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Carrizo Springs High School & Junior High School – Carrizo Springs JROTC Cadets Recruit at the Annual Carrizo Springs Career Fair
Writer - Major (Ret) Monica Martinez, SAI & Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Roland Hernandez, AI Photographer - Major (Ret) Monica Martinez On February 19, 2025 the Carrizo Springs High School JROTC program, situated in Carrizo Springs, Texas, eagerly showcased the benefits of the JROTC program to high school and junior high students at this year's [...]
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Palisades High School – JROTC Orienteering Team Attends Annual JROTC Orienteering Orientation
Writer - c/CPT Littlejohn, Jordan Photographer - c/CPL Phan On February 8th 2025, The Palisades High School JROTC Orienteering Team achieved an impressive 4th place at the annual JROTC Orienteering Competition on February 11, 2023. Competing for the first time, the team navigated a challenging 5.7 km course at McDowell Nature Preserve, successfully locating eleven [...]
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United States Military Academy – Mia’s Appointment to USMA at West Point
Writer - Photographer - We are so happy and proud to share Mia's appointment to USMA at Westpoint with all of you. When we decided to apply for the Magnet Program at J.L. Mann and the New Tech Program, some of our friends thought we were crazy for committing to the long daily drive from [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School – Cadets receive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) boxes to help with Future Education
Writer - Cadet Aron Szegenyak Photographer - Retired SFC David C. Freeland On January 30, 2025, 10 cadets from Fort Hamilton were selected to participate at an event at the Fort Hamilton Army Base. They received a gift from the sponsor, Jackie Nicole Tamacas: boxes of STEAM-related activities ranging from Physics all the way to [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Georgia Military College Presentation
Writer - Photographer - On Wednesday 12 Feb 2025, MAJ (R) Jeremy Scanlon, Deputy Commandant Recruiting, Corps of Cadets at Georgia Military College visited the Brackenridge High School JROTC program to provide insight on potential scholarships that are available to qualified applicants. MAJ Scanlon also discussed career opportunities, travel, benefits, as well as additional scholarships that [...]
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Hopewell High School – Hopewell takes home first place in the annual CMS Orienteering Meet
Writer - c/CPT Reed Hinson Photographer - c/1SG Riera The Hopewell Orienteering Team competed at McDowell Nature Preserve for the annual CMS Orienteering Meet on February 8th. The team aimed to find a list of set points using a map and compass as quickly as possible. The A-team gave an exemplary performance and ended up [...]
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North Brunswick High School – JROTC Attends Air Rifle Service Championship
Writer - Photographer - The JROTC Rifle Team dominated at the JROTC Air Rifle Service Championship in Anniston, Alabama, proving once again why they’re the team to beat! First Team – CHAMPIONS! ? The first team secured an outstanding 1st Place finish, showcasing incredible skill and teamwork with a total score of 4,297! Valeria Alvarado [...]
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James Madison High School – 1st Annual Raider Challenge
Writer - c/LTC William Vu Photographer - c/CPT Sylph Garcia Ramirez, c/1SG Maria Estrada, c/SFC Alondra CobaAvila On January 25th, 2025, James Madison High School Army JROTC hosted their first annual Raiders competition, inviting schools across California. The competition consisted of 20 teams represented by different units across the state, and many units even being [...]
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Woodbridge High School – Viking Battalion Cadets Sign with College Sports Teams
Writer - LTC (RET.) Douglas Osborn and 1SG (RET.) Daniel Jackson Photographer - Ms. Jackie Gunn Three graduating senior JROTC Cadets from the Woodbridge Senior High School Viking Battalion accepted offers and signed with sports teams of their chosen college/university on Thursday, February 4th, 2025. c/CPT Harold Waldera accepted Penn State New Kensington's offer to [...]
JROTC Employee Community Involvement
Writer - Savannah Bird FORT KNOX, KY. — Due to their combined efforts in earning second place in the 2024 National Football League Flag Summit Awards, small market division category, 18 Fort Knox Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Youth Sports and Fitness Program staff received additional recognition from the Fort Knox Garrison [...]
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Roosevelt High School – Competed in West Point Drill Competition in Honolulu, Hawaii
Writer - CW3(R) Johnnie L. Hickson Jr. & (SAI) CW4 Owen Connors Photographer - SSG Matthew Foster & S5 C/SGT Aiko Taskahashi Roosevelt HS Army JROTC competed in the West Point Drill Competition hosted by Kaimuki High School in Honolulu Hawaii. 28 Roosevelt Drill Team Cadets along with 2 Drill Team Managers tested their skills [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School – Fort Hamilton Army Garrison Commander Visits the Tiger Battalion
Writer - Sang Lee Photographer - Cadet Nancy Lian Colonel Misty Cantwell took the time to come and speak about leadership, challenges, and what it is like to serve the nation. To a battalion of all grade levels, her informative speech introduced a career path to some and to others, it inspired a potential pursuit [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Bonham Academy Mentoring
Writer - MAJ Johnathan Ladson Photographer - Ms. Blanca Rojas On Monday, 3 Feb 2025, SFC Tyrone Paige went to Bonham Academy to offer Honor Guard training to the newly created Bonham Academy Honor Guard. Upon completion of the training, this group of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will assume the daily responsibility of [...]
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Bettye Davis East Achorage High School – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan Presents Bronze Level Legion of Valor to East Anchorage High School Cadet Isabella Iparraguirre
Writer - Major Daniel R. Erskine (Retired) Photographer - Michael Soupkup On October 25, 2024, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan presented the prestigious Bronze Level Legion of Valor for Achievement to Cadet Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Isabella Iparraguirre at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. This award is the highest distinction within the JROTC and ROTC programs, [...]
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Midtown High School – Cadet Receives Visit from College Football Powerhouse
Writer - Sgt Major (Ret.) Marcus D. Fisher Photographer - Kentrell White is not only a rising Cadet in the Midtown High School JROTC program, but he is also a star athlete on the football team. And 29 January 2025 will be a day he will remember for the rest of his life. On that [...]
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Carrizo Springs High School & Junior High School – Carrizo Springs JROTC Cadets Visit Whispering Springs Nursing Home
Writer - Major (Ret.) Monica Martinez, SAI & Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Major (Ret) Monica Martinez, SAI & Sergeant First Class (Ret) Roland Hernandez Photographer - Major (Ret) Monica Martinez On January 29, 2025 the Carrizo Spring High School JROTC Wildcats Battalion in Carrizo Springs, Texas visited the Whispering Springs Nursing Home, where they engaged [...]
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Tri-Cities High School – Hosts Annual Drone and Drill Competition
Writer - SFC (R) Steven E. Cooper Photographer - SFC(R) Kevin Barr and Chief Harris The annual Drone and Drill Competition at Tri-Cities High School brought fierce competition and incredible displays of skill, drawing schools from across Georgia. Teams traveled from as far as Madison County and Cleveland, Georgia, to participate in this thrilling event [...]
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Central Catholic High School – Central Catholic Corps of Cadets scores 100 on the JROTC Program of Accreditation
Writer - 1SG (Ret) Jose Gonzales Photographer - Bianca Valenzuela On January 23, 2025, the Corps of Cadets at Central Catholic High School JROTC participated in a comprehensive JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA) Inspection in accordance with Cadet Command Regulation (CCR) 145-8-3, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps: Program for Accreditation, dated 29 Sep 2021. This [...]
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Garfield High School – Cadet Wins Essay Award, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
Writer/Photographer - 1SG(R) Raymond Eason On January 18, 2025, Garfield High School Army JROTC Battalion Commander C/LTC Mai Khuong, presented her award-winning essay, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” to local members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1013 and Post Commander Mr. Tony Zapata. C/LTC Khuong’s essay reading welcomed her parents and garnered [...]
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Mulberry High School – Rifle Team Wins First State Championship in School History
Writer - SFC (Retired) Steven Beck, Army Instructor Photographer - On Jan 18, 2025, 30 schools from across the state of Florida competed in the 6th Bde Florida State Air Rifle Championship. The competition was held at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, FL. This competition was a 3x20 which required the cadets to [...]
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SpringField Southeast High School – Spartans Battalion Physical Training Day
Writer - Sergeant First Class Ben R. Sutton (Retired) SAI Photographer - Spartans Battalion JROTC/Illinois National Guard Recruiters The Springfield Southeast High School JROTC “Spartans Battalion” participated in a Physical Training Day with the Illinois Army National Guard Recruiters. The Recruiters instructed the cadets on the exercises of the Army Combat Fitness Test. The Cadets [...]
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Marianas High School – Hustle N’ Tussle 6th Annual Extreme Raider Competition
Writer - C/2LT Batinggal, Daniella Photographer - C/CPT Mendoza, Chiaralei The JROTC cadets from the Dolphin Battalion participated in the 6th Annual Extreme Raider Competition (ERC), Hustle N’ Tussle, held at Marianas High School on January 11, 2025. Raiders provide cadets with the experience of intense training for a challenging and exciting competition. It places [...]
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Denbigh High School – Former Patriot Battalion Commander Mohamed Elsafty Inspires Denbigh High School Students
Writer - Cadet CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Mohamed Elsafty, a former Patriot Battalion Commander and current member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, returned to Denbigh High School to share his experiences and insights with students interested in pursuing [...]
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Lenape Regional High School – Indian Battalion Takes Part in March for Martin
Writer & Photographer - CW2 Richard D. Kovats SAI The cadets of the Indian Battalion proudly showed their support of equality during the “March for Martin” parade through the Hallways of Lenape High School. This annual event honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as students march through the corridors while his I iconic “I have [...]
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Palisades High School – JROTC Veteran’s Day Parade
Writer - Photographer - On November 9, 2024, the JROTC Puma Battalion proudly marched through Uptown Charlotte in the annual Veterans Day Parade, showcasing their respect and admiration for veterans. Led by each unit’s Color Guard and Staff, the cadets displayed impeccable discipline and unity, symbolizing the values of duty and honor instilled by the [...]
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Denbigh High School – JROTC Patriot Battalion Explores the National Museum of African American History & Culture
Writer - Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Battalion embarked on an inspiring journey to the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. This enriching experience allowed cadets to dive deep into the legacy, contributions, struggles, and triumphs of [...]
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Arsenal Tech High School – Adventure Trailer
Writer & Photographer - LTC (Ret) Ryan Core Indianapolis, IN – Junior ROTC cadets at Arsenal Tech High School were treated to an action-packed experience when U.S. Army recruiters visited their school, bringing along the Army Recruiting Command's cutting-edge Adventure Trailer. Over the course of two days, more than 60 students cycled through the immersive [...]
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Mallard Creek High School – JROTC Cadets Were Inducted Into the 4.0 and Above Club
Writer & Photographer - C/2LT Jayda Bowen We recently, at the beginning of this school year, inducted 5 new Cadets into the 4.0 and above club. This club is an honor club only offered in the Maverick Battalion. Cadets who receive a 4.0 or above GPA and maintain that for 3 or more semesters gets [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion Honor 4×4 Cadets with Mid-year Awards Ceremony
Writer - C/2LT Elizabeth Berg Photographer - C/CPT Avah Wetherwax, C/Anna-Victoria Westcott On January 14, the Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion held a mid-year award ceremony for our 4x4 cadets. In previous years, the battalion only held one ceremony at the end of the school year. However, SAI LTC John Ring felt it was unfair to the [...]
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Ansbach Middle School – Ansbach Veterans Day Trip to France and Belgium
Writer & Photographer - Cdt/MSG Ethan Serna On the first day of the 9th JROTC’s Veterans Day trip cadets visited the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France. Spoken to by Steven Monroe, the superintendent, the cadets learned more about the Somme and the lives of those who sacrificed their lives in World War I. Cadets [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Project Shoes
Writer & Photographer - Jonathon B. Ladson On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the American Legion, a strong supporter of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program across the country, in support of one of its pillar programs, Children and Youth, Fred Brock Post No. 828, in partnership with H-E-B Operation Appreciation, and with cooperation [...]
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Greenville High School – Two High School Graduates Joined the U.S. Army National Guard
Writer & Photographer - Colonel (Ret.) Alan Hester On Sept. 5, two recent graduates of Greenville High School, Mya Robinson and Kendall Bowen, completed their Basic Training and officially became soldiers in the U.S. Army National Guard. Not only did these two complete their 12-week course of Basic Training, held at Fort Jackson, S.C., successfully, [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School – Hosted Army’s Aviation Adventure Semi-Truck
Writer – COL Marc A. Garcia, SAIPhotographers – Cadet Brianna Johnson, Cadet Kvonne Jackson and Cadet Lian Puerto Miami Northwestern Senior High School (MNWSHS) JROTC has been integrating STEM, leadership, drill, raider and hands-on learning into its LET programs with the goal of perfectly aligning aviation and soon drones with the newly modernized JROTC curricula. [...]
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Atholton High School – Raider Battalion Wreathes Across America Story
Writer - SFC (Ret) Gordiano, Juan and C/MSG Law, Reagan Photographer - C/MSG Law Reagan Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization where communities and families gather to distribute and place wreaths on veteran's graves in military cemeteries. This year, our color guard took the role of presenting colors and conducting flag detail during [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School – 9th JROTC Battalion Performs a Veterans Day Program
Writer - C/PVT Emma Gross Photographer - The 9th JROTC Battalion hosted a Veteran’s Day Program at Ansbach Middle High School. This year's theme was one of the seven Army values, “Selfless Service.” The inspiring stories of Army Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe and Navy Surgeon Dr. Nathan Krissoff were shared. The cadets performed [...]
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James Hillhouse High School – Wreaths Across America Convoy Comes to James Hillhouse High School!
Writer & Photographer - SFC (R) Lisa Rodriguez Assembly for Wreaths Across America convoy personnel, veterans, and Hillhouse JROTC cadets, students and faculty. Hillhouse JROTC and the Knights of Columbus combined color guard Hillhouse JROTC cadets performing a flag passing ceremony. On December 10th, James Hillhouse High School was honored to be a stop on [...]
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Woodbridge Senior High School – Wreaths Across America Service Project
Author - c/2LT Lavanya Sood Photographer - x/2LT Jahlynn Wright Cadets honor every service member by rendering a salute after placing the wreath upon their grave. Cadets from the Woodbridge Senior High School Army JROTC participated in Wreaths Across America on 14 December 2024 at the Quantico National Cemetery, VA. With wreaths in hand, Cadets, [...]
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South Atlanta High School – Recognizing the Incredible Talent Within the Hornets Battalion
Writer & Photographer - SFC (R) Marquita Hadley The South Atlanta High School JROTC was entrusted with the task of beautifying the JROTC area. Recognizing the incredible talent within the Hornets Battalion, we identified several exceptionally skilled cadets to lead the effort. Over the course of several weeks, Cadet CPT Neiousecha Graves, Cadet MAJ Daysia [...]
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South Paulding High School – Spartans Spread Holiday Cheer with Hygiene Drive
Writer & Photographer - Major (retired) Robert Newbill Alpha Company of South Paulding High School’s Army Junior ROTC program embraced the holiday spirit by organizing a hygiene drive for those in need. The donated items were presented to Ms. Tara Nichols of the Nichols Center in Douglasville, GA, for distribution. Ms. Nichols also visited two [...]
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North Brunswick High School – Change of Command and Awards Ceremony
Writer - COL Steve Baker Photographer - Coach - 1S George Williams North Brunswick High School wins the 4th BDE Air Rifle Best of the Best Championship for the third year in a row. Miguel Gonzalez was the top overall shooter in the Brigade.
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC Patriot Color Guard Opens Holiday Classic
Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/2LT Zakkary Cole The Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Color Guard presented the colors at the 2nd Annual Denbigh Holiday Track and Field Classic on December 14, 2024 at the prestigious Boo Williams Sports Complex in Hampton, VA. Their precise and professional display [...]
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Meadowale Career Technology Center – Wreaths Across America
Writer & Photographer - Claudia L. Mason Lt/Col (R), (SAI) "Cadets from Meadowdale Career Tech Center Army JROTC participated in Wreaths Across America on 14 December 2024 at the Dayton VA cemetery. There are over 70K veterans buried at this site. Our cadets joined other volunteers in laying over 5K wreaths. Wreaths Across America is a national [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Wrappin’ with Jack
Writer - Photographer - On Tuesday December 10th, the Brackenridge High School JROTC program took 30 highly motivated Cadets to Six Flags - Fiesta Texas to support the 20th Annual Wrappin' with Jack toy drive and gift wrapping event. It was well attended by this extraordinary community in support of Family Services of San Antonio. Brackenridge High School [...]
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Brackenridge High School – UTSA US Air force ROTC Scholarship Presentation
Writer - Photographer - On Tuesday, 19 Nov 2024, 2LT David Roberts visited the Brackenridge High School JROTC program to provide insight on potential United States Air force ROTC scholarships that are available to qualified applicants. 2LT Roberts also discussed career opportunities, travel, benefits, as well as additional scholarships that may be available to eligible students. At [...]
Delsea Regional High School – 25th Annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive
Writer - SAI, LTC(R) Al Flood Photographer - (Photo Credit: Cadet LET 2 Mike Stanton, LET 2 Marc Nagtegaal and LET 3 Nathan Ortiz moving carts full of donated toys, getting ready to bag them up for local families! (Photo Credit: Cadet LET 2 Chloe Valentino selecting a toy at the Toys For Tots warehouse [...]
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Waimea High School – Menehune Cadets Participate in Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony and Parade
Writer - C/CPT Fredy Padamada Photographer - COL (R) Vincent L Freeman Jr. Three cadets from the Waimea High School Army JROTC Battalion participated in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony and Parade in Waikiki, Hawaii on Dec. 7-8, 2024. During this trip, the cadets visited numerous historic locations such as Wheeler Army Airfield, the USS [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School – JROTC Inducted Into The National Society of Blackjacks
Writer - C/ 2LT Athena Mai Photographer - We are proud to announce that on Saturday, November 16th, the Tiger Battalion joined the ranks of JROTC units inducted into the National Society of Black Jack. Our cadets have shown great discipline and loyalty, not only as students but also as Army Junior ROTC cadets. Cadet [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Warrior Battalion Color and Honor Guard Supports Senior Wrestling Meet
Writer - C/CPT Avah Wetherwax Photographer - C/SSG Preston Blake Warrior Battalion Saber Guard team stands at attention (Photo taken by C/SSG Preston Blake) C/SSG Jyllian Russell with the American Guard marches out of the gym (Photo taken by C/SSG Preston Blake) On December 7, the Wiesbaden High School Warrior Battalion proudly opened a DoDEA [...]
