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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 [...]
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Featured Video: The Coral Glade High School Army JROTC Robotics Team
Submitted by: LTC (R) Kenneth P. GreenVideo Credit: Coral Glade High School Army JROTC Robotics Team LTC (Ret.) Kenneth P. Green, Director of Army Instruction (DAI) for Broward County Public Schools Army JROTC, shared a video from the Coral Glades High School Army #JROTC Robotics team. The cadets brief the school board at the end [...]
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Photos of the East Union Army JROTC Raider team competing at the 2023 Fresno Raider Challenge
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) John TaoPhoto credit: LTC (Ret.) John Tao Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) John Tao, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) of East Union High School Army JROTC, shares the following: "The East Union Army JROTC Raider team successfully defended its title as State champion for 7th time in 2023 Fresno Raider Challenge hosted by Fresno State University [...]
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Mount Pleasant High School Army JROTC Hosts First Robotics Competition
Submitted by: COL (Ret.) Ivan MontanezPhoto credit: COL (Ret.) Ivan Montanez WILMINGTON, DE -- COL (Ret.) Ivan Montanez, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for Mount Pleasant High School Army JROTC, shares the following: "We hosted our first robotics event at our school, where we had 20 different teams compete for regionals. The JROTC program planned, organized, [...]
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5th Brigade Command Team Recognize Theodore Roosevelt High School Rough Rider Battalion Drill Teams
Submitted by: COL (Ret.) William P. LaChancePhoto credit: COL (Ret.) William P. LaChance SAN ANTONIO, TX -- COL Philbert Palmore and CSM Jose Salas, 5th Brigade Command Team, congratulate cadets from the Theodore Roosevelt High School's Rough Rider Battalion for taking first place in both armed and unarmed divisions of the 5th Brigade Drill Championships held on [...]
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St Pauls High School Army JROTC Color Guard presents the Colors at the 171st Engineer Company deactivation ceremony
Picture and story by: Bulldog Battalion S5Submitted by: MAJ (Ret.) Stephen Hill ST PAULS, NC -- St Pauls High School Army JROTC Color Guard presents the Colors at the 171st Engineer Company deactivation ceremony. The 171st was a part of the North Carolina National Guard. “Our relationship with the 171 dates back over 30 years,” [...]
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Southern High School Army JROTC Cadet Cheyunne Ahn Writes 2022 Associate of the U.S. Army (AUSA) JROTC Scholarship Winning Essay
The winning essay from the 2022 Lt. Gen. Theodore G. Stroup Jr. Achievement Award recipient is available online. Named for Stroup, a former Association of the U.S. Army vice president of Education who is now an AUSA senior fellow, the program recognizes Junior ROTC cadets for their achievements. It also aims to “engage the next [...]
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Belleville High School National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC) Honors Veterans
Story and photos by: LTC (Ret.) Richard Wasserman BELLEVILLE, NJ -- In Army JROTC, cadets are in involved in many community service events during the course of the school year. Belleville High School, in Belleville, New Jersey, is a brand-new Cadet NDCC Battalion and they are starting off on the right foot by getting involved [...]
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Decatur High Army JROTC Awards Unit Crest to Company
Story and Photo Credit: Steven Steiner II, Decatur HS JROTC S5 DECATUR, AL -- On January 25th, Decatur High Army JROTC awarded the unit crest to the company. In order to receive a crest, cadets must complete one full semester in JROTC. A good caption for the photo below is, "Timothy Hunter received his unit [...]
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Mobile County Public School System Army JROTC Cadets take on ‘Career Technical Education on the Hill’ in Montgomery, Alabama
Story By: Lt. Col. (Ret) Chevelle ThomasAL CTE JROTC Section President and Murphy High School JROTC SAI Mobile, AL – Mobile County Public School System Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps student cadets from Murphy and Blount High School participated in 'Career Technical Education on the Hill' in Montgomery, AL on February 2, 2023, to celebrate [...]
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Waipahu High School Army JROTC Paddling Team earn spot in Oahu Interscholastic Association Junior Varsity Championships
Submitted by: SFC (Ret.) Ivan J. Alvira WAIPAHU, HI -- The Marauder Battalion takes to the Sea! Our Army JROTC cadets took their leadership skills and work ethic to the water in support of the School paddling team earning them 1st place in one of the regatta races and a spot in the Oahu Interscholastic [...]
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Gatlin James of Piedra Vista High School Army JROTC signs National Letter of Intent to compete on United States Military Academy Rifle Team
Submitted by: MAJ (Ret) William R. Kern FARMINGTON, NM -- Congratulations to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Gatlin James of Piedra Vista High School, Farmington, New Mexico. On February 8, 2023, Gatlin accepted a nomination to attend the United States Military Academy and signed a national letter of intent to compete on the USMA Rifle Team! All [...]
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Boys Town Army JROTC Honors Color Guard for Distinguished Flying Cross Society documentary premiere
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) Mark StrehleWritten by: Cadet 2LT Gracie VanGorp BOYS TOWN, NE -- The Boys Town Honors Color Guard was afforded the opportunity to Present the Colors for the World Premiere of “Old Guys and Their Airplanes (OGTA)” and the Distinguished Flying Cross Society’s (DFCA) newest production: “The Guy in Back.” This documentary [...]
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The Pemberton High School Hornet Battalion Drill Team takes 1ST Place at the Delsea Winter Classic
Story and photos by: SFC (Ret.) John Mondelli Pemberton, NJ -- The Pemberton High School Army JROTC Hornet Battalion Drill Team takes 1ST Place at the Delsea Winter Classic! Congratulations to the Hornet Battalion Drill Team from Pemberton, New Jersey who were back in action this Saturday at the Delsea Regional Drill Team Competition. Eighteen Army [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School Army JROTC Cadets team up to weld flag and guidon stands for their JROTC Battalion
Story and photos by: COL (Ret.) Marc A. Garcia MIAMI, FL -- Miami Northwestern Senior HS (MNWSHS) Army JROTC Cadets who had either Paint and Auto Body class and/or Welding class teamed up to design and produce Flag and Guidon stands for the JROTC Battalion. The Cadets learned that welding and painting are not a [...]
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The Kings Academy Cyber Knights A Team is headed to Nationals
Written by: SFC (Ret.) Robert A. ClementsPhoto credit: Mr. & Mrs. Quincy Acklen Congratulations Team! Team CDR Cadet 1SG Summers, Cadet CPT Blackwell, Cadet SGM Blackwell, Cadet 1LT Merrefield, Cadet PFC Spellacy, Cadet PFC Kellam (not pictured)Coach: SFC (R) Clements Mentor: Mr. Qunicy Acklen WOODSTOCK, GA -- You have been officially notified that we have placed [...]
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Cadet Andrew Smith from Nixa High School Army JROTC in top 1% at Carthage High School Archery Competition
Submitted by: SFC (Ret.) Robert HodappPhoto Credit: SFC (Ret.) Robert Hodapp SFC (Ret.) Robert Hodapp, Army Instructor (AI) From Nixa High School Army JROTC, shares the following: NIXA, MO -- "I wanted to brag on one of our Archery competitors regarding his performance at Carthage High School this past weekend. One of our Let 4s, [...]
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North Brunswick High School Army JROTC briefs the Commanding General of U.S. Army Cadet Command
Submitted by: COL (Ret.) Steven A. Baker LELAND, NC -- On 31 January, 2023, North Brunswick High School Army JROTC gave a briefing to Major General Antonio Munera, Command Gerenal of U.S. Army Cadet Command, on our Continuous Improvement Project. We presented this Continuous Improvement Brief on ACT/ASVAB improvement to our Senior ROTC partner at North [...]
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Camdenton High School Army JROTC All Service Raider Champions Honored at Missouri State Capital
Story by: 1SG (Ret) David DowellPhoto Credit: 1SG (Ret) David Dowell JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- On February 1, 2023, Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson and both chambers of the state congress honored the Camdenton Army JROTC Raider team at the Missouri State Capital for their victory in the All-Service Raider National Championship, which took place [...]
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Thomas Jefferson High School Army JROTC win big at the 5th Brigade Drill Competition
Submitted by: 1SG (Ret.) Cedric Brown The Thomas Jefferson corps of Cadets' journey began with many challenges that attempted to derail their aspirations for Drill Teams. Still, their passion and perseverance again placed them in a winning position at the 5th BDE Drill competition. The motto of the Crimson Brigade is "one team, one fight," [...]
