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Houghton High School JROTC Honors Veterans
Submitted by: COL (R) Dylan Carlson Houghton High School JROTC, from Houghton, Michigan, were recognized in their local newspaper for their Veterans Day program. COL Dylan Carlson, Senior Army Instructor (SAI), shared photos and a link to the story! Click here to read the story in the Mining Gazette (external link). Houghton High School JROTC [...]
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Somerset JROTC Bulldog Battalion Honor Veterans with Elementary School Students
Submitted by: SGM (R) Frederick Carmicle (AI) The Somerset JROTC Bulldog Battalion conduct collaboration with Berrara Elementary. The 4th graders honored veterans at 9:00 a.m. November 10th. Fourth graders sang the Star Spangled Banner as a tribute to Veterans. Somerset JROTC Bulldog Battalion honor Veterans with Berrara Elementary Somerset JROTC Bulldog Battalion honor Veterans with Berrara [...]
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Mallard Creek Highschool Participates in The Veterans Day Parade
Story and photos by: C/2LT Nguy Mallard Creek High-school Participates in the Veterans Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte. Commander C/CSM Lynch and C/CPT Godoy marched cadets while singing cadences during the whole parade showing patriotism and unity representing Mallard Creek. Cadets were honored to show their support by marching and serving in this parade. We [...]
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East Central High School JROTC Competed in the 2022 U.S. Army Cadet Command JROTC Raider Challenge Championships
Submitted by: MSG (R) Gary Hollins The East Central High School JROTC from San Antonio, Texas competed in the 2022 U.S. Army Cadet Command JROTC Raider Challenge Championships in Molena, Georgia. Bottom row left to right: Daisy Camacho, Marcos Sanchez, Adalia Herrera, Callaghan Chohlis, Melissa Arms Kelly, Savannah Lujan, Olivia Odlozolek. Top row left to [...]
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Omaha Central High School James W Fous Street Renaming
Submitted by: C/2LT Chance Gaillard Omaha Central High School Eagle Battalions JROTC held a ceremony on Friday the 11th for the renaming of a nearby street to James Fous Avenue. The JROTC program at Central spent over a year working on renaming the street, which all culminated into this event. James W. Fous was an Omaha [...]
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The Garfield High School Mighty Bulldawg Battalion Support Veterans Day Celebration at Cinco Puntos, East Los Angeles
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Raymond Eason, SAI and SSG (R) Terry Buckhannon, AI On Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11:00 am, our esteemed members of the Garfield High School Mighty Bulldawg Battalion participated in the posting and retiring of the colors for the Veterans’ Day Ceremony at Cinco Puntos, East Los Angeles. A yearly tradition, [...]
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Frankford High School JROTC participated in 6th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade
Submitted by: C/CPT Deanna Bracy, Frankford High School JROTC PAO Frankford High School JROTC participated in the 6th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade as part of the Philadelphia DAI JROTC Group. In addition to the color guard, banner team and march unit. Cadets from the JROTC schools carried the plaques honoring Philadelphians killed in the [...]
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James Monroe HS JROTC Eighth Annual Veterans Day Luncheon
Submitted by: 1SG Charles A. Mujica, Ret., Senior Army Instructor LA Metro Veterans Program – Honoring all Employees at LA Metro who served our Country in the Military On the 4th of November 2022 the James Monroe – Viking Battalion Unarmed Drill Team was requested to perform for the 8th Annual Los Angeles Metro Veterans [...]
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Central Catholic High School JROTC Visited by TRADOC CSM Daniel Hendrix
Submitted by: CPT (R) Dwayne Rhodes (SAI) and SGM (R) Lamisa Carradine (AI) Central Catholic High School JROTC appreciated CSM Hendrex's visit very much, and JROTC was honored he chose to visit our program. He truly seemed to enjoy his time listening to our presentation, touring our facilities, and getting to speak to the cadets. The [...]
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North Brunswick High School JROTC participated in Southeast North Carolina Veteran’s Day Parade
Submitted by: Colonel (R) Steven A. Baker 12 NOV 22 - North Brunswick High School JROTC participated in Southeast North Carolina Veteran's Day Parade in Wilmington, NC and won first place in marching competition for squad, color guard, and pass-in-review events. North Brunswick High School JROTC North Brunswick High School JROTC North Brunswick High School JROTC [...]
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Gretna High School JROTC Veterans Day commemoration with MG Andy Munera
Submitted by: MAJ (R) Herbert Daniel The Gretna High School JROTC participated in the Veterans Day commemoration with Cadet Command Commander MG Andy Munera. Left to Right: Cadets Kayla Braun, Brandon Sloan, Abbygail Johnson, Zakery Pickral, MG Munera, Hunter Reynolds, Ina Cox, Jeffery Finney, Lucas Smith, Serenity Miles, Sarah Crouch and Major (R) Herb [...]
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SGM (R) Ruby A. Murray to be Recognized with Power of Giving Community Impact Award
Shared by: SGM (R) Ruby A. Murray SGM (R) Ruby A. Murray will be getting recognized on November 16, 2022, at 11:30 am at Seagram Stadium with a Power of Giving Community Impact Award presented by PWC. SGM Murray was also recognized on the front cover of CityView magazine! Congratulations SGM Murray, keep up the [...]
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Veterans Day Celebrated in Lorain City Schools
Submitted by: MAJ (R) Dennis P. Marshall When the lights dimmed in the Lorain High School auditorium Friday morning, silence fell over the room as five members of Lorain High School's Army JROTC Titan Battalion performed the very poignant Table of Honor Ceremony. In keeping with tradition, a bell tolled at 11 AM — at [...]
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Esprit de Corps Celebrated at Wiesbaden JROTC Dining-in
Submitted by: Cadet First Lieutenant Lennon Spakousky In any organization, it is pivotal to build a sense of comradery, this is especially true for military organizations such as JROTC. In the Warrior Battalion, the Dining-in creates Esprit de Corps through the event held once a year. This event is a celebration of tradition and change, [...]
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Featured Video: San Antonio ISD Quick Takes – Veterans Day
Dr. Jaime Aquino, Superintendent of San Antonio Independent School District, shares the following video, which, "Celebrates our employees who are military veterans, including our JROTC and LOTC instructors. Happy Veterans Day!" https://youtu.be/CjHWxhWEtv0
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Columbia H.S. JROTC Veterans Day Parade 2022
Submitted by: CSM (R) Nathaniel Bartee 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!” This Weekend Activities: The Eagle Battalion participated in the City of Huntsville, AL Veterans Day Parade. The Eagle Battalion entered the parade [...]
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Marianas High School Class of 2022: Alumni of the Dolphin Battalion
Story by: C/CPT. Eugenio, Gemrene Mae Saipan, CNMI -- Marianas High School Class of 2022 graduates, Teody Valenzuela and Lawrence Salamat have recently graduated from their Basic Combat Training in Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. PFC. Valenzuela, Teody reported to Fort Benning on June 24th, 2022. He is currently in Charlie Company 1-19, 198th in [...]
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Charles Sumner Army JROTC Color Guard Post Colors at Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Veterans Day Commemoration
Submitted by: MSG (R) Dmitri Payne Charles Sumner Army JROTC Color Guard at hard work again. As invited guest to present the colors at the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Veterans Day Commemoration. Listed below in the photo from left to Right. GEN (R) Tracy Beckette – Assistant to the Secretary of the Army Cadet Captain [...]
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The 4th BDE Myers Park High School JROTC Cadets Support The Charlotte NC Community
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Kelly L. Foye The Myers Park High School (Charlotte NC) JROTC Cadets participated in The Carolina Freedom Foundation Veterans Day Parade in Uptown Charlotte NC. This parade showcases local middle and high school bands, the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program units, antique cars, and other veteran organizations. In 2016 more than [...]
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Alvarado High School JROTC: STEM in all we do
Submitted by: LTC (Ret) Derrick A. Corbett, SAI On Thursday, 27 Oct 2022, the Army JROTC cadets of Alvarado High School (Alvarado, TX) traveled to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. The cadets visited the flight line, EOD working dog teams and the Air Traffic Control Tower. The lead pilot on the [...]
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U.S. Army JROTC Director of Army Instruction (DAI) LTC Robert Barrow is the Mobile Bay Area Veteran of the Year
LTC (R) Robert F. Barrow, Director of Army Instruction (DAI) for Mobile County Public Schools, has been selected as the Mobile Bay Area Veteran of the Year! LTC Barrow shares: "I can’t accept this without acknowledging that it is only through teamwork that we have such a successful JROTC program here in Mobile. I am [...]
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Franklin High School JROTC Cadets Attend Fort Knox High School JROTC Eagle Challenge Raider
Submitted by: CSM (R) Daniel Moore On Saturday, 1 October 2022, the Ft. Knox High School JROTC Eagle Challenge Raider was filled, and hundreds of family members set up tents and followed their Cadets from event to event. MG. Antonio (Andy) Munera was in attendance and was impressed by the motivation and physical fitness of [...]
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West Point Leadership Ethics in STEM Workshop
Story by: CW4 (R) Christine Landers On 4 NOV 2022 Hillcrest High School attended the West Point LEADS Workshop. The workshop was to provide DISD JROTC Cadets a chance to work with current US Military Academy Cadets as well as a small team of West Point Staff. The cadets were later broken down into small [...]
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Hopewell High School Dominates the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Field Day Event
Submitted by: c/CPT Daniel Andom On Saturday, October 23 Hopewell High School made its mark on the annual Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools JROTC Field Day hosted by Hough High School. This was a highly competitive event with 21 schools participating including four different branches of JROTC. Cadets participated in nine different events such as the 800-meter [...]
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Butler JROTC Raider Nationals Experience
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Donnie A. DeVaughn (Army Instructor) What an exciting experience this weekend in the largest gathering of Raider teams nationwide! So impressed with the Butler Bulldog’s team spirit and hard work put into competing within the arduous events at the U.S Army Raider Nationals. The Bulldogs stepped up and dove all-in at [...]
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600 Detroit Public Schools Community District JROTC Cadets from 14 high schools marched 17th Annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade
Submitted by: SFC (R) Bob Vaillancourt On Sunday, November 6th, the approximately 600 Detroit Public Schools Community District JROTC Cadets from 14 high schools marched in the 17th Annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade. JROTC Corps Commander Cadet Colonel Nadia Louie poses with Governor Gretchen Whitmer prior to the parade. The JROTC Corps Staff pose with 95-year-old [...]
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Alvarado High School JROTC Cadets Serving Their Community – Selfless Service
Submitted by: LTC (Ret) Derrick A. Corbett, SAI On November 2nd, the Alvarado High School (Alvarado, Texas) JROTC scholars volunteered at Alvarado's Helping Hands for Jesus (HHFJ). Each month our goal is to engage in a community activity that positively impacts the community. The JROTC scholars augment the HHFJ team once a month to support its mission [...]
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St. Louis Public Schools JROTC Programs participated in Veterans Day Parade
Submitted by: MSG (R) Dmitri Payne On Sat 5 Nov 2022, St. Louis Public Schools JROTC Programs participated in the Veterans Day Parade in Massing of the Colors and as individuals’ units. Army Programs to participate in the Massing of the Colors, Charles Sumner High School and Vashon High School. The General’s coin was presented to [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School JROTC Post Colors in Honor of Veterans Day
Submitted by: COL (R) Marc A. Garcia Miami Northwestern Senior High School (MNWSH) JROTC conducted a Color Guard for the Mayor, Chair and Vice Chair at the Board Miami Dade County Commissioners in Honor of Veterans' Day 2022 and in special recognition of the family of Medal of Honor recipient Private First-Class Bruce W. Carter, [...]
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Photos from the 2022 U.S. Army National Raider Championships
The U.S. Army National Raider Championships are underway this week at the Gerald I. Lawhorn Scouting Base in Molena, Georgia! 180 JROTC teams and over 3000 JROTC Cadets from all over the world will be in attendance. Colonel Kenneth Jones, Director of U.S. Army JROTC, and Command Sergeant Major Roy Young, U.S. Army Cadet Command, [...]
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Mitchell County JROTC Cadets view Hunley Submarine Replica
Submitted by: CW2 Marion Jones Mitchell County JROTC Cadets along with the student population, teachers, CTAE Director: Simon Wilkes, the community and Honorable Mayor Kelvin Owens (Mayor; City of Camilla, Ga)with two Vietnam Veterans enjoys the display and history of the Hunley Submarine Replica provided by Jack Cowart, of Donaldsonville, Georgia. The replica you see [...]
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Featured Video: McAllen High Bulldog Battalion celebrating 50-year anniversary
Submitted by: LTC (R) Leonard S. CianciottoVideo Credit: McAllen ISD The McAllen High School Bulldog Battalion celebrates 50 years of Junior ROTC with a tribute video played at our last home varsity football game. Happily, we also provided the color guard at the class of 1973's 50th reunion where we met the very first Battalion Commander, [...]
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CMCSS Clarksville High School Cadet Levi Austin Competes in Atlanta Open International Brazilian Jujitsu Federation (IBJJF) Championships
Submitted by: CSM (R) Leigh N. PerrySAI: LTC (R) Charles PriceAI: 1SG (R) Landi Whiteside Cadet Private First Class (PFC) Levi Austin, Clarksville High School LET II, Wresting Team Member, and Jujitsu White Belt, competed in the Atlanta Open International Brazilian Jujitsu Federation (IBJJF) Championships. Levi was selected for the IBJJF Championships based on his [...]
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Huntington North JROTC Receives “Extra Mile” Proclamation from Mayor
Submitted by: CW2 (Ret.) Bobby J. Blair CW2 (Ret.) Bobby J. Blair, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) from Huntington North JROTC, shares the following: "Greetings and good afternoon. Please see the attached photos of the cadets for receiving the “Extra Mile” proclamation for 1NOV22. The cadets also participated in a short question and answer with the [...]
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2016 Olympian Trains with Moberly JROTC
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Jeff Parks 1SG (R) Jeff Parks, Army JROTC Instructor and Rifle Marksmanship Coach from Moberly High School, shares the following: "I had Dan Lowe out last weekend to work with the air rifle team. We spent two days working on marksmanship skills which added up to 16 hour of training." Moberly High [...]
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East Helena High School JROTC Cadets Present the Colors
Story: LTC (R) Mark SmithPhotos: Jacob Harris (East Helena High School Student) and Laura Smith At the Dillon vs East Helena High School Football game on 14 October 2022, cadets from the JROTC Vigilante battalion presented the colors prior to the start of the game. Color guards: Cadets Kai Unckles and Corey Anderson Color bearer: [...]
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Ansbach Cadet Attends Four Star Leadership
Story by: Cadet/PVT Jameson Bogard Cdt/CSM.Yannic Miranda was chosen to attend the Four Star Leadership Program, one of 70 students selected. He attended the 5-day program in July in Hobart, Oklahoma. The Four Star Leadership program is a summer leadership program that gives some of the best high school students in the U.S a hands-on [...]
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Wichta Public Schools JROTC Honorary Cadet Board
Submitted by COL (R) Robert Hester This past evening the Honorary Cadet Board for 3rd and 4th year cadets was conducted at the AMAC. Members of the board were 1SG Fox, MSgt Taylor, SGT Ammann, and COL H. Cadets were asked questions on leadership, citizenship, current events, customs and courtesies, and team drill. Cadets appearing before the [...]
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The 87th Annual East Los Angeles Classic
Story/Photos: 1SG(R) Raymond Eason For over 85 years, rival schools Garfield and Roosevelt High School have faced off in the annual East LA Classic. This year however had become one of the most memorable events for Garfield High School’s Army JROTC as the annual Classic would be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which [...]
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Punahou JROTC hosts High School Class at Leaders Reaction Course
Submitted by Cadet LTC Corin Matsuzaki Punahou students from Mr. Pavich's Performance Psychology class joined JROTC cadets in doing the Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) at Schofield Barracks in October. Afterwards everyone enjoyed a tasty lunch in an Army Dining Facility and listened to a short presentation from BG VanAntwerp from the 25th Division. Some officers [...]
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Fort Leonard Wood engineers support seventh Junior ROTC Raider Challenge event
COL (R) Charles A. Williams, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for Waynesville JROTC shares the following: This is the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon Story from our 7th annual Waynesville-Fort Leonard Wood Raider Challenge Event 22 October 2022. Thank you: Marianne Ward, Tiffany Wood and Ryan Thomson. Fort Leonard Wood Engineers support seventh Junior ROTC Raider Challenge [...]
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South High JROTC Color Guard at Band-O-Rama
Submitted by COL (R) Robert Hester COL (R) Robert Hester, Director of Army Instruction (DAI) for Wichita Public Schools, shares photos of the Great Titan Color Guard from South High School JROTC presenting the Colors at the Band-O-Rama event! Great Titan Color Guard from South High School JROTC
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Karbler tells JROTC cadets to “go do it”
Story by Lira FryeU.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command LA PALMA, California - The Army’s senior air defender only planned to stay in the Army for five years. Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler, commanding general of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, shared his thoughts on serving in the Army with more than [...]
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William Chrisman High School Army JROTC Posts Colors for Homecoming Game
Submitted by: LTC (R) Matthew J. Coulson LTC (R) Matthew J. Coulson, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) of William Chrisman High School JROTC, shares the following: "This picture is of the William Chrisman High School Army JROTC Color Guard for our Homecoming Game (30 SEP 22)." Cadets pictured: Cadet Nick Tharp, Cadet Johnathan Kent, Cadet Michael [...]
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Lexington Senior High School Jacket Battalion Color Guard Presents Colors for Duke University vs Chapel Hill Football game
Submitted by 1SG (Ret) Johncarlo Lewis On October 15th, 2022 The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Color Guard proudly Presents our Nation's Colors for the Duke University vs Chapel Hill Football game. Our Cadets received many accolades from the Duke staff for their level of professionalism and performance. Cadet Private Padial presented the Charlotte [...]
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Meadowdale CTE JROTC Visits Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Submitted by: LTC (R) Claudia Mason JROTC Cadets from Meadowdale Career Tech Center and Belmont High School visited Wright Patterson Air Force Base, 445th Airlift Wing on 20 October 2022. The C17-Globemaster Cadets began the visit learning about one of the largest aircraft in the military, the Globemaster. While on board, students learned about military [...]
Accreditation with Distinction
September 8, 2022 – Army JROTC was named a 2022 Cognia School of Distinction for excellence in education and service to learners. Cognia recognized 96 schools in the United States and Puerto Rico and nine other countries as Schools of Distinction. Cognia selected Army JROTC as one of the 96 schools and 38 systems out [...]
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Punahou School JROTC conducted its annual Dining In
Submitted by Cadet Captain Nahoa AhYo, Battalion S-5 Punahou School JROTC conducted its annual Dining In on campus on October 21, 2022. The dinner program included photos, a receiving line, the mixing of the Grog bowl, ceremonial toasts, challenges, skits, and a guest speaker. After a couple of years off, a great time was enjoyed [...]
