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Howard High School Army JROTC Cadets Compete at Raider Nationals 2024
Writer - C/CPL Lee, Jonathan, C/2LT Gong, Nathan and C/2LT Tial, Biak Photographer - Army JROTC Official Cadets walking through the water. Cadets shows their teamwork during Raider The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion was pride and skill for their school at the 2024 JROTC National Raider Challenge held from October 24 to [...]
Local Middle/High School Participated in Annual Veteran’s Day Parade in KY
Writer & Photographer - Vena Newton Local JROTC cadets march in the annual Veteran's Day Parade in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Participating this year Fort Knox Middle/High School, North Hardin High School, Elizabethtown High School, and Larue County High School.
Garfield High School – JROTC Attends 89th East Los Angeles Football Game
Writer & Photographer - 1SG Raymond Eason The East Los Angeles Classic between Garfield High School's Bulldogs and Theodore Roosevelt High School's Rough Riders took place on October 25, 2024, at SO-FI Stadium, with a record attendance of almost 45,000 people. This 89-year tradition celebrates the community, with both schools participating in various events leading [...]
Union County High School – UCHS JROTC Cadets Introduce Proper Display of the American Flag and Read with Monarch Elementary Students
Writer - SAI LTC (R) James Ruzicka Photographer - C/CPT Hunter Woods On October 16, 2024, LET4 Cadets from UCHS completed the LET4 semester project at the Union, S.C., Monarch Elementary School. The cadets were assigned reading buddies and gave a briefing on patriotism with younger buddies.
WoodBridge Senior High School – Viking Battalion Marches in Homecoming Parade
Writer - C/2LT Lavanya Sood & C/2LT Jahlynn Wright Photographer - Ms. Gunn Viking Battalion on the football field for their annual tradition in a "W" formation For five weeks straight, the Viking Battalion worked hard every Saturday and in class to prepare for the Homecoming Parade. But those sacrifices eventually paid off. With their [...]
Merritt Island High School – JROTC Homecoming 2024
Writer - Major (RET.) Lonnie S. Spangler, SAI Merritt Island H.S. Photographer - The Merritt Island HS Army JROTC Battalion stands at the forefront of halftime activities during the Merritt Island vs Satellite HS homecoming football game. During the official homecoming halftime program, Mustang cadets were well represented in the homecoming court. The newly inducted [...]
Denbigh High School – The Enriching Visit of the Deputy Commanding General
Writer - C/PAO & C/1st LT Kymora Robinson Photographer - October 3rd, 2024 - BG Steven King, the Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Cadet Command, visited Denbigh High School's Patriot Battalion of the 4th Brigade. The purpose of this visit was to observe the school's JROTC program in action. Cadre and cadet [...]
JROTC cadets from across the country take on the National Raider Challenge
Author - Ian Ives, U.S. Army Cadet Command Photo by 2nd Lt. Omar Villa, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs Photo by 2nd Lt. Kyle Merritt, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs Photo by 2nd Lt. Marin-Cruz, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs FORT KNOX, KY. β As the early morning sun broke the dawn, [...]
Wiesbaden High School – JROTC Warrior Battalion Raises Money Through PT-A-Thon
Writer - C/CPT Avah WetherWax Photographer - A cadet does push ups with a soldier (Photo taken by C/MAJ Brian LeMauk) On October 23-24, 2024, Wiesbaden High School Warrior Battalion and 102nd Signal Battalion both participated in the upcoming Dining In event by conducting a PT-A-Thon to raise funds and keep track of each Cadet's [...]
Woodbridge Senior High School – JROTC (Viking) Battalion Visits Fort Gregg-Adams
Writer - LTC (Ret) Osborn; c/2LT Lukas Jacobs; c/PFC Evelyn Hawkey Author - LTC (Ret) Osborn Viking Battalion pose outside the Quartermaster museum Cadets and cadre view historical tanks at the Ordnance Training Support Facility. Cadets practice their marksmanship skills using the EST 2000. On October 24th, 2024, Cadets travelled to Fort Gregg-Adams upon arrival, [...]
Hollister High School – JROTC Learns About the U.S. Army Robotics
Writer - Author - On October 16th, 2024 - The STEM, Student body, and U.S. Army JROTC programs received invitation from the U.S. Army Recruiting Office in Branson, MO in coordination with SFC Tyler Thiemann. Students, Faculty, Administration and Army JROTC Cadets were able to experience the U.S. Army's Robotics Simulation Trailer on Wednesday, 16 [...]
Brackenridge High School – JROTC Attends The Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Writer: Author: Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 - Brackenridge High School JROTC program took 34 highly motivated Cadets to Six Flags. The JROTC Team received a personal invitation from the Event Coordinator/Walk Manager, Mrs. Anna Schragin. We were selected over countless other organizations to lead the walk, and carry organizations Walk to End Alzheimer's banner. More [...]
Hopewell High School – Hopewell Cadets Attend ALA Tarheel Boys and Girls State
Writer: c/CPT Reed Hilson Photographer: c/CPT Reed Hilson Hopewell High School Titan Battalion Cadets participated in Boys State at Catawba University and Girls State at Campbell University. Girls State happened on June 9th-15th and Boys States happened from June 16th-22nd. During the week-long course, they acquired valuable lessons and skills. The program included a simulation [...]
Waimea High School – JROTC Host 2nd Annual Parent Night Drill Exhibition
Writer: C/CPT Fedy Padamada Photographer: C/SGT Jaymie Blanche Niau September 27, 2024 - Waimea High School's Army JROTC proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Parent Night Drill Exhibition, titled "Night of Pride." The cadets formed by company in battalion formation to showcase the leadership, dedication, and discipline they have developed through the JROTC program so far [...]
Brackenridge High School – JROTC Makes Donation for Mr. Hokett’s Tragic Incident
Writer: Author: On Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 - Mr. James Hokett arrived at Brackenridge High School to make a huge donation of daily use items to the JROTC Program. His son was a member of the Mighty Eagle Battalion through SY 2020/2021 - serving on both our Nationally Recognized Armed Drill Team, and our Male [...]
WoodBridge High School – Viking Battalion Attends AUSA 2024
Writer & Author: LTC (Ret) Douglas E. Osborn Woodbridge Senior High School Viking Battalion Cadets enjoy lunch and professional development with BG Amanda Azubuike, Chief, Public Affairs at AUSA 2024. On Monday, October 14th, 2024, the WoodBridge High School Senior High School Army JROTC Program from 4th Brigade participated in the Association of the United [...]
Overhills High School – Annual Blood Drive for Hurricane Helene
Writer: C/1LT Angelin Reyes Author: C/1LT Angelin Reyes October 4, 2024 - Overhills High conducted their semi-annual blood drive. The blood drive was spearheaded by the Cape Fear Valley Health System Moblie Recruitment Team. This event serves as an initiative to raise awareness of the importance of our school and local community as it pertains [...]
Brackenridge High School – Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention
Writer: Author: Β On Sept. 29th - Oct. 5th, Brackenridge High School JROTC program had the honor and privilege of supporting the 2024 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention during its week long celebration in San Antonio, TX. The Cadets attended the Medal of Honor Reception and Dinner at the Vietnam Grunt Museum, as well as [...]
Wiesbaden High School – Wiesbaden Cadets Assist Aukamm Elementary in Fall Festival
Writer: LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring and SGM (Ret) Allen Ashton Author: C/LTC Jacob Barnes October 3rd, 2024 - The cadets of Wiesbaden's Battalion assisted the Aukamm Elementary School's PTSO in hosting their annual Fall Festival. During the event, cadets set up and ran a number of booths and assisted AES teachers with hands-on activities, [...]
Palisades High School – PUMA Battalion Held its First Fall Muster Event
Writer: C/CPT Jordan LittleJohn Photographer: C/PFC Kennedy Godwin Whole battalion in the beginning formation for the day Cadets participating in simple relay On September 7th, 2024, the PUMA Battalion held its first annual muster event. Cadets from both companies gathered for a day of competitive games and camaraderie. Bravo Company, led by c/Cpt Bravo, demonstrated [...]
Waimea High School – JROTC Hosts 2nd Annual Parent Night Drill Exhibition
Author: C/CPT Fredy Padamada Photographer: C/SGT Jaymie Blanche Niau On September 27, 2024, Waimea High School's Army JROTC proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Parent Night Drill Exhibition, titled "Night of Pride." The cadets formed by company in battalion formation to showcase the leadership, dedication, and discipline they have developed through the JROTC program so far [...]
Garfield High School – Army JROTC Color Guard Honored the Hero
Writer: 1SG(R) Raymond Eason Photographer: 1SG(R) Raymond Eason On September 21, 2024, almost 74 years since Private First-Class Eugene Obregon sacrificed his life to save a fellow marine during the Korean War, members of the Garfield High School Army JROTC were invited to perform alongside the Marine Corps League, US Marine Recruiting, and Troop 777 [...]
Howard High School – Army JROTC Marches in Annual School Homecoming Parade
Author: C/2LT Tial, Biak and C/CPL Mahmoud, Ayesha Photographer: C/Gaitan, lliana The Howard High School JROTC Lion's Battalion proudly performed in the annual homecoming parade at Phelps Luck Drive this year. On this special occasion, many cadets took time out of their day to participate in the parade, showing their unwavering commitment to the program. [...]
Toms River North High School – AJROTC Attend New Jersey Run for the Fallen
Author: LTC (Ret.) Javier A. Cortez Photographer: Ms. Sarah Toomey and LTC (Ret.) Javier A. Cortez On September 28, 2024, cadets participated in the New Jersey Run for the Fallen, honoring the memory of USMC Major James M. Weis of Toms River, who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan on July 22, 2010. This event [...]
Wiesbaden High School – Warrior Lead the Way at Garrison Homecoming Parade
Author: C/CPT Avah Wetherwax Photographer: C/CPL Preston Blake The Warrior Battalion Color Guard, commanded by C/SSG Provost, leads the parade. (Photo take by C/CPL Preston Blake) Charlie Company, followed by the Warrior Marksmanship team, sings cadence to stay in step. (Photo take by C/CPL Preston Blake) On September 26th, 2024, the Wiesbaden High School Warrior [...]
Howard High School – Army JROTC Performs Color Guard at Ravern Game
Writer: C/2LT Tial, Biak Photographer: Josephine Li, 4th Brigade The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion Color Guard had the privilege of presenting the colors at the Baltimore Ravens Football game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 17, 2024. This was a special opportunity for the Cadets to be able to showcase their hard [...]
Brackenridge High School – Student at Brackenridge Army JROTC Helps Resource Officer After Shooting
Writer: Zaria Oates In the face of an emergency, three Brackenridge High School Army JROTC Cadets from San Antonio utilized the leadership and training learned in Army JROTC to control the situation and provide care to an injured officer. During a visit to a rival high school football game, Cadets Jonothan Huerta, Ethan, and Josiah [...]
Hollister High School – First Flag Raising Ceremony for Army JROTC for Branson Bankβs Annual Veteran Recognition
Writer: Donna Barkefelt Photographer: Mr. Eloy Lopez On Sept. 20, 2024, the new flag for Branson Bank's Annual Veteran recognition ceremony was raised by the Hollister High School Army JROTC. The Cadets volunteered to attend their first Color Guard and the Cadets were Mary Helman, Anastasia Pearson, Ashanty Torres, Saide Gomez, Chance Jenson, and Grace [...]
Valley High School – Army JROTC Program Hosted 31st Annual Early Bird JROTC Competition
Writer: CW5(R) Thomas Nathan Trujillo Photographer: Mr. Eloy Lopez On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Valley High School (VHS) Army JROTC Program hosted the 31st Annual Early Bird JROTC Competition in Albuquerque, NM. The Early Bird competition was a project-based learning event and a culmination of learned skills. The VHS Army JROTC Cadets planned, coordinated, [...]
Lexington Senior High School – Army JROTC Attends Annual 9/11 Ceremony
Writer: Cadet Michaela Perri Photographer: Michaela Perri This year the Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion, has had the privilege of honoring the lives lost on the tragic day of September 11, 2001. Our ceremony took place September 11, 2024 at 08:46, the same time as the first attack on our World Trade Center. Our [...]
Person High School – Person High School Inaugural Raider Team Competition
Writer: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Allen Hill Photographer: C/1LT Brooks, C/CSMFagala, and LTC (Ret.) Hill C/1SG Bates, Person High School JROTC sprints the last 50 meters of the 5K run during the Person High Inaugural Raider Team Competition, September 14, 2024, in Roxboro, NC. (Photo by C/1LT Gracie Brooks, PHS JROTC) ROXBORO, NC β On September [...]
Creek Wood High School – 101st Division Sustainment Hosted Cadets for Soldier for a Day at Fort Campbell, KY
Writer: Ronald Schlangen Photographer: Ronald Schlangen ROXBORO, NC β The Person High School Army Junior ROTC Raider Team held their inaugural Raider Competition at the Carolina Community Academy, September 14, 2024, in Roxboro, NC. The one-day competition consisted of five timed events including a 5K (3.1 mile) run, obstacle course, HUMVEE pull, physical fitness βCrucibleβ [...]
Deltona High School – Color Guard Presents at Daytona 500 International Speedway
Writer: CSM Brown, Lou (retired) Photographer: CSM Brown, Lou (retired) On Aug. 17, 2024, Deltona High School presented the colors at the Coca Cola 400 last Saturday night at the Daytona International Speedway. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is an annual NASCAR Cup Seres stock car race at Daytona International Series circit, The other being [...]
Overhills High School – Overhills High School Commemorates 911 Annual Ceremony
Writer: C/1LT, PAO Angelin Reyes Photographer: C/1LT, PAO Angelin Reyes The Overhills High School JROTC remembered 11 September 2001 with their annual ceremony. The official ceremony was planned and orchestrated by Special Projects Officer, Cadet major Cheyenne Cannon. Cadet Cannon also served as the Mistress of Ceremony. This year marks 23 years since the horrific [...]
James Madison High School – 9/11 Patriot Day Remembrance
Writer: C/CPT William Vu Photographer: C/PFC Alondra Coba-Avila Commanded by C/1st Lieutenant Roy Talmich, C/1st Lieutenant Natalya Phillips, C/1st Lieutenant Sylph Garcia-Ramirez, C/SGM Matthew Sanchez, C/1st PFC Shay Retama 1st Responders with BN CDR and BN XO: C/MAJ Giana Morales, C/CPT William Vu, Fire Rescue, San Diego Police Department, All service Recruiters Cadet Formation: Warhawk [...]
Griffin High School – Griffin JROTC Cadet Receives Vietnam Veterans of America Scholarship
Writer: Lt.Col (Retired) Nathaniel Flegler Photographer: Cadet Captain Elena Quiles Retired Lt. Col Nathaniel Flegler Jr., the Senior Army Instructor of Griffin Highβs JROTC program, congratulates Cadet Landon Rogers on being named the Vietnam Veterans of America Georgia State Councilβs top cadet in the state. GRIFFIN, G.A. September 13, 2024 β One of our senior [...]
Wiesbaden High School – Wiesbaden Warrior BattalionΒ Reflects on Patriots Day
Writer: Cadet 2LT Elizabeth Berg Photographer: C/1LT Anna-Victoria Westcott JPG: Warrior Battalion cadets present arms as the Wiesbaden High School band plays the United States and German national Anthems. (Photo taken by C/1LT Anna-Victoria Westcott) All 165 cadets form up for a Battalion photo. (Photo taken by C/1LT Anna-Victoria Westcott) Cadets watch as our nation's [...]
South View High School – South View High School out of Hopemills NC paying honor to the 911 victims and their families
Writer: Photographer: Program leader SGM (R) Ruby Murray The SVHS JROTC battalion has given there moment of silence to the victims of 9/11. Raising the flag to half staff to an event which has occurred more than 2 decades ago; but yet still fresh in the minds of the people of America, and now the [...]
Brackenridge High School – King William Association Supports Brackenridge High School JROTC
Writer: Photographer: On Wednesday, 4 Sep 2024, the Brackenridge High School JROTC Cadet Battalion Commander, Command Sergeant Major, Executive Officer, Parent Support Club Event Coordinator, and JROTC Senior Army Instructor all attended the monthly King William Association (KWA) General Membership Meeting. The KWA awarded multiple grants to several local organizations, groups, and clubs. The JROTC [...]
Denmark Olar High School – Teacher of the Year for the 24-25
Writer: Phillip Robinson Photographer: MSG Phillip D. Robinson (Retired), Senior Army Instructor (SAI) of Denmark-Olar HS JROTC, South Carolina Phillip Robinson was presented as the Denmark-Olar High School Teacher of the Year for the 24-25 school year on 5 Sep. 2024 by the District Superintendent. Principal - Dr. Deonia Simmons Superintendent - Dr. Dottie Brown
Tinian Jr./Sr. High School – Three Tinian JROTC Cadets Sworn into the U.S. Air Force
Writer: C/SGT Cabarles, Juris Photographer: C/1LT Sofia Del Rosario (Public Affairs Officer) On August 28, 2024, three cadets from the Tinian JROTC Stallion Battalion, Gus Palacios, Journey Delacruz Reyes, and Kiwalani Cabrera, have recently taken the oath to serve in the United States Air Force.Β Swearing-in is a formal ceremony where individuals take an oath [...]
North Hardin High School – JROTC Honor Guard Presented at the Missing Man Ceremony
Writer: Photographer: Left to Right: Cadets AJ Johnson, Gabe Majadas, Mackenzie Logan, Ethan Howard, Kyle Smith, Lily-Rose Hubbard, and Emma Terry The North Hardin High School JROTC Honor Guard is prepared for another school year of supporting the Hardin County community.Β In the greatest honor and spirit of tradition, the NHHS Honor Guard represented the best [...]
Tafuna High School – Tafuna High School JROTC Supports Inaugural Technology Education Expo at Teacher Orientation Week
Writer: MAJ(Ret) Siimoa Galoia Photographer: MAJ(Ret) Siimoa Galoia The Tafuna High School Army JROTC program proudly participated in the American Samoa Department of Educationβs first-ever Technology Education Expo during Teacher Orientation Week, held from August 26-27, 2024. This event marked a significant milestone in the territory's commitment to integrating technology and innovation into the educational [...]
Wiesbaden High School – Wiesbaden JROTC at D-Day Normandy 80th Anniversary
Writer: Cadet CPT Avah Wetherwax Photographer: C/CPT Avah Wetherwax Warrior Cadets in low tide waterline at Utah Beach. (Photo taken by SGM (Ret) Allen Ashton) Warriors escort of WWII Veterans at Normandy American Cemetery. (Photo taken by SGM (Ret) Allen Ashton) Wiesbaden High Junior ROTC Warrior Battalion traveled to Normandy with 20 Cadets for the [...]
MacArthur High School – Highlander Battalion became State Champions for the Army JROTC Drill and Color Guard Team
Writer: Cadet CPT Avah Wetherwax Photographer: C/CPT Avah Wetherwax The large group with family photo: On Apr 6th, 2024, MacArthur HS JROTC Highlander Battalion became the 2024, 3-time, Army JROTC Drill and Color Guard Teams, State Champions. They traveled to Oklahoma Drill and Color Guard Teams, and State Champions. They traveled to Oklahoma City to [...]
Wiesbaden High School – Warrior Battalion Supports Community for New School Year
Writer: Cadet CPT Avah Wetherwax Photographer: C/CPT Avah Wetherwax LTC Ring poses in front of our nation's colors while C/MAJ Cydnee Lassiter explains the rope bridge in the background. C/CPT Teagan Osborne shows an air rifle from the varsity marksmanship team. (Photo taken by C/CPT Avah Wetherwax) On the 12 - 16 of August 2024, [...]
Woodbridge Senior High School – Woodbridge Cadets Excel at JCLC
Writer: LTC (Ret) Douglas Osborn Photographer: LTC (Ret) Jason Pape Rappelling down a mountain side on VMI's campus is Cadet Battalion Commander Yareisy Gonzalez Woodbridge Senior High School's Viking Battalion sent a record number of Cadets to Camp Glory, JCLC held at Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Housed in the same barracks as Zachery Taylor, George [...]
Margaret Long Wisdom High School – Houston ISD Cadet Workshop
Writer: C/CPT Marsha Garcia Photographer: Marsha Garcia, Mia Velazquez, and Nelson Catana Over the past three days, cadets from different school districts including Houston ISD, Clear Creek ISD, Aldine ISD, Angleton ISD, Klein ISD, Spring ISD, and RYSS came together at Margaret Long Wisdom High School to learn about their leadership positions and team dynamics [...]


