Writer - C/1LT Gaitan-McCastle, Iliana  Photographer - HoCoGov On May 28, 2025, Howard High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025. The event was an important milestone for seniors, celebrating their achievements and marking the end of their high school journey. Members of the Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion played [...]

Submitted by: LTC (Ret) Anthony L. BenitezPhoto by: LTC (R) Anthony L. Benitez C/LTC Grant Yost has received an appointment to attend the United States Air Force Academy.  Cadet Yost is the 5th Tiger Battalion Cadet to receive an appointment to a United States Service Academy in the past five years.  C/LTC Yost served as [...]

Submitted by: CSM (R) James ManningPhoto by: CSM (R) James Manning C/CSM Davin Mayfield of Montgomery Central High School was recently accepted into the United States Military Academy (West Point). Cadet Mayfield was planning to go to LSU on a full ride four-year ROTC scholarship when he received the news that he had been accepted [...]

Submitted by: 1SG (R) Jerry QueenPhoto by: 1SG (R) Jerry Queen C/LTC Parker Czyz of Adairsville High School JROTC was recently accepted into the United States Military Academy West Point. Parker is an incredible young man that is dedicated, hardworking and passionate about every goal he sets for himself. Parker has been a four-year member [...]

Written by: Micah A. Ray Sr. JROTC Battalion Commander's two year journey to achieve his dream of becoming an Army officer HOUSTON, TX -- In this picture, we have SE Civilian Aid to the Secretary Myrna Trevino, CPT Kelechi Odocha (West Point Admissions Officer SW Region, West Point Field Force members Terry Felton and John [...]

Written by: LTC (Ret.) Kevin D. Ingram, SAI THOMASVILLE, GA -- The Thomas County Central High School Army JROTC hosted a Signing Ceremony for Jack Emmett on Wednesday afternoon. Jack accepted his appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Cadet Colonel Emmett is currently the Regimental Commander and the program's first [...]

Submitted by: MAJ (Ret) William R. Kern FARMINGTON, NM -- Congratulations to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Gatlin James of Piedra Vista High School, Farmington, New Mexico. On February 8, 2023, Gatlin accepted a nomination to attend the United States Military Academy and signed a national letter of intent to compete on the USMA Rifle Team! All [...]

Written by: SAI LTC (R) Mark Thomas Dec. 7, 2022, Seventeen Hawthorne Academy high school JROTC cadets were recognized by Congresswoman Alma Adams, 12th District of North Carolina, for their contributions in hosting the annual Military Service Academy Day.  The Military Service Academy Day brought together recruiting representatives from the US Military Academy, West Point, NY; US [...]

Story by: Cadet 1LT Emi Uohara Punahou School Cadet Captain Kadyn MacPherson recently scored a triple.  She has received offers of appointment to attend USMA, USNA, and the USAFA.  An accomplished platform diver, Kadyn is homeschooled and has been a part of Blackhawk Company, which is entirely composed of magnet cadets.  "I am honored, excited, and [...]

This summer, Cdt/LTC Collin Robertson showed his dedication and resilience while attending the Naval Academy Summer Seminar in June. The week-long program in Annapolis, Maryland gave candidates a look into the life of a naval shipman. Three thousand candidates attended the program and 160 were in his company. Ansbach’s very own Collin Robertson was voted “Outstanding Candidate” [...]