Author: LTC (Ret.) Javier A. Cortez

Photographer: Ms. Sarah Toomey and LTC (Ret.) Javier A. Cortez

On September 28, 2024, cadets participated in the New Jersey Run for the Fallen, honoring the memory of USMC Major James M. Weis of Toms River, who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan on July 22, 2010. This event dedicates each mile to a New Jersey hero, including Major Weis, with ceremonial stops at Hero Markers to pay respect to their families, friends, and comrades, ultimately creating a 255+ mile Memorial trail across New Jersey.

Creek Wood High School: Cadet honors Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Cadet Mallerie Goulding (Photo by Jodi Orman) Written by Ronald Schlangen Cadet Mallerie Goulding of the Red Hawk Battalion recently experienced one of the nation's most profound honors when she was selected to lay a [...]

Howard High School: Cadets win first at regulation drill competition

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Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion celebrates their success at the Dec. 6 Atholton Drill Competition with an impressive display of teamwork and precision. (Photo by Cadets Iliana Gaitan-McCastle and Biak Tial) Written by [...]

Ansbach High School: Cadet embraces leadership opportunities

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Cadet Kennedy Lange (Photo by Madonna Roberts, Senior Army Instructor) Written by Cadet Marley Shackleton Cadet Kennedy Lange, an Army JROTC Cadet from Ansbach High School, received the distinct honor of attending two leadership programs [...]