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The Merritt Island High School Mustang Male and Mixed Raider Team competed at the State Raider Competition at the Sand Hills Boy Scout Reservation. The competition included events such as 5K Run, Cross-Country Rescue, Tire Flip, One-Rope Bridge, and Raider Fitness Challenge. The Mustang Males placed 3rd in the 5K run, while the Mixed team placed 1st in the 5K run and achieved high rankings in other events, earning them 2nd place overall in Tier 2. Raider Commander Cadet Captain Karson Conti received the 2nd place trophy from the 6th Brigade JROTC Director Mr. Robert Hyver.

Howard High School: Cadets bring holiday spirit to nursing home

December 11th, 2025|Comments Off on Howard High School: Cadets bring holiday spirit to nursing home

Army JROTC Cadets sing holiday songs for residents at Lorien Nursing Home. (Photo by Cadet Iliana Gaitan-McCastle) Written by Cadet Iliana Gaitan-McCastle On Dec. 4, the Howard High School JROTC program visited Lorien Nursing Home [...]

Ansbach High School: 2025 Veterans Day Trip

December 11th, 2025|Comments Off on Ansbach High School: 2025 Veterans Day Trip

Army JROTC Cadets from Ansbach High School visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery. (Photo by Cadet Minka Larson) Written by Cadet Ella Peavler & Cadet Marley Shackleton This year, for our annual Veterans Day trip, we [...]