Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) Chris Robertson

Hamamoto Receives Legion of Valor Bronze Cross

On 28 September 2023, Punahou School President Dr. Mike Latham presented the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross to Cadet Major Kylee Hamamoto, in recognition of her outstanding service and commitment to her school and the Army JROTC program. The Legion of Valor is presented to 1 out of 4,000 JROTC Cadets each year and is presented to Cadets who demonstrate excellence in military, scholastic, and civil affairs.

Cadet Hamamoto is a Senior, LET 3, who plans to attend Harvard University with an Army SROTC scholarship. Besides serving as the Battalion XO, Cadet Hamamoto is the founder and executive director of her own nonprofit organization, WeGo! Hawaii. Cadet Hamamoto is an inspiration to many and serves as a brilliant reflection of the Army JROTC program, her school, her family, and herself.

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 [...]

Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

March 11th, 2026|Comments Off on Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

Cadets from Daegu Middle High School in Daegu, South Korea gather around the "Helmet with Holes" exhibit at the Waegwan War Memorial Museum, which collects and displays authentic artifacts from the Korean War. (Photo [...]