Story and Photos by: Julie Wengelewski The Cretin-Derham Hall High School Army JROTC annual Diamond Promotion Ceremony took place on September 15. The Cadets who were promoted will fill key leadership positions within the Raider Brigade for the remainder of the school year. Emma Butler '24 was appointed the 107th Brigade Commander in the Corps of Cadets’ 100-plus year history and Katie O'Donnell '24 was appointed Deputy Brigade [...]

Submitted by: Colonel (R) Steven A. Baker Colonel (R) Steven A. Baker, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) for North Brunswick High School, shares a few photos from The North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Change of Command, Promotions, and Awards Ceremony. Former SAI LTC Hanna and 1SG Williams recognize the Cadet of the Year SFC Tryvon [...]

Written by: CW4 (Ret.) Christine V. Landers DALLAS, TX -- C/1LT Nicolas Powell represented Hillcrest High School for the SY23-24 Brigade Staff Board. Nicolas competed against Dallas Independant School District (ISD) High School JROTC cadets for a position on the Brigade Board Staff. The board interview process evaluated Nicolas on personal appearance, uniform wear, general [...]

Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 4 of 4Click here to read about Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Aragus (part 1)Click here to read about Cadet Command Sergeant Major Elizabeth Rigney (part 2)Click here to read about Cadet Major Jasmine "Jai" Nava (part 3) Houston ISD is the 4th largest district [...]

Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 3 of 4Click here to read about Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Aragus (part 1)Click here to read about Cadet Sergeant Elizabeth Rigney (part 2) Houston ISD is the 4th largest district in the United States. JROTC within the district has around 4,000 cadets. Houston [...]

Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 2 of 4Click here to read about Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Aragus (part 1) Houston ISD is the 4th largest district in the United States. JROTC within the district has around 4,000 cadets. Houston MSTC can proudly announce four of their own JROTC cadets [...]

Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Micah Ray HISD’S Absolute Best - Part 1 of 4 Houston ISD is the 4th largest district in the United States. JROTC within the district has around 4,000 cadets. Houston MSTC can proudly announce four of their own JROTC cadets are among the top 24 cadets out of 4,000. These four [...]

Submitted by COL (R) Robert Hester This past evening the Honorary Cadet Board for 3rd and 4th year cadets was conducted at the AMAC.  Members of the board were 1SG Fox, MSgt Taylor, SGT Ammann, and COL H.  Cadets were asked questions on leadership, citizenship, current events, customs and courtesies, and team drill.  Cadets appearing before the [...]

Submitted by LTC (R) Korey Brown The Interlachen High School JROTC program recently held a promotion board at the Sid Martin Building, Interlachen, Florida.  The promotion board was held to recognize the most qualified Cadets who were seeking advancement in both a position of responsibility and rank.  Thirty-two Cadets prepared, rehearsed and attended the promotion board [...]

Submitted by Joe ScroccaPhoto credit: @mmurrayphoto COL (R) Joe Scrocca shares the following promotions: To Cadet Major with duty as theBrigade S1:Cadet Sam Laughlin To Cadet Major with duty as theBrigade S2:Cadet Mathew McConville To Cadet Major with duty as theBrigade S4:Cadet Mari Gainer To Cadet Major with duty as theBrigade S5:Cadet David Verdeja To [...]