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.

North Central High School: Raider Team Claims 4th Brigade Championship

April 2nd, 2026|Comments Off on North Central High School: Raider Team Claims 4th Brigade Championship

The North Central High School Raider Team from Kershaw, South Carolina won the “Best of the Best” 4th Brigade Raider Competition last month at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Pictured are cadets Jasmine-Cruz Salinas, Briseyda [...]

Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

March 24th, 2026|Comments Off on Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

Ansbach Middle High School’s marksmanship team found success at Camp Perry, Ohio, as cadets prepare for this week’s National Air Rifle Championships (photo by Army Instructor Christopher Buchanan) Written by Cadet Schuettpelz The [...]