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.
Fort Hamilton High School – Tiger Battalion Sisters Make Tunnel 2 Tower (T2T) Promotional Video
Writer - Cadet Joann Collado-Amasendi Photo - Maj (R) Sang Lee Each year, the Fort Hamilton Tiger Battalion eagerly volunteers for the T2T run, a heartfelt event that pays tribute to [...]
Winters Mill High School – Winters Mill High School JROTC “Falcon Battalion” Marches in Honor at Westminster Memorial Day Parade
Writer - MSG Timothy Leaks Photographer - Mr. Thomas Walker, Technology Teacher at Winters Mill HS On Memorial Day, the cadets of Winters Mill High School’s Army JROTC Falcon Battalion proudly participated in the [...]
Waimea High School – Waimea High School JROTC Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony & Change of Command
Writer - C/CPT Elisha Kate Agustinez Photographer - Jaymie Blanche Niau On May 9th, family, friends, teachers, and community members came together in the Waimea High School cafeteria to celebrate the hard work and [...]
