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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," [...]
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JFK Denver Army JROTC and JFK Guam Air Force JROTC participate in Front Range Classic Partnership Rifle Match
Story and photos by: 1SG (Ret.) Paul N. Mahoney Recently JFK High School Air Force JROTC from Guam came to participate in the Front Range Classic Partnership Rifle Match. JFK Guam Air Force JROTC and JFK Denver Army JROTC have established a partnership over many years through drill competitions on the west coast. JFK Guam [...]
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Alhambra High School JROTC collaborate with Alhambra High School Engineering Department for school soap box derby
Story and photos by: LTC (Ret.) Peter Sandberg Alhambra High School JROTC in collaboration with Alhambra High School Engineering Department recently completed a soap box derby. The project and race were patterned after the Red Bull style event. Each team had to design and build their car. It had to follow a common and recognizable theme [...]
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Senior Army Instructor CW3 (Ret.) Adam Bryant selected as Educator of the Month by the local US Air Force Recruiting Squadron
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) Robert BarrowPhoto credit: Mobile County Public Schools LTC (Ret.) Robert Barrow, Director of Army Instruction (DAI) for Mobile County Public Schools Army JROTC, shared news that CW3 (Ret.) Adam Bryant, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) at Alma Bryant High School, was selected as Educator of the Month by the local U.S. Air Force [...]
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Queen Creek Army JROTC Meets Medal of Honor Recipient
Story and photos by: LTC (Ret.) Bill Waddington The Queen Creek High School Army JROTC Color Guard was invited to support the Arizona Army National Guard Aviation Ball at Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ on 2/4/23. Cadets presented, posted and retired the Colors and conducted the POW/MIA Ceremony. The highlight of the night was when [...]
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Interlachen High School Army JROTC Robotics and Drone programs seek to develop the cadets interest in STEM career opportunities
Story by: SFC (Ret.) David Wettrich At Interlachen High School the JROTC Cadets have new and exciting opportunities to explore. Thanks to the Putnam County School District STEM directorate, the Interlachen JROTC Cadets have fully embraced the newly established Robotics and Drone Pilot (STEM) programs this school year. The Robotics team currently consists of 8 [...]
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Cretin-Derham Hall volunteer work includes the Norwegian Reciprocal Exchange (NOREX 50)
Story and photo by: COL (Ret.) Joe Scrocca, Senior Army Instructor On February 4th, a large group of Cretin-Derham Hall Army JROTC cadets volunteered their time in the morning at the Fort Snelling National Veterans Cemetery, and in the evening, another group of cadets volunteered at NOREX 50. The Norwegian Reciprocal Exchange is the longest-running military exchange partnership between two [...]
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Photos from the Western Regional Air Rifle Championship Awards Ceremony
Photo credit: Blaine Routt, U.S. Army JROTC On Saturday, February 4th, 2023, the top 8 ranked Army JROTC Cadets competed for 1st place in Sporter and the top 8 ranked Army JROTC Cadets competed in Precision. 1st place in individual Sporter was Cadet Naqkara Mckinney, Austin E. Lathrop HS, with 1176.3 points, 2nd place in [...]
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Photos from the JROTC Western Regional Air Rifle Championship
Photo credit: Blaine Routt, U.S. Army JROTC Army JROTC staff is on-hand in Utah this weekend to experience the JROTC Western Regional Air Rifle Championship! This event, which last from 3-4 February, will include fourteen Army JROTC Air Rifle teams. Check back this weekend to view more exciting photos from this championship event!
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JROTC Cadets from 12 Mobile County Public Schools High Schools work together to complete service learning project
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) Robert BarrowPhoto credit: Mobile County Public Schools LTC (Ret.) Robert Barrow, Director of Army Instruction for Mobile County Public Schools Army JROTC, shared news that the cadets led the front page with their Service Learning Project! JROTC cadets from 12 Mobile County Public High Schools conducted a four-hour cleanup of Oaklawn [...]
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Tinian Army JROTC Stallion Battalion takes part at the 2022 Inaugural Ceremony
Story and photos by: C/PFC Sofia Del Rosario TINIAN, CNMI -- On Friday, January 13, 2023, the Stallion Battalion took part in this year’s Inaugural Ceremony at Jones Beach. Our battalion’s leadership organized a color guard team, along with an honor guard team for the ceremony. Honorable Mayor Edwin Palacios Aldan took an oath of [...]
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Marmion Academy Army JROTC earns 1st overall in Armed Division at Air Force JROTC West Aurora Drill Meet
Submitted by: LTC (Ret.) Dan WilliamsPhoto credit: LTC (Ret.) Dan Williams LTC (Ret.) Dan Williams, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) at Marmion Academy Army JROTC, shares the following photos to showcase their drill team. The drill team completed last weekend at the Air Force JROTC West Aurora Drill Meet. LTC Williams reported that the team performed [...]
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Mililani High School Army JROTC Trojan Battalion toured the United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Midgett
Story and pictures by Senior Army Instructor, LTC (Ret) Timothy Schiller On 27 January 2023, eight (8) Cadets from the Mililani High School Army JROTC Trojan Battalion toured the USCGC MIDGETT (WMSL 757) under the supervision of Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Brandee Schiller, the Assistant Engineer Officer onboard and a former Mililani High School Trojan [...]
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Photos of Harnett Central High School Army JROTC at the Lee Senior High School Raider Competition
Submitted by: LTC (R) Maurice L McDougald, Ed. D. Photo credit: Cadet Alberto Cerda, PAO LTC (R) Maurice L McDougald, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) of Harnett Central High School Army JROTC (4th Brigade), shares photos taken by their JROTC Cadet Public Affairs Officer, Alberto Cerda. The photos are Harnett Central High School Army JROTC Raider team [...]
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Birdville High School Army JROTC Hawk Battalion Color Guard posts colors for National Women of Law Enforcement and Fort Worth Air Power Council Christmas Party
Submitted by: CPT (Ret) George H. Jons Jr. CPT (Ret) George H. Jons Jr., Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for Birdville High School Army JROTC, shares the following news: "Birdville High School JROTC Hawk Battalion Color Guard teams have been busy this year. Our female color guard team posted the colors for the National Women of [...]
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The Oregon City High School Army JROTC posts colors at Clackamas Community Townhall
Submitted by: SFC (Ret) Rob AguilarPhoto Credit: SFC (Ret) Rob Aguilar SFC (Ret) Rob Aguilar, Army Instructor (AI) at Oregon City High School Army JROTC, shares the following news: "Today our multiple-award-winning Color Guard Team 1 (all girls) was asked to provide a Color Guard and presentation of colors for the Clackamas County Community Townhall [...]
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North Brunswick High School’s Army JROTC Air Rifle Team places 2nd in the U.S. Army Junior Rifle National Championship
Story and Photo by: Colonel (R) Steven A. Baker Congratulations to the North Brunswick High School’s Army JROTC Air Rifle Team for their second-place finish in the U.S. Army Junior Rifle National Championship with a total score of 4358 this past weekend in Fort Benning, Georgia. The team was led by Jose Gonzalez with a [...]
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Puma Battalion Cadets Embark on Their First Mentorship Project
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Ervin Purvis Palisades High School in Charlotte, N.C. and their Army JROTC program may be new, but the Cadets’ sense of responsibility and community service are indicative of a tenured organization. The Cadets’ understanding of values, community service, and leadership inspired them to step outside of the classroom and demonstrate some [...]
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Griffin High School Army JROTC Cadets Provide Selfless Service to Local Community
By LTC (Ret.) Nathaniel Flegler Jr.Griffin High School Army JROTC GRIFFIN, GA, January 19, 2023 - Cadets from the Griffin High School Army JROTC Program provided service to citizens that were greatly impacted by several devastating tornadoes that swept through the community causing significant damage on January 12. The following day, the cadets partnered with [...]
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Ansbach Army JROTC Battalion Honors Their Veterans
Written by: Cdt/SGT Antonio Duran-Stanton For the first time since the pandemic, the 9th JROTC battalion organized a Veterans Day Program; an hour of school seminar was dedicated to honoring Ansbach’s veterans. Narrated by Cdt/1SG Kenton Duplessie, the program started off with the posting of the colors,and playing of the National Anthem. The colors were [...]
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Central Catholic High School Army JROTC Cadets honor Vietnam Veterans with Quilts of Valor
Photos shared by: SGM (R) Lamisa Carradine SGM (R) Lamisa Carradine, Army Instructor (AI) at Central Catholic High School, shares photos of Central Catholic High School Cadets presenting Vietnam Veterans with Quilts of Valor. On 17 Jan 2023, six Central Catholic High School Army JROTC Cadets honored Vietnam Veterans with the Quilts of Valor presentation [...]
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LTC Thomas Johnson from Cheyenne Central High School Army JROTC gives an interview on Wyoming Leadership Pocast
Shared by: LTC (Ret.) Thomas Johnson LTC (Ret.) Thomas Johnson, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for Cheyenne Central High School JROTC was asked to give an interview for the Wyoming Leadership podcast "The WYpod: Everyday Wyoming Leaders" to discuss the history of JROTC and its leadership training. LTC Johnson discusses his generational ties to ROTC, Wyoming’s pivotal [...]
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Northeast High School Army JROTC Color Guard will Present the Colors at the Bills v Bengals this Weekend
Submitted by: MSG (Ret.) Eric Meister MSG (R) Eric A. Meister, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) from Northeast College Preparatory High School Army JROTC, shared news of the Northeast High School Army JROTC Color Guard preparing for this weekend's Buffalo Bills game. Northeast High School JROTC will present the nation’s colors at Highmark Stadium ahead of [...]
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Morehead Army JROTC Panther Battalion Posts Colors for the 2023 opening session of the North Carolina Senate
Submitted by: 1SG (Ret) Chet Chrapliwy The Morehead Army JROTC Panther Battalion had the honor of conducting the Color Guard the 2023 opening session of the North Carolina Senate. The session was broadcast live throughout the state of North Carolina. The Morehead Army JROTC Color Guard was granted permission to enter the Senate Chamber by LT [...]
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Featured Video: JROTC at Reno High School
Video created by: Washoe County School DistrictVideo shared by: LTC (Ret) Scott Caldwell The Huskie battalion is the oldest and one of the best JROTC Programs in Nevada. Like our school, we represent Respect, Honor, and Strength, and we strive for excellence and honor amongst our school and other programs. We always participate in numerous [...]
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Junction City High School Cadets Help Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Submitted by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson Cadets from Junction City High School AJROTC presented the national colors and then led a Freedom March as part of the 38th annual Junction City-Geary County Celebration and Commemoration of the works and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event was a very inspiring ceremony with lots [...]
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JROTC motivates a New Generation of Leaders within the Black Bear Battalion
Submitted by: LTC (R) Eugene Thurman I am LTC (R) Eugene Thurman, the new Senior Army Instructor at Austin High School, Decatur AL. SM (R) Patricia Davis, Army Instructor and I started the 2022 school year with a vision for the eighth graders in the program. This vision was to allow 8th graders time to [...]
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Mallard Creek JROTC Hosts a Holiday Toy Drive
Story written by: C/CPT Nguy and C/CPL TshiyoyiPhotos Credits: SAI Colonel Mosteller (photo 1), C/CPT Nguy (photo 2-3) The Maverick Battalion has hosted a Holiday Toy Drive. Cadets have filled up 7 1/2 large bags of toys. These toys were donated to our former Army instructor Chief Denson’s Church: W.B.F Lighthouse Outreach Center. These toys [...]
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Palmetto Ridge JROTC Bear Battalion
Submitted by: MAJ (R) John SarneckyPhotos by: MAJ (R) John Sarnecky Our cadet Chain of Command is the core of our leadership here in the Bear Battalion. Without it we would not be able to do the things we do for our school and community. The Battalion has supported many school and community events. First, [...]
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Recognized as a hero: Army JROTC Cadet presented with Medal of Heroism
Story by: Amy Turner Kaheem Bailey-Taylor is a normal teenager. He enjoys listening to music, reading books and spending time with his family. Late one August night, what should have been a normal social gathering took a turn. August 17th Bailey-Taylor attended a family member’s birthday party. Shortly after leaving Bailey-Taylor heard gun shots coming [...]
