Story and photos by SFC (R) John Mondelli

The Pemberton High School JROTC Color Guard presented The Colors at the closing ceremony of the 2022,  2nd Brigade Ranger Challenge.  This was a huge event for a very young Color Guard which consisted of: Hannah Ryder – U.S. Flag, Darlington Sarpong – Cadet Command Flag, Matthew Griggs – Rifle, Ty Penon – Rifle.  After the ceremony, the Cadets were presented with challenge coins from the 2nd Brigade Commander, Colonel Kandace Daffin for a job well done!

The Pemberton JROTC takes their place on the parade field with the official party
Colonel Daffin takes a moment to speak with the Hornet Battalion Commander, Andrew Horn and First Year Cadet Darlington Sarpong. 
The Hornet Battalion Color Guard show off their Brigade Challenge Coins with Colonel Daffin and Command Sergeant Major Gadson.

Indianapolis Public Schools: JROTC Instructor receives Sheila Corcoran Hoosier Woman Hero Award

September 12th, 2025|Comments Off on Indianapolis Public Schools: JROTC Instructor receives Sheila Corcoran Hoosier Woman Hero Award

Pictured (Left to Right) Director of Army Instruction Matthew Mount, Michael Gelfand, retired Maj. Lilibeth Goldshine, and Military Affairs Director for Congressman Andre Carson's office Heather Harvey. (Photo by Ryan Core, Senior Army Instructor) [...]

Rutherford County Schools: 2025 American Legion National Education Award Winner

September 12th, 2025|Comments Off on Rutherford County Schools: 2025 American Legion National Education Award Winner

By Ron Neff, American Legion Director for Americanism On August 23, 2025, the American Legion, Americanism Division, honored Army JROTC instructor and retired Col. Jeffrey L. Gaylord with the 2025 National Education Award for his [...]

Garfield High School Army JROTC: Recruit, retain, and reclaim

September 12th, 2025|Comments Off on Garfield High School Army JROTC: Recruit, retain, and reclaim

  Writer/Photographer: Raymond Eason, Army Instructor Following the start of the fall semester, members of the James A. Garfield High School Army JROTC Battalion, Los Angeles, presented their annual JROTC recruitment presentation in the high [...]