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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Army JROTC Cadet Kiera Coleman presents a certificate of appreciation to a veteran. (Photo by Cadet Keymah J. Clarke) Written by Francisco Gonzalez, Senior Army Instructor On Nov. 11, the Northumberland High School JROTC program demonstrated the foundational values of duty and honor by visiting two Commonwealth Senior Living locations to pay tribute to resident [...]

Overhills High School Resource Officer, Deputy Murphy and Cadet Nina Landolfi, present a wreath at a ceremonial lowering of the flag to half-staff. (Photo by Cadet Kailynn Zenj-Ra) Written by Cadet Kailynn Zenj-Ra On Sept. 11, Overhills High School JROTC, Spring Lake, North Carolina, held a moving and respectful ceremony to honor the [...]

A Cadet presents a drill rifle to an incoming freshman during Denbigh High School's freshman orientation. (Photo by Cadet Janiyah Toye) Written by Cadet Janiyah Toye Denbigh High School’s Army JROTC Patriot Battalion proudly kicked off the 2025–2026 school year by serving during the school’s annual freshman orientation. Cadets demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and [...]

On Memorial Day, the cadets of Winters Mill High School’s Army JROTC Falcon Battalion proudly participated in the annual Westminster Memorial Day Parade, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. Their presence brought discipline, pride, and a sense of solemn respect to this meaningful community event in WESTMINSTER, MD on May 26, 2025.

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 confidence, leadership, and teamwork.

Denbigh JROTC Honors 2025 Graduates at Commencement Ceremony Writers: Cadet 2LT Janiyah Toye & LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer: Cadet CPT Kymora Robinson On Sunday, June 8, 2025, cadets from Denbigh High School JROTC played a distinguished role in the school’s graduation ceremony at the Hampton Coliseum, embodying pride, discipline, and service throughout the milestone [...]

Writer - Cadet CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - Cadet CPT Kymora Robinson Newport News, VA — The Denbigh High School Army JROTC “Patriot Battalion” hosted its annual Awards Night, an evening of honor, recognition, and tradition. Held in the school auditorium, the event celebrated the Cadets’ accomplishments, leadership, and growth [...]