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West Johnston High School – Yadira Orellana-Gallardo Took the Oath to serve in the Army National Guard
Writer - LTC (R) Gaddy, Bradford, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) West Johnston High School, Benson, NC Photographer - Samantha Lam, WJHS Media Coordinator As the new Senior Army Instructor (SAI), LTC (R) Gaddy, Bradford, of the JROTC program, I am always inspired when young men and women choose to take the oath of enlistment and [...]
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Martin County High School – JROTC Cadet Enlists in the US Army National Guard
Writer - SAI CPT (R) Tonya McDade Photographer - United States Army National Guard Recruiter, SGT Samatha Lockett Cadet Ryan Windley and MAJ Joshua Forgie, 28 March 2025 at the National Guard Armory in Fremont, NC, Enlistment Ceremony Signing Day for a high school student often means a commitment to athletics at the next level. [...]
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Waimea High School – Hosts its annual Raiders Menehune Adventure Challenge
Writer - C/CPT Fredy Padamada Photographer - C/CPT Fredy Padamada, C/PVT Amy Coray, C/2LT Jaymie Blanche Niau On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Waimea Menehune Battalion hosted its annual Menehune Adventure Challenge (MAC), a Raider Team physical skills competition ?? that brought together JROTC cadets from across the state of Hawaii. The event featured schools [...]
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Meadowdale CTC – Night of Honor and Tradition 2025 JROTC Military Ball
Writer - LTC Claudia Mason, SAI Photographer - Cadet Floyd Ruttagh Sinclair Community College Conference Center hosted the annual Military Ball on March 22, attracting cadets, families, and distinguished guests to celebrate tradition, camaraderie, and celebration. The event was a testament to the pride, professionalism, and spirit of the JROTC program. Eric Walker, a former [...]
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Carrizo Springs High School – South Texas High Schools Camp Mapache JCLC at Camp Zephyr in Sandia, Texas
Writer - Major (R) Monica Martinez, SAI Photographer - Mia Escamilla, PSJA High School Archery Archery Archery The South Texas schools conducted Camp Machape JCLC at Camp Zephyr on March 25-29, 2025. The event included high ropes course, physical fitness, archery, rock climbing, marksmanship, drownproofing, land navigation and knots training. There were several instructors involved in [...]
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Pleasanton High School – JROTC 5th Brigade Raider Championship
Writer - Photographer - In Ft. Knox, Kentucky in October 2025, on Saturday the 22 March 2025, Pleasanton JROTC competed in the 5th Brigade Raiders Championship (Regional) Competition, which is the Qualifier for Raider National Competition. We would like to congratulate both the female and male teams on their winnings: the all female team placed [...]
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Claudia Taylor Johnson High School – JROTC heading to Drill Nationals
Writer - C/CPT Iliana Espinosa Photographer - Bert Ng Regulation team Claudia Taylor Johnson High School from San Antonio, TX competed at the annual 5th Brigade Drill Championship on February 24, 2025. The Johnson Liberty Guard Armed Drill team placed an impressive 3rd in Exhibition, 2nd in Inspection, and 2nd place overall–their highest placing since [...]
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Claudia Taylor Johnson High School – JROTC Raiders teams place at 5th brigade
Writer - C/CPT Iliana Espinosa Photographer - Bert Ng On March 22, 2025, in San Antonio, TX, Claudia Taylor Johnson High School competed at the annual 5th Brigade Raiders Championship. The Johnson Male team placed first in CCR, first in rope bridge with a time of 1:34, 3rd in 5k, and first place overall. The [...]
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Brackenridge High School – School Conducts its 2nd iteration of the ASVAB
Writer & Photographer - Major Johnathan Ladson Student in the classroom taking the ASVAB On Wednesday, 26 March 2025, Brackenridge High School hosted its second iteration of the ASVAB CEP for School Year 2024 / 2025. In direct support of College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR), interested students were provided an opportunity to take advantage [...]
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Claudia Taylor Johnson High School – JROTC Marksmanship at Nationals
Writer - C/CPT Iliana Espinosa Photographer - Maj. Thomas Grogget The Johnson JROTC Marksmanship teams went to Camp Perry, Ohio for the JROTC National Championship. The precision team placed 8th in the nation and 2nd in the Army with Grace Bledsoe making it into the finals and placing 3rd in the nation. The sporter team [...]
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Thomas Jefferson High School – Mustang Battalion’s Monticello Color Guard presenting the Colors at Spurs Game
Writer & Photographer - SAI MAJ Hilda Starks Thomas Jefferson High School JROTC Mustang Battalion is proud to announce that our Monticello Color Guard was invited to present the Colors for the Spurs game on March 10, 2025 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX.
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Ansbach Middle High School – JROTC Service Learning Project: K9s for Warriors
Writer - Marley Shackleton Photographer - Marley Shackleton Point of contact - MAJ (Ret) Madonna L. Roberts For this year's service learning project, we focused on raising awareness for the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act and raising money for “K9s for Warriors.” “K9s for Warriors” is a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to [...]
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North Brunswick High School – 2025 JROTC CMP National Championship
Writer - Photographer - We are proud to announce that the North Brunswick High School JROTC Rifle Team made national history at the 2025 JROTC CMP National Championship by becoming one of the first programs ever to qualify and bring two teams to compete nationally. This incredible achievement highlights the depth of talent, hard work, [...]
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Thomas Jefferson High School.- Army JROTC C/LTC awarded the Billy Michal Student Leadership Award
Writer - SAI, MAJ Hilda Starks Photographer - SAI, MAJ Hilda Starks Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Esmeralda Huerta will be representing the state of Texas and Thomas Jefferson High School, San Antonio, TX at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA at the end of May for the American Spirit Awards Program. The [...]
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC’s Cadet LTC Isaac Prudencio Awarded Three-Year Army ROTC Scholarship to VMI
Writer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson Denbigh High School’s Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Prudencio, Battalion Commander of the Patriot Battalion, has been awarded a prestigious three-year Army ROTC Scholarship to the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). This scholarship recognizes his outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and [...]
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Thomas Jefferson High school – “A Word from a JA Student” Speaker for Junior Achievement’s Hall of Fame Fundraising dinner.
Writer - SAI: MAJ Hilda Starks Photographer - C/LTC Huerta eating dessert at the Junior Achievement SA Business Hall of Fame Fundraising dinner March 18, 2025. c/LTC Huerta posing for a picture with kid presenters and the MC for the night at the Junior Achievement SA Business Hall of Fame Fundraiser dinner on March 18,2025. [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Wiesbaden Warriors Prepare for JPA
Writer & Photographer - LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring Second photo is Selected Cadets representing all LET levels brief the Service Learning Brief to a team from 102d Signal Battalion, Wiesbaden High School Partners in Education (Photo taken by LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring) Third photo is Members of the 102d Signal Battalion conduct Cadet [...]
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Brackenridge High School – JROTC Color Guard Presents Colors at San Antonio Spurs
Writer & Photographer - MAJ Johnathan Ladson On Wednesday, 19 March 2025, the Brackenridge High School JROTC program had the unique privilege of Presenting the Colors prior to tip off for the San Antonio Spurs basketball team. It was a massive crowd were in attendance as the Color Guard entered the Center Court. The Color [...]
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Denbigh High School – Bethel and Denbigh High Schools Host Joint Military Ball at Paradise Ocean Club
Writer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson Cadets from Bethel High School and Denbigh High School came together for an unforgettable evening at their Joint Military Ball, held at the stunning Paradise Ocean Club. This annual event celebrated the discipline, leadership, and achievements of the [...]
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Martin County High School – JROTC Cadet Enlistment
Writer - SAI CPT (R) Tonya McDade Photographer - Martin County High School Band Director, Ms. Alisha Cardwell Cadet Aneeka Reedy and CPT Cody Byrd, 3 April 2025 at Martin County High School Auditorium, Enlistment Ceremony Signing Day for a high school student often means a commitment to athletics at the next level. On March [...]
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Woodland High School – JROTC Presents Colors at Charlotte Hornet vs San Antonio Spurs
Writer - SFC Simpson, AI Photographer - SAI Major John E Logan Jr. On Wednesday, 19 March 2025, the Brackenridge High School JROTC program had the unique privilege of Presenting the Colors prior to tip off for the San Antonio Spurs basketball team. It was a massive crowd in attendance as the Color Guard entered [...]
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC Cadets Honored by Virginia Delegate for Academic Excellence
Writer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson Denbigh High School JROTC Cadets Thinh Sam and Amaya Washington were recently recognized by Delegate Shelly A. Simonds of the Virginia General Assembly and Virginia House of Delegates for their outstanding academic excellence and achievement. Cadet Thinh Sam, [...]
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Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion marksmanship team prepares for JROTC National Air Rifle Championships
Writer - Cadet 2LT Elizabeth Berg Photographer - SGM (Ret) Allen Ashton, Army Instructor Point of Contact (SAI/AI Names) - LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring and SGM (Ret) Allen Ashton Earlier this year, the Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion Marksmanship team competed in the Gary Anderson Competition at Camp Perry, Ohio in the JROTC Service Championships. When [...]
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Henry J. Kaiser – JROTC Cadet Awarded 2025 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award which includes an all Expenses paid trip to New Orleans.
Writer & Photographer - 1SG Michael Burk Cadet Major Abner Penaloza-Escalante will be representing the state of California and Henry J. Kaiser High School at the National World War II Museum at the end of May for the American Spirit Awards Program. The Billy Michal Student Leadership Award is presented annually to one student from [...]
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Howard High School – Army JROTC Cadets Compete at Drill Brigade 2025
Writer - Photographer - On March 7, the Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion proudly competed at the annual 4th Brigade Drill Competition held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Unarmed Drill Team arrived ready to compete, eager to showcase their precision and discipline against numerous schools. Leading up to the competition, cadets dedicated themselves [...]
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Frederick Douglas High School – JROTC Presents Color at the Major League Soccer Game in Atlanta, GA
Writer - LTC Tyrone Powers (SAI) Photographer - LTC Tyrone Powers (SAI) and Atlanta United Frederick Douglass High School (Atlanta, GA) color guard presented the colors at the Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls game on March 8, 2025.
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC Cadets Volunteer at Knollwood Elementary for Service Learning Project
Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson & SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson Denbigh High School JROTC cadets recently participated in a service-learning project at Knollwood Elementary School, engaging with young students through military drill instruction. During the visit, cadets demonstrated stationary movements, guiding students through basic commands such as attention, parade rest, [...]
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Saipan Southern High School – JROTC Attends Manta Ray Battalion Drill Competition
Writer - C/CPT Villaluz, Shanna Photographer - C/2LT Malabanan, Brit & Tangi, Therence On February 28, 2025, The Manta Ray Battalion participated in the annual Inter-Island Drill Competition with an Unarmed and Armed Team. Cadets awoke early in the morning and prepared for their competition. The competition started at 9:00 AM and ended at 11:00 [...]
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Callaway High School – JROTC Cadet Selected as the JPS JROTC 2025-26 Cadet of the Year
Writer - Photographer - From left to right in the featured photo below, the JROTC Cadets of the Year for other JPS high schools are: Cadet Savannah Blevins, Lanier Junior Senior High SchoolCadet Lieutenant Demija Jones, Murrah High SchoolCadet Captain Ashanti Odom, Callaway High SchoolCadet Lieutenant Ke' Undra Jennings, Forest Hill High SchoolCadet Major Daysheunna [...]
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Overhills High School – JROTC Visits U.S. Army Recruitment Event
Writer & Photographer - C/1LT Reyes, Angelin The importance of teamwork in JROTC revolves around effective communication, leadership development, and collaboration. During our visit to the annual U.S. Army Recruitment event at Fort Liberty, cadets from Overhills High School had the opportunity to explore various Military Occupational Specialties and gain insight into the daily responsibilities [...]
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Brackenridge High School – JROTC Cadet Awarded 3-Year ROTC Scholarship worth $240k
Writer & Photographer - Johnathan B. Ladson, SAI The Brackenridge High School JROTC Program is extremely proud to announce that Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Desarea Zuniga has been awarded a 3-year Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship valued at over $240,000.00 to the University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University, or the University of the Incarnate [...]
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Meadowdale Career Technology Center – Army JROTC Cadets Inspire Young Minds at Valerie Elementary for Read Across America
Writer - LTC Claudia Mason, SAI Photographer - LTC Mason Cadet Battalion Commander Brandon Wadsworth In celebration of Read Across America, Meadowdale CTC Army JROTC cadets took a break from their usual drills and leadership training to engage with the youngest learners at Valerie Elementary School. The cadets visited classrooms from kindergarten through 4th grade, [...]
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Wagner High School – JROTC Hosts Karen Wagner Arts and Craft Show
Writer & Photographer - Sarah Wilgen The Karen Wagner High School JROTC Parent Booster hosted its 6th Annual Arts and Craft Car Show on March 1st, 2025. The event was held at the Karen Wagner High School and was open to the San Antonio, Kirby and Converse community. A special thanks to the JROTC Instructors, [...]
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Overhills High School – JROTC partners with local Elementary Schools
Writer - OHS, PAO C/1LT Isabella McIver Photographer - Overhills High School Army JROTC recently participated in mentoring Anderson Creek Primary and South Harnett Elementary School, instructing them on proper flag protocols. The day culminated with a lesson on how to properly display and store the flag. There are several traditions and customs associated with [...]
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North Brunswick High School – JROTC Conducts the 52nd Annual Military Ball
Writer - Photographer - On Saturday 01 March 2025, the Scorpion Battalion from NBHS conducted its 52nd Annual Military Ball at the NC Army National Guard Armory in Wilmington, NC. 1SG Williams was honored along with all seniors for his pending retirement.
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Palisades High School – Annual CMS Military Ball at the Oasis Shriners Facilty in Charlotte, North Carolina
Writer - c/CPT Jordan Littlejohn Photographer - CW4(R) Travus Heffernan On Friday, January 31st, cadets from the Palisades High School Puma Battalion attended the annual CMS Military Ball at the Oasis Shriners facilty in Charlotte, North Carolina. They enjoyed camaraderie not only with their fellow Battalion cadets but also with peers from across the district. [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Warrior Battalion hosts Military Ball
Writer - C/SGT Trevor Savage Photographer - Point of Contact - (SAI/AI Names): LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring and SGM (Ret) Allen Ashton Cadets and guests dancing to "Party In the USA" by Miley Cyrus. LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring and his wife Mary Ring happily posing for a photo after he was awarded the [...]
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC Patriot Color Guard Honors One City Marathon with Precision and Grit
Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/CPT Siah’Je Simon Newport News, VA – The Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Color Guard proudly presented the colors at the opening ceremony of the Newport News One City Marathon on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Braving the frigid early morning temperatures at Newport [...]
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Lakewood High School – Excitement Builds for Upcoming JROTC Raiders Competition
Writer - C/2LT Julie Abarca Photographer - JROTC Stock Photo The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is set to host the "Lakewood Raider Roundup" Competition on March 1st, 2025, at Lakewood High School. The event, which will feature over 120 high school JROTC Cadets, is designed to test their teamwork, leadership, physical fitness, and [...]
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Irvington High School – A Brief To Remember
Writer - SFC (Ret.) Harvey L. Craig and C/1LT Oluwademilade MaryAnne Seyi-Idowu Photographer - MAJ (Ret.) Crosby Munro On February 26th, 2025, a select few of our JROTC cadets had the honor of hosting Mr. John DiDonato, the Chief of 2nd BDE JROTC, U.S. Army Cadet Command. This event was particularly auspicious because Mr. DiDonato is not [...]
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Junction City High School – Miss USA Speaks to the JROTC Program
Writer - Photographer - On Wednesday, First Lieutenant Alma Cooper spoke to the Junction City High School. First Lt. Cooper, also known as Miss USA, spoke to the students about demanding excellence for themselves. "If you can see me, you can be me," what she told to the students. Here quote implied that there is [...]
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Tafuna High School – Army JROTC Program Makes History with Back-to-Back Championships at Inaugural 8th Brigade Competitions
Writer & Photographer - MAJ Siimoa Galoia The Tafuna High School Army JROTC program in American Samoa has once again proven its commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership by making history at two inaugural 8th Brigade competitions in February 2025. The cadets showcased their skills, teamwork, and determination, securing back-to-back championships in both the VEX [...]
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Denver Public Schools – 1st Annual Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) Certification Course
Writer - Photographer - On 21 February, the Denver JROTC held their first Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) certification course at Abrahm Lincoln High School. Abraham Lincoln High School was chosen as their archery team was the Rocky Mountain JROTC Archery League champions. The course was facilitated by 1SG (R) Paul Mahoney (Operations) and 1SG (R) [...]
Piper High School – A Cadet Embarked on a Meaningful Service Learning Project
Writer - Colonel Jimmy Hall, DAI, Broward County Public Schools Photographer - The cadets of Piper High School in Broward County, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dexter Gammage, recently embarked on a meaningful Service Learning Project to honor Gold Star Families and raise funds for their support. Their journey began with in-depth research [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School – Our Journey to Camp Perry
Writer - Marley G. Shackleton Photographer - MSG(R) Chris Buchanan It all started at 4:30 in the morning on a cold Ansbach morning. Our marksmanship team, sleep deprived and full of nervous energy, was ready to pack our rifles and bags into cars and head to the airport. Once there, we waited a long time [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School – Ansbach Dining In Article
Writer & Photographer - Cdt/MSG Ethan Serna With the bugle call signaling the start of the Dining In, cadets filed into the cafeteria, exchanging greetings and socializing. When the call for seating was given, cadets took their places in their respective squads and battalions. Once everyone was seated, Cadet S-1 Sydney Mendoza led the battalion [...]
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Rocky River High School – Cadet Was Selected by the American Legion Department of North Carolina for the Senior JROTC Cadet of the Year Award
Writer - Photographer - Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Adam Lee was selected by the American Legion Department of North Carolina for the Senior JROTC Cadet of the Year Award.
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South Hills High School – JROTC Leadership Team Advanced to the JROTC Leadership Bowl
Writer - C/1LT Johnatan Flores, C/SFC Loren Guzman, C/CPT Rosa Aguirre, and C/2LT Leo Ahumada Photographer - SAI - CW4 (Ret) Lynn Taylor South Hills High School JROTC Leadership Team from Fort Worth, TX advances to the 2025 JROTC Leadership Bowl National Championship for the fifth consecutive year. Cadets put in many hours of studying [...]
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Marianas High School – VEX V5 Robotics High-Stakes Competition
Writer - C/2LT Gianan, Ronette Photographer - C/2LT Yu, Summer The JROTC cadets from the Dolphin Battalion participated in the VEX V5 Robotics High-Stakes Competition on February 1, 2025, at Liberty Station Conference Center. The event aimed to showcase the skills and innovation of the robotics team, which is an essential part of the program. [...]
