Story by: LTC (R) Nicole Sarafolean
Photos by: Jon Yuspa
Reno High School Army JROTC Cadet Battalion Commander from 8th Brigade meets LTG (R) Leslie Smith right before marching in the Veterans Day Parade in Reno NV.
Lt. Gen. (R) Leslie Smith spent his 2023 Veterans Day in Reno NV, talking to high school JROTC Cadets who were preparing to march in the Veterans Day parade. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Athena Mckemy, the Cadet battalion commander from Reno High School, had the privilege of meeting and talking to LTG Smith. Athena said it was one of the highlights of her senior year. LTG Smith talked to Athena about college and the Senior ROTC program. He congratulated her for being the battalion commander and for her recent travel to Ft. Knox, KY for Raider Nationals. Athena has participated in the Raider team, Rifle Team, Drill Team, and Color Guard Team.
Wiesbaden High School: Warrior Battalion Marksmanship team wins DODEA Europe West Conference Final
Cadet Kai Malaga shoots in the kneeling position at the DODEA Europe West Conference Marksmanship Final. (Photo by Aiden Prete) Written by Cadet Kylyn Drake This year has been one of the most successful years [...]
Garfield High School: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Garfield High School Army JROTC Cadets march in their local Martin Luther King Day Parade. (Photo by Raymond Eason, Army Instructor) Written by Terry Buckhannon, Army Instructor On Jan. 17, the Garfield High School Army [...]
Mercer County Technical: Army JROTC STEM Academy Makes History with First Place Finish in Inaugural Drill and Ceremony Competition
Mercer County Technical Schools Cadets march at the Central and South New Jersey LET I Drill and Ceremony Competition in Bayville, New Jersey. (Photo by Leonardo Ramos, Army Instructor) Written by Javier A. Cortéz, Senior [...]
