Authored by: LTC (R) Willie Themes
Photos by: LTC (R) Willie Themes

Raider Best of the Best Competition in Chesterfield, Virginia, Saturday, April 20, 2024. The competition included teams from NC, SC, VA, WV, MD, DE, and Washington, DC.  The Patriot Battalion Raider Team won first place in all events:  the 5k team run, the team litter carry obstacle course, the team physical fitness course, the fireman’s carry relay race, and the one rope bridge. The team was led by senior Madison Giddeons. Members of the team are seniors Olivia Gurganus, Oscar Galvan, and Jamiah Johnson. Juniors Carter Brown, Luis Garcia-Maurilio, Gregory Greene, and Mallory Psioda. Sophomore Pasco Horton and Freshman Emma Mckoy. The Raider team is coached by teacher and Army Instructor CSM(R) David Shaw and finished the season with a 7-0 record.

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 [...]