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South View High School Army JROTC Instructor Receives 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Authored by:Β SGM (R) Ruby MurrayPhotos by: SGM (R) Ruby Murray SGM (R) Ruby Murray, an instructor from South View High School, received her second Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony during the Community Awards Luncheon by Cumberland Human Relations for her dedication to promoting positive human relations in the community. I [...]
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James A Garfield High School Army JROTC Commemorate George Washingtonβs Birthday
Authored by:Β 1SG (R) Raymond L. EasonPhotos by: 1SG (R) Raymond L. Eason Massing of Colors Son of the American Revolution On February 18, 2024, members of the Sons of the American Revolution, Historical Societies, representatives of the Armed Forces, and members of the Garfield High School Army JROTC and other local JROTC units were invited [...]
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Dawson County High School Army JROTC Perform Color Guard at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Authored by:Β SFC (R) Steven PamplinPhoto by: MAJ (R) Robert Wiley The Dawson County High School JROTC Color Guard from Dawsonville GA. (The hometown of NASCAR Cup Series Champions Bill and Chase Elliott), was selected to perform Color Guard duties for the Feb. 24 - 25 race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton Ga. The [...]
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Olympic Senior High School Army JROTC Annual Blood Drive
Authored by:Β LTC (R) Chad ByasPhotos by: C/MSG Noel Sauceda CHARLOTTE, NC β On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Olympic High School JROTC Trojan Battalion conducted their annual blood drive. The Trojan Battalion teamed up with the One Blood Donors organization as part of their Service-Learning Project for this school year. One Blood is a non-profit [...]
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Garinger High School Army JROTC Cadet Spotlight
Authored by:Β C/2LT Aneres HutchinsonPhotos by: C/LTC Deysie Hernandez Wildcat Battalion's Hidden Gem Garinger High School would like to highlight C/1SG Jor-el Kershaw, who is a LET IV. He joined JROTC at West Charlotte High School during his freshman year. His mother encouraged him to enroll in the program to learn new things and acquire leadership [...]
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Decatur High School Army JROTC Junior Achievement Program
Authored by:Β LTC (R) Jim DuthuPhotos by: C/1LT Amanti Barbee The Red Raider Battalion from Decatur High School Army JROTC participated in the Junior Achievement program at Oak Park Elementary and Eastwood Elementary on 14 February and 21 February, respectively. During this event 38 Cadets provided instruction for 380 students in grades K - 4th grade [...]
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South Hills High School Army JROTC Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl – 2024 National Championship
Authored by:Β CW4 (R) Lynn TaylorPhotos by: C/MAJ Daniela Ahumada South Hills High School JROTC Leadership Team from Fort Worth, TX advances to the 2024 JROTC Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl National Championship for the fourth consecutive year. Cadets put in many hours of studying and honing their skills as a cohesive team. Leadership Team Captain [...]
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The Academies at South Mountain Army JROTC Cadet Conducts First Solo Flight
Authored by:Β 1SG (R) Larry BrownPhotos by: 1SG (R) Larry Brown This week C/LTC Ivan Shaw, current Senior and JROTC LET 3 at The Academies at South Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona conducted his first solo flight in a Piper Cherokee. Ivan has successfully completed all the flight requirements as a student in the South Mountain Academies Science, [...]
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Interlachen High School Army JROTC State Robotics Championship
Authored by:Β C/1LT Charles Parker Photos by: SFC (R) David Wettrich The Interlachen Robotics team ends off their season strong! The Interlachen High School Army JROTC Robotics team competed at the JROTC State Robotics Championship on February 10, 2024, in Lutz, Florida. (Steinbrenner High School JROTC)Β They competed against 29 JROTC teams and secured the 11th position. [...]
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Wagner High School Army JROTC Program Accreditation Inspection
Authored by:Β CW3 (R) Michael Goode Photos by: CW3 (R) Michael Goode Wagner High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) was visited by the 5th Brigade JROTC, Cadet Command on the 18th of January 2024. The entire Thunderbird Battalion participated in this event. This was the schoolβs Tri-Annual JROTC Program Accreditation inspection (JPA). Sergeant First [...]
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JROTC Western Air Rifle Regional
Authored by:Β Nick Flowers Photos by: Nick Flowers On 9-10 FEB 24 the JROTC Western Regional Air Rifle Competition was held at the Mountain Expo Center in Sandy, UT. This competition, hosted and executed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), facilitated the regional competition that saw 26 Army JROTC teams compete in the Sporter and Precision [...]
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Garinger High School JROTC Military Ball
Authored by:Β C/CPL Edith Rios-Beltran and C/2LT Aneres HutchinsonPhotos by: C/2LT Aneres Hutchinson On January 26, 2024, The Garinger High School JROTC Wildcat Battalion from participated in the annual Charlotte Mecklenburg School's District JROTC Military Ball at the Oasis Shriners Club. Cadets from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine JROTC programs were all present for [...]
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Waipahu High School Army JROTC National Future Farmers of America
Authored by:Β SFC (R) Ivan J. AlviraPhotos by: SFC (R) Ivan J. Alvira Cadet Maddison Miyasato from Waipahu High School Army JROTC was recently recognized by the Hawaii State Legislature for her outstanding achievement and much-deserved recognition during the 2023 National FFA Agriscience Fair. While participating in the national competition Ms. Miyasato received many laudable comments [...]
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Waipahu High School Army JROTC Visit the USS Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial
Authored by:Β SFC (R) Ivan J. AlviraPhotos by: SFC (R) Ivan J. Alvira On February 14 & 15 along with the Academy of Professional and Public Service, Cadets from the Waipahu High School Army JROTC visited the USS Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial. During their visit Cadets learned about the acts of heroism and the [...]
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Olympic Senior High School Army JROTC Raider Meet
Authored by:Β LTC (R) Chad ByasPhotos by: C/CPT Dani Argueta TROJAN Battalion JROTC Raider Meet at Olympic High School on February 3, 2024 in Charlotte, NC CHARLOTTE, NC β The Olympic High School Army JROTC Raider Team hosted and competed in the Trojan Battalion Raider Competition on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. The Olympic [...]
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North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Air Rifle Service Championship
Story and Photos by:Β COL (R) Steven A. Baker Congratulations to the North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Air Rifle teams! The teams competed in the 2024 Air Rifle Service Championship in Anniston, AL, this past weekend. The teams placed 3rd and 6th in the South Region. Team A was led by Valeria Alvarado with a [...]
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JROTC Northern Air Rifle Regional
Authored by:Β Nick Flowers Photos by: Nick Flowers On 16-17 FEB 24 the JROTC Northern Regional Air Rifle Competition was held at Camp Perry, OH. This competition, hosted and executed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), facilitated the regional competition that saw 32 Army JROTC teams compete in the Sporter and Precision level in both the [...]
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Phoenix Union High School District Army JROTC Military Ball
Story and Photos by:Β LTC (R) Peter Sandberg Over 450 PXU Cadets, JROTC faculty, staff, Administrators, and their guests attended the Phoenix Union Army JROTC Military Ball at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak, on February 3, 2024. The Military Ball King was Cadet Second Lieutenant Pete Aranda and the Queen was Cadet Captain Krystal [...]
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Bettye Davis High School Army JROTC Flag Retirement Ceremony
Authored by:Β MAJ (R) Daniel Erskine Photos by: Bettye Davis High School Year Book Team Mayor Dave Bronson, Guest Speaker, Reflects on Flag's Importance at Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbird Battalion JROTC Flag Retirement Ceremony In a poignant tribute to the enduring symbol of freedom, Mayor Dave Bronson stood as the guest speaker at the Flag [...]
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West Charlotte High School Army JROTC Blood Drive
Story by:Β LTC (R) Darryl A. Owens, CSM (R) Alphonso Moten, and SFC (R) Isaac WhitePhotos by: Ms. Kiara Marshall West Charlotte High School JROTC conducted a Blood Drive in conjunction with the West Charlotte High School Health Science department in support of the American Red Cross. The Blood Drive took place on 2 November 2023. [...]
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Ansbach High School Army JROTC Quilt of Valor
Story by:Β C/PVT Elijah StanleyPhotos by: Mr. McCaskill Ansbach High School Army JROTC Cadets of the 9th JROTC battalion, Chance Duplessie, Kenton Duplessie, Marlin McCaskill, Marga Marzan, and Martin Mundo presented a Quilt of Valor after Sunday Mass at the Katterbach Chapel on December 3rd, 2023. This quilt was presented to Major (Father) Paul Halladay who [...]
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Palisades High School Army JROTC Cadets Earn National Physical Fitness Award
Story by:Β C/2LT Nicholas GreenPhotos by: C/2LT Ryan Phan Despite cool temperatures, a rigorous training plan, and some anxious nerves C/1LT Trinity Bailey, C/SFC Autumn Wills, and C/PFC Kayla Marin (not pictured), pushed through to earn the National Physical Fitness Award on the Cadet Challenge. C/SFC Willis a PHS Sophomore topped all Cadets with an overall [...]
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Alhambra High School Army JROTC Mass Casualty Exercise
Story and Photos by:Β LTC (R) Jackson MacDonald Alhambra JROTC conducted a Mass Casualty First Aid training event on Friday 26 January 2024 at the Alhambra campus. Cadets put into practice the first aid emergency response actions they were taught during class. They were trained in 1st Aid, CPR, AED use, stopping bleeding, splinting fractures, treating [...]
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Tri-Cities High School Army JROTC Drill and Drone Competition
Story by:Β SFC (R) Steven CooperPhotos by: CW4 (R) Brian Harris In an unprecedented display of discipline and technology, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets from across Fulton County gathered for a groundbreaking Drone and Drill Competition. The event was held at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Ga. on January 27-2024. It showcased the [...]
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George Jenkins High School Army JROTC Cadet Receives University of Tampa ROTC Scholarship
Story and Photos by:Β LTC (R) Dominick Wilkinson On 03FEB2024, during the 50th Anniversary of the Lisa Pauchey JROTC Drill Meet at the University of Tampa, Major General Antonio Munera and CSM Roy Young presented Cadet Major Tiffany Perrot of George Jenkins High School Army JROTC a 4-year ROTC scholarship to the University of Tampa. Congratulations [...]
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Garinger High School Army JROTC Annual Westside Drill Meet
Story by:Β C/CPL Edith Rios-BeltranPhotos by: C/2LT Aneres Hutchinson On October 17th, 2023, The Garinger High School "Wildcat Battalion" Drill Team competed in the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology's annual Westside Drill Meet. There was a total of five events at the competition: Armed Platoon, Unarmed Platoon, Armed Squad, Unarmed Squad, and Color Guard. The [...]
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Houghton High School and Trotwood MadisonΒ High School Army JROTC Kettering University Aerial Drone Competition
Story and Photos by:Β COL (R) Dylan Carlson andΒ LTC (R) Odell Graves Army JROTC Cadets from Houghton High School (3rd BDE) and Trotwood MadisonΒ High School (7th BDE) competed in the Kettering University Aerial Drone Competition in Flint, MI on 27 JAN. TheΒ "Superior Quads" from Houghton were partnered with "RamNation" from Trotwood Madison in the tournament Quarter [...]
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Cheyenne South High School Receives POW/MIA Stadium Chair
Story and Photos by:Β CW3 (R) James J Ysebaert Cheyenne South High School (NDCC) received a POW/MIA stadium seat through the Veterans Remembrance Memorial, with the help of Gordon βAlfβ Parks, and his wife Sally. The chair was a 3-month long project by the JROTC program and was dedicated before a Varsity Basketball game on January [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Service Learning Project
Story by:Β C/2LT Bhumula, ChaitraPhotos by: C/SGT Rajesh, Johanna During the spirited holiday season of 2023, Howard High School Army JROTC Cadets from 4th Brigade participated in a heartwarming service learning project to spread joy among the elderly residents of Lorien Health Services on December 14, 2023. The Cadets were determined to make a difference in [...]
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Central Catholic High School Army JROTC Wins 1st Place at 5th Brigade Drill Championship
Story and Photos by:Β CPT (R) Dwayne Rhodes Central Catholic High School Army JROTC is heading back to Daytona Beach, Florida for The National Drill Competition with the goal of achieving a remarkable 3-peat of the National Title! The journey to Nationals has been nothing short of extraordinary: The Armed Color Guard secured the prestigious 1st [...]
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Mariner High School Army JROTC State Air Rifle Champion
Story and Photos by:Β MAJ (R) Bryan F Williams The sport of shooting was showcased at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral for the 2024 Army JROTC State Championship. The state's top 100 air rifle Cadet athletes from all across Florida competed for the opportunity to take home a collection of prestigious medallions and trophies. [...]
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Miami Coral Park SHS Army JROTC Visit from USACC Commander
Story by:Β SFC (R) Marquez, FrankiePhotos by: O'Bryan, Marian MG Antonio Munera and CSM Roy Young came to visit Coral Park SHS Army JROTC to motivate the great Cadets of Dade County. Very positive visit where the Cadets showcased their drill teams; both armed exhibition and unarmed drill. C/Lt Garcia, Victor showed off his skill in [...]
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Tara High School Army JROTC Cadet Recognized for Academic Success
Story and Photos by:Β LTC (R) Rafael J. Morrison On 25 January, Tara High School Army JROTC Cadet Major Aria Washington from 6th Brigade was recognized for her academic excellence during a school-wide awards ceremony. Cadet Washington not only has the highest G.P.A. in the school with a 4.28 but she has the highest ACT score [...]
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Alexandria City High School Army JROTC Cadets Attend High School Orientation
Story and Photos by:Β C/2LT Journey Fisher On January 10 and 11, 2024, Alexandria City High School Army JROTC program selected several Cadets to attend the 8th-grade high school orientation at George Washington and Hammond Middle School. Students had an opportunity to discuss their future class assignments. Cadets shared the stage with other high school programs [...]
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Maryvale High School Army JROTC Cadets Visit Luke Air Force Base
Story and Photos by:Β MSG (R) Jeffrey Rice Maryvale High School Army JROTC Cadets from 5th Brigade visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona on 17 January 2024 and were given the opportunity to operate the F-16 aircraft simulator. The F-16 simulator has trained thousands of American pilots over the years to prepare them to fly the [...]
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Garfield High School Army JROTC 39th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
Story and Photos by:Β 1SG (Ret) Raymond Eason, SSG(Ret) Terry Buckhannon, and C/2LT Miriana Estrada 39th Annual Kingdom Day Parade On Monday January 15, 2024, the Garfield High School Army JROTC Mighty Bulldawg Battalion Elite Color Guard had the distinct honor of starting off the 39th Annual Kingdom day (theme banner) parade along with the rest [...]
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Arsenal Tech High School Army JROTC Supports 43rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute
Story by:Β LTC (R) Ryan CorePhotos by:Β WFYI Indianapolis, IN β January 12, 2023 The Arsenal Tech High School Junior ROTC Color Guard presented the Colors of the United States of America at the 43rd annual tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The ceremony was held on a chilly mid-January morning [...]
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North Brunswick High School Army JROTC North Carolina American Legion Cadet of the Year
Story and Photos by:Β COL (R) Steven A. Baker Cadet Major Valeria Alvarado was selected as the North CarolinaΒ American Legion Cadet of the Year for her outstanding academic and community service record.Β She is the captain of the defending Army JROTC Air Rifle National Champions, she is the Scorpion Battalion Operations Officer as a LET3, and [...]
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Paxon Senior High School Army JROTC Leaders are Readers
Story by:Β MAJ (R) Kenneth A. DeVoePhotos by:Β Lynette Bolton Golden Eagle Battalion Cadets Participate in Leaders are Readers Program The Paxon School for Advanced Studies Golden Eagle Battalion Cadets participated in the Leaders are Readers program at the Biltmore Elementary School of Jacksonville, Florida. The program took place on 25 January 2024. The Cadets joined community [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Hosts 5K Run, Walk, and Wheel
Story by:Β C/CPL Cabarles, JurisPhotos by:Β C/SGT Del Rosario, Sofia C/SGT Lenteja, Adriel and C/MAJ Lenteja, Jaedon Tinian Stallion Battalion Hosts 5K Run, Walk, and Wheel On Jan. 13, 2024, Tinian High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade organized a five-kilometer run, walk, or wheel around San Jose Village inviting the community to join in the event. [...]
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Hillcrest High School Army JROTC Cadet Graduation and Commission
Story by:Β Β CW4 (R) Christine V. LandersPhotos by:Β 1SG (R) JohnnyΒ Carrasco and CW4 (R) Christine Landers Congratulations to Second Lieutenant Delorvβa Wilson on her graduation and commissioning in the United States Army! She attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, which has a mission to "educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets. Each graduate [...]
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Detroit Public Schools Army JROTC Wreath Across America
Story by: CW3 (R) Dwight M. FieldsPhotos by: C/SSG Darling, Velasquez Cadets from Detroit Public Schools Unite in Reverent Tribute at Wreath Across America In a poignant alliance, students hailing from Western International and Edwin Denby High Schools Army JROTC within the Detroit Public Schools Community District from 7th Brigade united to honor the 31st [...]
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Irvington High School Army JROTC Participated in the Junior Achievement High School Heroes Program
Story by: SFC (R) Harvey L. CraigPhotos by: MAJ (R) Crosby Munro and SFC (R) Harvey L. Craig, MBA Irvington High School Army JROTC Cadets from 2nd Brigade in Irvington, NJ participated in the Junior Achievement High School Heroes program at Chancellor Ave. Elementary School on 21 December 2023. Over 80 Cadets, participated in our [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Trip
Story by:Β C/SGT Hailey TudorPhotos by:Β MAJ (R) Madonna Roberts and C/SGT HaileyΒ Tudor Journey of Honor: A Cadetβs Reflection on the Veterans Day Trip to Belgium On Friday, 10 November 2023, forty-two Cadets from the 9th JROTC Battalion, Ansbach Middle High School embarked on an unforgettable Veterans Day trip to Ypres, Belgium. The Veterans Day trip memorialized [...]
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South Pointe High School Army JROTC Service Learning Project
Story and Photos by:Β LTC (R) Arturo Roque A Two-Day JROTC Experience (Service-Learning Project: 5 & 12 DEC 2023) Over the course of two inspiring days, South Pointe High School (SPHS) Phoenix, AZ Cadets took the reins as instructors, imparting their knowledge and experiences with Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) to their younger peers at [...]
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Tafuna High School Army JROTC Toy Drive
Story and Photos by:Β MAJ (R) Siimoa M.I. Galoia Tafuna High School JROTC Spreads Holiday Cheer with a Successful Toy Drive ο»ΏThe Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) at Tafuna High School (THS) recently showcased its dedication to community service through an impactful Service Learning Project (SLP). This project, a Toy Drive for Tafuna Elementary School [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Flag Detail
Story by:Β C/2LT Jazmine FurtonPhotos by:Β C/CPL Troy Cabarles Stallion Battalionβs Flag Detail Successfully Returns after 7 years The Tinian High School was awash with anticipation as students, faculty, and staff gathered on the school grounds for a historic moment: the first flag ceremony of 2024. But this wasn't just any ordinary flag ceremonyβit marked the return [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Competes in PSS Army JROTC 2023 Hawkeye Archery Competition
Story by:Β C/SGT Del Rosario, Sofia and C/PFC Medicielo, JuliaPhotos by:Β C/SGT Sofia Del Rosario, and C/1SG Mary Gomez Stallion Battalion Competes in PSS Army JROTC 2023 Hawkeye Archery Competition On December 16, 2023, the Stallion Battalion had an opportunity to fly up to Saipan to participate in this yearβs Archery Competition! This competition is new to [...]
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Hobart High School Army JROTC is the Official First-Place Winner of the National Raider Challenge, Challenge Category, Mixed Division
Story by: Cadet Command PAOPhotos by: Blaine Routt Hobart High School (Hobart, Ind.) is the official first-place winner of the Army JROTC National Raider Challenge, Challenge Category, Mixed Division. Due to a judging error during one of the events in November, the incorrect team was awarded the first-place trophy for the Mixed Division of the [...]
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North Hardin High School Army JROTC POW/MIA Table Ceremony
Story and Photos by:Β SFC (R) Ivin Youngblood On September 15th, 2023, the North Hardin High School Army JROTC Honor Guard Team from 7th Brigade performs the highly requestedΒ POW/MIA Table Ceremony for Vine Grove VFW Post # 10281 at the Elizabethtown, KY VietnamΒ Veterans Memorial Wall.Β
