Writer - Sergeant First Class Ben R. Sutton (Retired) SAI Photographer - Spartans Battalion JROTC/Illinois National Guard Recruiters  The Springfield Southeast High School JROTC “Spartans Battalion” participated in a Physical Training Day with the Illinois Army National Guard Recruiters. The Recruiters instructed the cadets on the exercises of the Army Combat Fitness Test. The Cadets [...]

Writer - C/2LT Batinggal, Daniella Photographer - C/CPT Mendoza, Chiaralei The JROTC cadets from the Dolphin Battalion participated in the 6th Annual Extreme Raider Competition (ERC), Hustle N’ Tussle, held at Marianas High School on January 11, 2025. Raiders provide cadets with the experience of intense training for a challenging and exciting competition. It places [...]

Writer - C/CPT Little John Photographer - C/CPL Vanarsdale Cadet ready to return a solid serve Cadet embracing a challenging match On September 28th, Palisades High School JROTC cadets demonstrated their athleticism and teamwork at the annual JROTC CMS Volleyball Tournament. Despite facing significant training challenges, they overcame them to field an impressively competitive team. [...]

Writer: Author: On Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 - Mr. James Hokett arrived at Brackenridge High School to make a huge donation of daily use items to the JROTC Program. His son was a member of the Mighty Eagle Battalion through SY 2020/2021 - serving on both our Nationally Recognized Armed Drill Team, and our Male [...]

Writer: CW5(R) Thomas Nathan Trujillo Photographer: Mr. Eloy Lopez On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Valley High School (VHS) Army JROTC Program hosted the 31st Annual Early Bird JROTC Competition in Albuquerque, NM. The Early Bird competition was a project-based learning event and a culmination of learned skills. The VHS Army JROTC Cadets planned, coordinated, [...]

Authored by: C/2LT Bhumula, Chaitra and C/MSG Nguyen, VivienPhotos by: C/SGT Tail, Biak On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the Howard Lions Battalion Cadets had the honor of participating in the Bataan death march hosted by the Maryland Army National Guard. In this, they partook in various activities including two seven-mile loops, running through the woods, and [...]

Authored by: C/CPT Althea CumlatPhotos by: C/CPT Althea Cumlat The Menehune Adventure Challenge brought young minds from all over the state to compete in a thrilling and exciting event. A total of 20 teams from 9 different schools participated in the challenge, in which they were examined for their physical and mental strengths. The event consisted [...]

Authored by: MSG (R) Gonzalo MelendezPhotos by: MSG (R) Gonzalo Melendez Strength in numbers equals success, literally.  The Juarez Lincoln High School Varsity Ladies Powerlifting team recently qualified 5 members to compete in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Power Lifting meet to be held in Frisco, Texas on March 16th.  This is the [...]

Story by: C/2LT Nicholas GreenPhotos by: C/2LT Ryan Phan Despite cool temperatures, a rigorous training plan, and some anxious nerves C/1LT Trinity Bailey, C/SFC Autumn Wills, and C/PFC Kayla Marin (not pictured), pushed through to earn the National Physical Fitness Award on the Cadet Challenge. C/SFC Willis a PHS Sophomore topped all Cadets with an overall [...]

Story by: C/CPL Cabarles, JurisPhotos by: C/SGT Del Rosario, Sofia C/SGT Lenteja, Adriel and C/MAJ Lenteja, Jaedon Tinian Stallion Battalion Hosts 5K Run, Walk, and Wheel On Jan. 13, 2024, Tinian High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade organized a five-kilometer run, walk, or wheel around San Jose Village inviting the community to join in the event. [...]