Story and Photos by:  SFC (R) Ivan J. Alvira

In August of 2023, Cadet Sandoval-Talaro and Cadet Corpuz participated for the first time in the Drill Warrior University ODC. The Competition is an Open Drill Competition that includes professional and amateur drillers from throughout the Nation. Our Cadets represented the Royal Hawaiian Guard and Waipahu in this event. We are extremely proud to announce that Cadets Corpuz and Sandoval-Talaro took first place for the tandem event beating out professional drillers from across the Nation. Cadet Corpuz and Sandoval are both Juniors at Waipahu High School and members of the JROTC Drill Team “Marauders Own”. Aloha ʻolua Marauders Aloha ‘olua!

Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

March 24th, 2026|Comments Off on Ansbach Middle High School: Aiming for Excellence

Ansbach Middle High School’s marksmanship team found success at Camp Perry, Ohio, as cadets prepare for this week’s National Air Rifle Championships (photo by Army Instructor Christopher Buchanan) Written by Cadet Schuettpelz The [...]

Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

March 11th, 2026|Comments Off on Daegu Middle High School: A History Lesson On the Korean War

Cadets from Daegu Middle High School in Daegu, South Korea gather around the "Helmet with Holes" exhibit at the Waegwan War Memorial Museum, which collects and displays authentic artifacts from the Korean War. (Photo [...]