Written by Cadet LTC Corin Matsuzaki, Battalion Commander

Thanks to the efforts of all cadets of the Buff n Blu Battalion, we successfully retained our Honor Unit of Distinction status for the 30th consecutive year!  There was a great deal of pressure making sure everything was up to speed for our first in-person assessment since the pandemic.  All of the cadets contributed to a highly successful in- ranks and color guard inspection.  Cadet portfolio interviews were nearly flawless, and our CIP and SLP briefings earned “A” marks as well.  Our proud program, the oldest JROTC program in the State of Hawaii, dates back to 1918.  We have now retained Honor Unit or Honor Unit With Distinction since 1952!  Great job cadets!

In ranks inspection at Punahou School Army JROTC
Magnet Company In ranks inspection at Punahou School Army JROTC
Magnet Company inspection at Punahou School Army JROTC
Color Guard inspection at Punahou School Army JROTC

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 [...]