Writer & Photographer - C/1LT Gaitan-McCastle, Iliana From June 23–28, 2025, select cadets from Howard High School JROTC participated in the Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC), hosted at Bowie State University. This annual summer leadership camp brought together cadets from across the region for a week of physically and mentally demanding activities designed to build [...]

Writer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson Knollwood Elementary School came alive with laughter and excitement as students, staff, and special guests gathered for a high-energy field day filled with games, teamwork, and community spirit. The event offered students a chance to bond, play, and [...]

Writer & Photographer - Prince Young A little elbow grease and teamwork make the dream work as cadets from the 18th JROTC "Falcon" Battalion along with other organizations in the Rose Barracks community combined forces to support the Bavaria Community Spouses' Club Annual Crown Jewel Bazaar. Cadets have achieved over a combined 340 volunteer hours [...]

Story by: C/SSG Chance DuplessiePhotos by: MAJ (R) Madonna Robert 9th JROTC Battalion Hosts Constitution Week Ansbach High School students recently enjoyed a fun-filled week of activities celebrating the U.S. Constitution. Army JROTC Cadets from 2nd Brigade displayed several items and games from Colonial times while also educating students on the Constitution. The Palatinate Chapter of the Daughters [...]

Story and Photos by: LTC (R) VERN L RANDALL On October 20, 2023, Bartlett High School Army JROTC participated in the Wild And Crazy Kid Olympics (WACKO) at BD East High School, competing against eight other JROTC detachments in events like the Graveyard Relay, Picnic Table Relay, Scooter Relay, Pick Up the Cup, and Topple the [...]

Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Jennings Tonia METRO ST. Louis, MO Saturday, September 30, 2023, The Ritenour High School Army JROTC from 3rd Brigade participated in the SROTC Team Building at Washington University.  Events: Grenade throw, Tactical Combat Casualty, Sprint Drag Carry, Kettle Bell Squat, Standing Power Throw, Flex Arm Hold and Tug of [...]

Story by: C/CSM Reagan GreenePhotos by:  C/MAJ Emily McCune and C/2LT Noah Vallera On October 18, 2023, Joliet West High School hosted their annual trunk or treat. Clubs/activities get together with a car (decorating and dressing up if they wish) to pass out candy. This event is open to all in the community. The Army JROTC did [...]

Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Jose Caraballo The Lawrence High School JROTC is being hosted by Combined Cadet Force (CCF) contingents in the UK. Over 500 secondary schools across the UK offer young people a diverse range of challenging, exciting, adventurous, and educational activities. The aim is to foster personal responsibility, leadership, and self-discipline. Each [...]

Story by: C/2LT Pangelinan, KianiPhotos by: C/CPT Magno, Adrianne  On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, 8th Brigade Army JROTC Cadets from Saipan Southern High School Manta Ray Battalion, along with battalions from Kagman High School and Marianas High School, were up bright and early from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. to take the initiative to assist the [...]

Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Richard R Hodgson The General Dwight D. Eisenhower Chapter of the Military Order of World Wars hosted a luncheon meeting on October 11th at the Museum of the Kansas National Guard.         The senior instructors and Cadet commanders of the five local JROTC programs attended and gave updates about the activities of [...]