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Kirtland Central High School Honors the Military Service of Native Americans at National Native American Veterans Memorial
Submitted by: CW2 (Ret) Pedro Larribas The memorial was dedicated with a procession and ceremony on the National Mall on November 11, 2022. This tribute to Native heroes recognizes for the first time on a national scale the enduring and distinguished service of Native Americans in every branch of the US military. Kirtland Central High School (KCHS) AJROTC Bronco [...]
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JROTC Army Instructor & DAI recognized for excellence by CG & CSM
FORT KNOX, KY. On Friday, December 9th, 2022, U.S. Army JROTC Instructor, 1SG (Ret) (Dr) Trina Hines from Freedom High School, Morganton, NC & Director of Army Instruction (DAI), LTC (Ret) Richard Crossley from Fort Worth Independent School District, Forth Worth, TX were recognized for excellence. They were presented with a Commander’s coin by the [...]
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Charles B. Aycock High School Army JROTC participates in a wreath laying ceremony
Story by retired Army Major Anton Alston PIKEVILLE, N.C.On December 17, 2022, eleven cadets from Charles B. Aycock High School Army Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC) participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the Pikeville Cemetery. The wreath laying ceremony was sponsored by the Pikeville American Legion Post 541.The cadets provided a Color Guard [...]
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The Denver JROTC received a $100,000 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2461
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Paul Mahoney The Denver JROTC received a $100,000 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2461. The money will go directly towards cadet achievement in competitions and travel such as Marksmanship, Drill, Raider, Drone, Robotics, Staff Rides, and also sponsor the annual Military Ball. Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero, VFW 2461 [...]
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Dimond JROTC and Colony JROTC Team-up for Alaska Regional Robotics Competition
Submitted by: LTC (R) Sidney Topf LTC (R) Sidney Topf, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) at Dimond High School JROTC, recognized the Dimond High School JROTC Robotics Team and Colony JROTC Robotics Team. The two schools united for a team-up during the Alaska regional robotics competition. Dimond High School JROTC and Colony JROTC Robotics Team-up
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Interlachen High School JROTC Program Military Ball
Submitted by: LTC (R) Korey Brown On December 8, 2022, Interlachen, Palatka and Crescent City High Schools executed a combined military ball; the Patriots Military Ball highlighting historical and modern-day Patriots. Each Cadet participating in the Patriots Military Ball wrote an essay describing "What Embodies a Patriot" and attended an etiquette class in preparation for [...]
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Paragould JROTC Cadets present flags to Veterans
Submitted by: LTC (R) Timothy P. Norman The Paragould JROTC program does a flag collection and disposal program for our community service. The cadets go out in the community and collect the flags and also to all the veteran organizations. This year we built a new fire pit beside our building just for this event. [...]
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Alexander High School JROTC Raider Team Won 2nd At State
Submitted by: LTC (R) Sharon Collier They’ve done it again. With the lead cadet Commander Camden Porter, and Co-Commander Lucas Chamberlain, the Alexander Raider team was able to place in the second place standing at the state competition this year. The Alexander male team brought home 2nd place overall after their hard work. Along with [...]
1SG (R) James Chambers recognized as Stanhope Elmore High School Teacher of the Year
Submitted by: 1SG (R) James Chambers 1st Sgt. (Ret.) James Chambers, Army Instructor (AI) at Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC, was officially recognized as Stanhope Elmore’s Teacher of the Year today at the Elmore County School board meeting. The school staff shared that, "He is a blessing to our school each and every day!" Congratulations, [...]
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Punahou School JROTC Honors Pearl Harbor Fallen
Submitted by Cadet Sergeant Kylee Hamamoto For the second consecutive year, Punahou JROTC cadets read the 2403 names of those who perished on the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Center in Hawaii. The roll call took almost two hours to complete and attracted family descendants, one who [...]
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SFC (R) Phillip L. Lee from Mary G. Montgomery HS JROTC named Teacher of the Year!
Submitted by: LTC (R) Robert F. Barrow Congratulations to Sergeant First Class (Ret) Phillip L. Lee, Army JROTC Instructor at Mary G. Montgomery High School here in Mobile County Public School District. He was named “Teacher of the Year” yesterday in a small ceremony on campus. Sergeant Lee has been with the district for over [...]
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Columbia High School “Eagle Battalion” continue to be “Be Humble, Be Honest, Showing Dignity and Respect to Everyone and always encourages each Cadet to be their best!”
Submitted by: LTC (R) Jim Duthu This Week’s Activities: The Eagle Battalion participated in the Junior Achievement Program at Williams Elementary on 6 December 2022. The Eagle Battalion sent 28 highly motivated and insightful cadets to instruct over 250 students in kindergarten through 3rd Grades. The cadets worked as individuals and 2-person teams to mentor [...]
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The Alexander Cougar Battalion Out in the Community
Submitted by: LTC (R) Sharon Collier What does the Alexander JROTC Cougar Battalion do for the community?The Alexander Battalion enjoys helping out the community as much as they can. They have many experiences with community service events and are very proud of their efforts. The cadets are willing to help out no matter the reason [...]
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St Pauls Service Learning Project raises $4000
Submitted by: Bulldog Battalion S5 The St Pauls Bulldogs began their service learning early in the school year and culminated the on the first weekend in December. The local Lion’s Club of St Pauls is the lead agency that manages the Loflin/Walker fund which raises over $40,000 annually for the families of the community. The [...]
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The Lexington Senior High School Presents our Nation’s Colors for Duke University Men’s Basketball Game
Submitted by: 1SG (Ret) Johncarlo Lewis On December 10th, 2022 The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Color Guard proudly Presents our Nation's Colors for Duke University Men’s Basketball Game. Our Cadets received many accolades from the Duke staff for their level of professionalism and performance. Cadet SSG Mamaril presented the Duke Staff with our [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School (MNWSHS) JROTC Honor Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On 7 Dec 2022 Miami Northwestern Senior High School (MNWSHS) JROTC conducted a dignified ceremony lowering the school's United States Flag to half mast - half staff, In Honor Of (IHO) Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On December 7, 1941, over two thousand American soldiers and civilians lost their lives and over one thousand were injured in [...]
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Bettye Davis East Anchorage JROTC Senior Leader Experience: Alaska to Washington DC
Written by: Major Daniel R. Erskine, US Army Retired After years of dreaming and planning, the Bettye Davis East Anchorage JROTC cadets made the trip from Ted Stevens to Ronald Reagan international airport for a Washington DC Senior Leader Experience in early Oct 2022. Starting off with a red-eye, it took three flights taking over [...]
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Wyandanch Army JROTC Cadets dine with Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike
Story and photographs: Wyandanch Cadet Emily Cruz and Cadet Lesly Guevara Several Wyandanch Army JROTC Cadets recently met and ate lunch with Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike, the Deputy Commanding General of US Army Cadet Command. General Azubuike represents the Army-level headquarters that oversees curriculum and certification for all Army JROTC programs worldwide and was on [...]
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Hawthorne Academy JROTC Cadets Receive Certificates of Congressional Recognition
Written by: SAI LTC (R) Mark Thomas Dec. 7, 2022, Seventeen Hawthorne Academy high school JROTC cadets were recognized by Congresswoman Alma Adams, 12th District of North Carolina, for their contributions in hosting the annual Military Service Academy Day. The Military Service Academy Day brought together recruiting representatives from the US Military Academy, West Point, NY; US [...]
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Wetumpka High School JROTC Color Guard Present the Colors at NBA Atlanta Hawks
Submitted by: MAJ (R) Joey A. Hutto Wetumpka High School JROTC Color Guard had the honor to meet GEN Paul Funk II prior to entering State Farm Arena to present the Colors at NBA Atlanta Hawks game Dec 2, 2022. You never know who you may run into. GEN Funk II said it was great [...]
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Photos from the Mililani High School JROTC Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony
Story by LTC (R) Tim Schiller, and 1SG (R) Marlon RicePhotos courtesy of LTC (R) Tim Schiller Today we honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the attack of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Today the Trojan Battalion at Mililani High School honored those who sacrifice will never [...]
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Cadet Wesley Wideman of McCormick High School JROTC competes against the top bowlers in the United States
Submitted by: MAJ (R) Kerry Greene, SAI Cadet Wesley Wideman is not an amateur bowler and initially thought basketball would be his calling. That all changed when he was about nine years old and he rolled his first bowling ball. Having spent his youth enjoying other sports, like basketball, and football, he was no stranger [...]
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Cadet Colonel Yingyin Tan awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross
Submitted by: Colonel (R) Darryl Hensley COL Hensley shared the following Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) tweet, recognizing Cadet Yingyin Tan for being awarded the Legion of Valor! You can watch the video celebrating this achievement below: https://twitter.com/i/status/1598477628574683136
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Southgate HS JROTC Titan Battalion take first at Lincoln Park Drill Competition
Story by: C/Paquette During Lincoln Park Drill Competition held October 29th, the JROTC Titan Battalion Drill Team took first place in Armed Drill, commanded by C/Capotosto. Our first-year team placed second, commanded by C/Cristian, and our Color Guard team took third. “We did good, still room for improvement, but we still did good!”, said C/Welch, [...]
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Butler JROTC Raiders complete the 2022 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Written by C/SSG Rebeca Moreno and C/CPL Tamang Butler JROTC Raiders completed the 2022 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot early morning before digging in at table by completing the 34th annual 8K running event. Raiders are familiar with running distances up to 3 miles and wanted to challenge themselves by going further to test their endurance around [...]
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Northeast HS JROTC Posts Colors at Giants vs. Lions Game
Submitted by: MSG (R) Eric A. MeisterVideo/Photo credit: Sydney Gahwyler, Coordinator, Production and Events, New York Football Giants MSG (R) Eric A. Meister has shared photos and a video of the Northeast High School JROTC Color Guard at the New York Giants versus the Detroit Lions NFL Game! The Cadets posted the colors during the [...]
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Punahou School Cadet Earns Triple Military Academy Appointments
Story by: Cadet 1LT Emi Uohara Punahou School Cadet Captain Kadyn MacPherson recently scored a triple. She has received offers of appointment to attend USMA, USNA, and the USAFA. An accomplished platform diver, Kadyn is homeschooled and has been a part of Blackhawk Company, which is entirely composed of magnet cadets. "I am honored, excited, and [...]
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Featured Video: The 2022 U.S. Army JROTC Raider Championships
The 2022 U.S. Army National Raider Championships took place at the Gerald I. Lawhorn Scouting Base in Molena, Georgia! 180 JROTC teams and over 3000 JROTC Cadets from all over the world took place in the competition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdi-Fo285PY
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Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston visits South High School JROTC in Columbus, Ohio
Submitted by: Mr. John D. Gavin, 7th BDE JROTC Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston spoke with Junior ROTC Cadets while visiting South High School in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2022. All photos were taken by Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Reynolds of the 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. Top Photo: Grinston spoke with [...]
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Puma Battalion Color performs presents colors to inaugural football game
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Harold Smith The Palisades Puma Battalion started its rich legacy by presenting the National colors to the inaugural football game. The weather was perfect for football as the sunset provided the perfect background as the lights shined on the new stadium. The Puma Battalion Color Guard led by C/SFC Mia Zapata, C/SSG [...]
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Northeast JROTC program Presented the Colors for the New York Giants
Submitted by: MSG (R) Eric Meister The Northeast JROTC program presented the colors for the New York Giants game on the 20th of November. It was an awesome event for our students. A great Memory was created and will never be lost! We had some new faces that definitely put their nerves aside and they [...]
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James Monroe HS JROTC Displays Flag at UCLA Veteran & Armed Forces Appreciation Game
Submitted by: 1SG Charles A. Mujica, Ret., Senior Army Instructor On the 12th of November 2022 James Monroe High School took over 125 cadets and chaperones to the UCLA versus Arizona football game for UCLA Veteran & Armed Forces Appreciation game in front of over 46,000 in attendance at the Historical Rose Ball. We were [...]
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Central High School JROTC Cadets Collaborate with Cheerleaders and Sheriff to collect Thanksgiving Baskets for Talbot County Families
Submitted by: SGM (R) Nathaniel Campbell On 18 November 2022 On 18 November, Central High School JROTC Cadets and the Central High School and Middle School Cheerleaders collaborated with the Talbot County Sheriff officers in order to collect Thanksgiving baskets for families in need within the Talbot County Community. Both Cadets and Cheerleaders did a [...]
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Cumberland County Schools Premier Professional Recognized for ‘Going Above & Beyond’
Shared by: SGM (R) Ruby Murray High School JROTC Instructor receives community award for making a difference in the lives of Cumberland County residents Click here to read our previous story on SGM Murray's accomplishments. Fayetteville, NC – Another premier professional in Cumberland County Schools is making a difference in the community and being recognized [...]
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Cadet Andrea Ellerbe is the first-ever recipient of the Steve Shelton Memorial JROTC Award
Submitted by: Major (Ret) Darryl A. Kelly Major (Ret) Darryl A. Kelly, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) at Richmond Senior High School JROTC, recognized Cadet Andrea Ellerbe for being the first-ever recipient of the Steve Shelton Memorial JROTC Award! Click here to read the full story (external link). Cadet Andrea Ellerbe
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Woodbridge Senior High School Army JROTC Veteran Community Recognition Event
Submitted by: LTC (R) Victor Burnette Each year the Woodbridge Senior High School Viking Battalion thank local community veterans of veteran organizations, local community veterans, and veteran teachers and staff. It is our effort to teach our school about veterans and is the second year where the cadets recognize a military veteran who continues to [...]
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The Beaver Area JROTC Cadets Answer another Call
Story by: Cadet 1LT Madeline Boser The mission of the Army JROTC is “To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens”, and that’s just what the Beaver Bobcat JROTC Battalion chooses to promote at every opportunity. A part of being a better citizen is focusing on the community rather than oneself and is a hallmark [...]
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Stallion Battalion promotes Recycling Project to community
Story by: Cadet Private Julia Medicielo, Public Affairs Officer Team On November 15, 2022, the Stallion Battalion presented their Recycling Project to the Tinian Mayor’s Office to commemorate America’s Recycling Day. In the event, cadets from the JROTC PBL Class Period spoke to dignitaries and members of the public about our battalion’s ongoing recycling project. [...]
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Vilseck High School JROTC: Connecting the past with the future
Submitted by: SFC (Retired) Prince Young Neither snow nor darkness topped the cadets of the 18th JROTC “Falcon” Battalion from carrying on the legacy of those who have gone before them. Cadets supported The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10692, Tower Barracks Chapter and several other European VFW Chapters. This is the 31st time that Americans have [...]
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Featured Video: The 2022 JROTC Virginia State Raider Challenge Best of the Best Qualifier
Submitted by: COL (R) Carlton Day 40 teams of JROTC Cadets met on the field of competition, November 5th, for the 2022 JROTC Virginia State Raider Challenge, Best of the Best Qualifier. The Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee hosted the event and provide a unique experience for the competing high schools. Watch the [...]
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Leavenworth Pioneers Host U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Shooting Clinic
Submitted by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson The Leavenworth High School JROTC program coordinated and hosted a shooting clinic for JROTC programs with Air Rifle Teams. Cadets from Leavenworth, Kansas, Joplin, Missouri, The Missouri Military Academy, Junction City, Kansas and Calumet, Michigan traveled to Leavenworth to take advantage of the opportunity. Two members of the [...]
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Lighthouse Brigade Cadets participated in the 2022 Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Story by: LTC (Ret) Herbert Sanders, Jr., Director of Army Instruction The Muscogee County School District, Columbus, GA - JROTC Lighthouse Brigade Cadets participated in the 2022 Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (GMVHOF) on November 5, 2022, at Saint Luke, Ministry Center. The Lighthouse Brigade cadets consisted of 15 service members across [...]
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James Monroe High School JROTC performs unarmed exhibition drill for the 2022 Santa Monica Veterans Day Celebration
Story by: COL (Ret) Darryl W. Hensley, Director of Army Instruction, Los Angeles Unified School District. Eleven Army JROTC cadets from the James Monroe High School perform unarmed exhibition drill for the 2022 Santa Monica Veterans Day Celebration on 11-11-2022 at the World-Famous Santa Monica Pier, the furthest Western end of U.S. Highway 66. [...]
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Interlachen High School – Sister Springs Cemetery Clean-Up (Medal of Honor Recipient and Veterans)
Submitted by: LTC (R) Korey Brown As family and friends of United States Marine PFC Robert Jenkins, Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient look on, the Interlachen JROTC Cadets spent their Saturday on 12 November 2022 conducting much needed maintenance at Sister Springs Cemetery in Interlachen, Florida. Interlachen native and national hero, PFC Robert Jenkins, sacrificed [...]
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Cadet Vel Par and Cadet Ayiana Woodman recognized at the Heartland of America Chapter of the Military Officers Association
Submitted by: LTC (R) Michael DeBoltPhoto Credit: COL Dwight Lydic On November 17, Cadet Battalion Commander’s Vel Par of Omaha Central and Ayiana Woodman of Omaha Benson were recognized at the Heartland of America Chapter of the Military Officers Association for her excellence in receiving the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement. They were [...]
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Retiree Appreciation and Veteran’s day celebration assisted by Warrior Battalion
Submitted by: C/1LT Lennon Spakousky On November 11th, 2022, Veterans Day commemoration took place at the PX in the Hainerberg Military Base, Wiesbaden, Germany. This event is held every year for veterans in our community. The Warrior Battalion has had the honor of assisting with this event for the past few years and we are [...]
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Frankford War Memorial 100th Anniversary Ceremony
Submitted by: C/CPT Deanna Bracy, Frankford High School JROTC PAO The Pioneer Battalion hosted the community/school 100th Anniversary of the Frankford War Memorial on November 10th. Photos by PAO Cadet CPT Deanna Bracy Top Photo: Members of the battalion gather before the ceremony to set up and prepare the site. Members of the color guard [...]
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A Lasting Tribute to a Vietnam Hero
By LTC Michael DeBolt, DAI Omaha Public Schools James William Fous (October 14, 1946 – May 14, 1968) was a United States Army Soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War. Cadets from Central JROTC worked for a year to have the street [...]
