms with a personal handwritten note [...]
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Kansas State University Army ROTC Wildcat Battalion hosts cadets from all services at JROTC Day
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Richard R. Hodgson MANHATTAN, KS -- Seventy-four JROTC Cadets from nine schools around the state traveled to Manhattan, Kansas to attend a JROTC Day hosted by Kansas State University’s Army ROTC program, The Wildcat Battalion, to learn about opportunities in both Army ROTC and at Kansas State. High Schools attending were [...]
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Results from recent Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation Aerial Drone Tournament at Nixa, Missouri
Written by: SFC (Ret.) Robert Hodapp NIXA, MO -- Nixa High School Army JROTC from Nixa, Missouri, hosted its first Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation Aerial Drone Tournament on February 18, 2023. This competition consisted of 12 JROTC Drone teams from Nixa, SRTC, Camdenton, Booneville, and Wichita, Kansas. This competition was in conjunction with [...]
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The Maverick Battalion takes home 4 trophies from the Butler Drill Meet!!
Story written by: C/CPT Nguy Cadets competed in the Butler Drill Meet on Saturday. Not only did Mallard Creek placed in 1/2 of their elements but the Drill Knockout Champion is a cadet from the Maverick Battalion! Congratulations to our Commander: C/Captain Godoy for overall being the Knockout Champion placing 1st among ALL cadets! He also placed [...]
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Harry P. Harding University High School Army JROTC Cadets participate in ‘Read Across America Day’
Written by: C/2LT Ceira Wood On March 2, 2023, members of the Harry P. Harding University High School JROTC 'Ram Battalion' celebrated the National Dr. Seuss Celebration by participating in the "Read Across America Day" at area elementary schools. The cadets read from some of Dr. Seuss' most famous books like, "The Cat in the [...]
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South Hills High School, Fort Worth, TX Advances to the JROTC Leadership Bowl – 2023 National Championship
Written by: CW4 (Ret) Lynn Taylor South Hills High School JROTC Leadership Team from Fort Worth, TX advances to the 2023 JROTC Leadership Bowl National Championship for the third consecutive year. Cadets put in many hours of studying and honing their skills as a cohesive team. Leadership Team Captain C/SGT Maria Rangel stated, “We accomplished [...]
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Recognizing the incredible success of The Kings Academy Army JROTC Robotics Team
Story/Photo credit: COL (Ret.) Frederick O. Stepat As the Senior Army Instructor, I want to recognize our TKA JROTC Robotics team for their incredible success this year. Both me and SFC(R) Robert A. Clements, AI, are very proud of our TKA Knights BN JROTC VEX Robotics team effort this year and want to specially recognize the great job [...]
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Photos from the San Francisco Unified School District Army JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)
Submitted by: Greg Stephens, 8th Brigade, USACC DUBLIN, CA -- Mr. Greg Stephens from 8th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command JROTC, shares photos from the San Francisco Unified School District Army JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC). The event was held from 16 to 20 February at Camp Parks in Dublin, California. Top Photo Caption: JROTC [...]
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Tinian Stallion Battalion Competes in the Annual Drill Competition
By: C/CPT Ismail Hossain Last Saturday was a day everyone in the Stallion Battalion was waiting for. A day where they would showcase what they have practiced in the past few months. A day that they were all eager for. Over the last few months, the Stallion Battalion Drill Team consisting of 33 Cadets has [...]
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Garfield HS Bulldawg Battalion participated in 39th Annual Sons of Liberty Massing of the Colors & Salute to our Armed Forces
Photo/Story: 1SG(R) Raymond L. EasonOn February 19, 2023, at Forest Lawn Cemetery Hollywood Hills, CA, elite members of the Garfield High School Bulldawg Battalion participated in the largest celebration of its kind, to honor George Washington’s birthday and to observe Presidents’ Day. Also, the Sons of Liberty hosted this celebration inviting other JROTC units in [...]
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1SG (Ret.) Trina Hines named Freedom High School Teacher of the Year
MORGANTON, NC — 1SG (Ret.) Trina Hines, Army Instructor (AI) for Freedom High School Army JROTC, was honored as Freedom High School's Teacher of the Year! This is what teachers, staff and colleagues said about why they voted for 1SG Hines for Teacher of the Year in their own words. Why did you vote for First Sergeant [...]
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The Rocky River Army JROTC Ravens Battalion is Flipping the Grade
Written by: Cadet Captain Yaire Barreiro, Book Study Team Captain MINT HILL, NC -- The Rocky River JROTC Book Study Team worked together to help teachers mentor students in order to “Flip The Grade”. With COVID-19 and the teacher shortage, schools have had a difficult time improving academic scores. We all had to come together to [...]
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The 2023 U.S. Army Cadet Command Junior ROTC Raider Challenge Championships will be held at Fort Knox, KY
Submitted by: Headquarters, JROTC In 2023 the U.S. Army Cadet Command Junior ROTC Raider Challenge Championships will be held on Fort Knox, Kentucky! Updates about this event will be posted to this webpage, so please check back often: Click here to view the official Fort Knox Raider Challenge Championships information page to learn more about [...]
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Puma Battalion Orienteers Establish their Position as Tough Competitors and Future Front-Runners
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Ervin Purvis CHARLOTTE, NC -- On Saturday, 11 February 2023, the Palisades High School JROTC Orienteering Team completed another milestone in their inaugural year. After building a competitive team that originated with no previous experience, the Puma Orienteers finished 8th out of 42 teams in the annual Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Annual Orienteering [...]
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The 85th Army JROTC Battalion participated in the North Carolina A&T State University ROTC Day
Article by: C/1LT Paola Del Rello, S5 The 85th Army JROTC Battalion participated in the North Carolina A&T State University ROTC Day on 5 November 2022. This was a great opportunity for Army JROTC Cadets from across the Brigade. The event started with breakfast and an introduction from the Professor of Military Science, Lieutenant Colonel [...]
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Punahou School Army JROTC Service Learning – Genki Balls
Submitted by: C/1LT Emi Uohara Punahou JROTC cadets teamed up with Punahou School 4th graders to make "Genki Balls" as a Service Learning project. The Ala Wai canal that runs adjacent to Waikiki has been plagued with sludge buildup for many years. The Microorganisms in the Genki Balls digest the sludge, oxygenate the water, and [...]
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Photos from the 3rd Brigade Arctic Raider Competition in Calumet, Michigan
Submitted by: Melissa Moore, 3rd Brigade Army JROTC CALUMENT, MI -- Ms. Melissa Moore from 3rd Brigade Army JROTC shares photos from the Army JROTC Arctic Raider competition held in Calumet, Michigan on February 18th, 2023. The events at this competition included the Ahkio Sled Race, Snow Shoe Biathlon, Cross Country Rescue, and a Surprise [...]
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South Hills High School Army JROTC Advances to 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship
Written by: 1SG (Ret) Michael Long FORT WORTH, TX -- South Hills High School JROTC competed at the Mesquite JROTC Vex Robotics Competition and placed eighth out of twenty teams. The competition helped the team to qualify for the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship to be held in Dallas, TX, April 27-29. This is the [...]
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Lexington Senior High School Army JROTC Color Guard Presents Nation’s Colors for the Chapel Hill (Tar Heels) Men’s Basketball Game
Submitted by: LTC (Ret) Paul Brown and 1SG (Ret) Johncarlo Lewis CHAPEL HILL, NC -- On February 11th, 2023, The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Color Guard proudly presents our Nation's Colors for the Chapel Hill (Tar Heels) Men’s Basketball Game. Our Cadets received many accolades from the Chapel Hill staff for their level [...]
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The Freedom High School Army JROTC Service Learning Project
Story by: Trina Hines, 1SG (R), Ed.D. MORGANTON, NC -- The Freedom High School Army JROTC Service Learning Project was a huge success. Over 1000 non-perishable food was donated to our Superintendent's ninth annual food drive. Led by our Cadet Battalion Commander and Cadet Command Sergeant Major, each company competed against each other to gain [...]
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The John Hardin High School Army JROTC Air Rifle Varsity and Jr. Varsity Teams took home the championships this weekend at Henderson County High School
Submitted by: COL (Ret.) Michael Stewart Kentucky STATE CHAMPIONS!!! The John Hardin High School Army JROTC Air Rifle Varsity and Jr. Varsity Teams took home the championships this weekend at Henderson County High School. "I am extremely proud of the Cadets and what they have achieved. They have worked very hard all school year honing [...]
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Henry Clay High School cheerleading team goes to Nationals and participates in Army JROTC
Submitted by: 7th Brigade ROTC Henry Clay High School cheerleading team won state this year and went on to finish 6th in the Nation at a recent National Competition in Florida. Ten of the girls from the team participate in JROTC at the school and talk about leadership opportunities in JROTC in the interview. You [...]
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Palisades High School Army JROTC names its first Cadet of the Month
Submitted by: 1SG (Ret.) Harold SmithPhoto Credit: C/SSG Mia Zapata CHARLOTTE, NC -- After several hours of learning her study guide, practicing in front of a mirror, in her bedroom or making personal cue cards to help her, Cadet Private First Class Elizabeth Mazingo fought through shaky nerves and a highly competitive group of cadets to [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School Army JROTC host 2023 Spin-up VEX Robotics Qualifier
Story by: MAJ (Ret.) Sang Lee BROOKLYN, NY -- On February 11th 2023, the Tiger Battalion Fort Hamilton hosted the first all Army JROTC robotics event at Fort Hamilton High School. Nine different schools competed in the 2023 SPIN-UP VEX qualifier. The Fort Hamilton High School Tiger Battalion programed, planned, organized, set up, and executed the first [...]
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Garfield High School Army JROTC posts colors for Students Run LA Hansen Dam 30K Run
Written by: 1SG (Ret.) Raymond Eason (SAI) and SSG (Ret.) Terry Buckhannon (AI) On February 12, 2023, members of the Garfield HS Army JROTC Color Guard performed the opening ceremony for Students Run LA (SRLA) Hansen Dam 30K Run. The mission of the SRLA is to challenge and encourage at-risk students to experience the benefits [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School Army JROTC lower flag in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day
Submitted by: COL (Ret.) Marc A. Garcia MIAMI, FL -- Under the supervision of Army Instructor (AI) SFC John "Brian" Oriol, Miami Northwestern Senior High School JROTC Cadets lowered the United States Flag to Half-Staff in a dignified ceremony In Honor Of (IHO) Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day. A small tribute to the 17 Students and [...]
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Cadet Keziah Christie Ancheta from Waipahu Army JROTC becomes international Phi Theta Kappa President
Submitted by: SFC (Ret.) Ivan J. Alvira WAIPAHU, HI — A huge congratulations to the very first high school dual enrolled student to become the International PTK President, Cadet Keziah Christie Ancheta! Not only is she the Phi Theta Kappa International president, but she is also the Waipahu JROTC Marauder Battalion S-6. The Marauder Battalion [...]
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Northeast High School Army JROTC posts colors at Buffalo Bills vs Cincinatti Bengals
Submitted by: MSG (R) Eric A. Meister BUFFALO, NY -- MSG (Ret.) Eric A. Meister shares a photo of the Northeast High School Army JROTC Color Guard with Billy Buffalo, the mascot for the NFL's Buffalo Bills! Northeast High School Army JROTC posted the colors at the NFL Playoff Game with the Buffalo Bills Vs [...]
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U.S. Army Cadet Command Safety recognized Army JROTC Cadet excellence at the JROTC Southern Air Rifle Competition
Submitted by: Mr. Matt Cantrell, U.S. Army Cadet Command Safety ANNISTON, AL -- The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Southern Regional Air Rifle Competition was held from 9 to 11 February earlier this month in Anniston, Alabama. Mr. Matt Cantrell from the U.S. Army Cadet Command Safety team was on-hand to observe the safety guidelines in [...]
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8th Brigade Army JROTC Cadets attend Guam JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)
Story and photo credit: Greg Stephens, 8th Brigade JROTC NAVAL BASE, GUAM -- 8th Brigade Army JROTC Cadets attend the Guam JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) which took place from 7 to 11 February at the EOD obstacle course at Naval Base Guam. Top Photo: Is CPT Fontanilla from the University of Guam ROTC giving [...]
