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 wreath at the hallowed Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This prestigious opportunity came as a result of her participation in Jobs for Tennessee Graduates, a program dedicated to helping students develop professional skills and achieve their career goals. Mallerie submitted an essay that stood out among more than 100 applications, demonstrating not only her writing ability but also her deep understanding of service, sacrifice,

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

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 Cadets Ayesha Mahmoud and Iliana Gaitan-McCastle On Dec. 6, the Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion pridefully competed at the drill competition held at Atholton High School. The Lions Battalion came ready to show off their exceptional drill skills. The Drill team competed against many different schools in events such as regulation, exhibition, inspection, and color guard, with both unarmed and armed divi

Howard High School: Cadets win first at regulation drill competition

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 outside of Army JROTC. The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and West Point Summer Leadership Experience are both week-long programs to teach leadership skills, citizenship, team building, and more. Lange is currently a senior at Ansbach Middle High School, a three-season athlete, honor roll student, and president of the local National Honor Society. Last year, she was the 9th JROTC Battalion Commander. W

Ansbach High School: Cadet embraces leadership opportunities

Cadets pose with members of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. (Photo by Leonardo Ramos, Army Instructor) Written by Javier Cortez, Senior Army Instructor The Mercer County Technical Schools Army JROTC STEM Academy, a newly established program in September 2025, proudly marked a historic milestone.  On Dec. 9, the Cadets were honored to participate in the start-of-observance ceremony for this year’s National Wreaths Across America, held at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. This distinguished event was made possible through a partnership with Wreaths Across America, the New Jersey State Society of the Daughters

Mercer County Technical School: Cadets participate in Wreaths Across America ceremony

Army JROTC Cadets sing holiday songs for residents at Lorien Nursing Home. (Photo by Cadet Iliana Gaitan-McCastle) Written by Cadet Iliana Gaitan-McCastle On Dec. 4, the Howard High School JROTC program visited Lorien Nursing Home as part of its annual Service Learning Project, bringing warmth, music, and connection to the residents. Each company prepared handcrafted gifts to distribute, creating items that were both personal and meaningful to help brighten the holiday season. Cadets expressed pride in their work and the opportunity to give back. “I had fun getting to put together a craft and performance with my company and getting to [...]

Howard High School: Cadets bring holiday spirit to nursing home

Army JROTC Cadets from Ansbach High School visit the Luxembourg American Cemetery. (Photo by Cadet Minka Larson) Written by Cadet Ella Peavler & Cadet Marley Shackleton This year, for our annual Veterans Day trip, we traveled to Bastogne, Belgium, one of the most significant locations of World War II. The Battle of the Bulge, which was the main focus of our visit, played a crucial role in the Allied victory. On our first day we explored a museum filled with real tanks and wartime equipment, giving us a glimpse into the daily challenges faced by soldiers who fought bravely for freedom. [...]

Ansbach High School: 2025 Veterans Day Trip

Bayshore High School’s Male Raider team competes in the Florida State Raider Competition Written by Brooks Fisher, Army Instructor On Nov. 15, the United States Army Cadet Command 6th Brigade held the JROTC Florida State Raider Competition. Bayshore High School’s Male and Female Raider Teams qualified at the Area 5 Raider Competition on Nov. 1, earning the right to represent Manatee County at the Florida State Raider Competition held at Sandhill Scout Reservation in Brooksville, Florida. The Male Team, led by Team Captain Cadet Abniel Martinez and Co-Captain Cadet Hugo Hernandez, ended the season with the year’s most prized title, state

Bayshore High School: Raiders make Florida history with two state titles

Army JROTC Cadets pose with retired 1st Sgt. Leggio J. Sassi, a French WWII veteran. (Photo by Juan Gordiano, Army Instructor) Written by Cadet Reagan Law On Nov. 28, the Atholton High School JROTC Color Guard presented American and French flags in honor of retired 1st Sgt. Leggio J. Sassi. He served in the 44th Armored Infantry Battalion and was in the 6th Armored Division. He was awarded the highest French medal of honor, Ordre National De La Legion D’honneur. Despite the march of time, the award is still the highest distinction that can be bestowed upon a person who has [...]

Atholton High School: JROTC honors WWII veteran at French Legion of Honor ceremony

The South Grand Prairie JROTC VEX Robotics teams pose with their award-winning robots. (Photo by Keenan Childs) Written by Darren Williams, Army Instructor South Grand Prairie High School’s Warrior Battalion JROTC VEX Robotics Team has reached a remarkable milestone, earning statewide and national recognition for their exceptional performance. In this week’s JROTC VEX Live Remote Skills Competition on Nov. 18, South Grand Prairie delivered a clean sweep in regional rankings…claiming first, second, and third place among all participating teams. “Achieving first, second, and third place in our very first VEX Robotics competition shows tha

South Grand Prairie High School: JROTC Taking It To The Next Level - VEX Robotics Style

Bogalusa Cadets huddle as a team before competing in the Louisiana State Raider Competition. (Photo by Amber Marinovic) Written by Rashann D. Harris, Senior Army Instructor The Bogalusa High School Lumberjack JROTC Raider Team delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Louisiana State Raider Competition earning the title of State Champions in the Army Division against 12 other schools. They also earned the title of Northshore District Champions on October 8th and brought home Iron Mike. “Our cadets trained for months, and they showed heart in every event,” said retired 1st Sgt. Jack Rogers, Army Instructor and Raider Coach. “Raider isn’t

Bogalusa High School: Cadets emerge as state champions at 4th Annual Louisiana State Raider Competition