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Garfield High School Army JROTC 39th Annual Kingdom Day Parade
Story and Photos by: 1SG (Ret) Raymond Eason, SSG(Ret) Terry Buckhannon, and C/2LT Miriana Estrada 39th Annual Kingdom Day Parade On Monday January 15, 2024, the Garfield High School Army JROTC Mighty Bulldawg Battalion Elite Color Guard had the distinct honor of starting off the 39th Annual Kingdom day (theme banner) parade along with the rest [...]
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Arsenal Tech High School Army JROTC Supports 43rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute
Story by: LTC (R) Ryan CorePhotos by: WFYI Indianapolis, IN – January 12, 2023 The Arsenal Tech High School Junior ROTC Color Guard presented the Colors of the United States of America at the 43rd annual tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The ceremony was held on a chilly mid-January morning [...]
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North Brunswick High School Army JROTC North Carolina American Legion Cadet of the Year
Story and Photos by: COL (R) Steven A. Baker Cadet Major Valeria Alvarado was selected as the North Carolina American Legion Cadet of the Year for her outstanding academic and community service record. She is the captain of the defending Army JROTC Air Rifle National Champions, she is the Scorpion Battalion Operations Officer as a LET3, and [...]
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Paxon Senior High School Army JROTC Leaders are Readers
Story by: MAJ (R) Kenneth A. DeVoePhotos by: Lynette Bolton Golden Eagle Battalion Cadets Participate in Leaders are Readers Program The Paxon School for Advanced Studies Golden Eagle Battalion Cadets participated in the Leaders are Readers program at the Biltmore Elementary School of Jacksonville, Florida. The program took place on 25 January 2024. The Cadets joined community [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Hosts 5K Run, Walk, and Wheel
Story by: C/CPL Cabarles, JurisPhotos by: C/SGT Del Rosario, Sofia C/SGT Lenteja, Adriel and C/MAJ Lenteja, Jaedon Tinian Stallion Battalion Hosts 5K Run, Walk, and Wheel On Jan. 13, 2024, Tinian High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade organized a five-kilometer run, walk, or wheel around San Jose Village inviting the community to join in the event. [...]
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Hillcrest High School Army JROTC Cadet Graduation and Commission
Story by: CW4 (R) Christine V. LandersPhotos by: 1SG (R) Johnny Carrasco and CW4 (R) Christine Landers Congratulations to Second Lieutenant Delorv’a Wilson on her graduation and commissioning in the United States Army! She attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, which has a mission to "educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets. Each graduate [...]
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Detroit Public Schools Army JROTC Wreath Across America
Story by: CW3 (R) Dwight M. FieldsPhotos by: C/SSG Darling, Velasquez Cadets from Detroit Public Schools Unite in Reverent Tribute at Wreath Across America In a poignant alliance, students hailing from Western International and Edwin Denby High Schools Army JROTC within the Detroit Public Schools Community District from 7th Brigade united to honor the 31st [...]
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Irvington High School Army JROTC Participated in the Junior Achievement High School Heroes Program
Story by: SFC (R) Harvey L. CraigPhotos by: MAJ (R) Crosby Munro and SFC (R) Harvey L. Craig, MBA Irvington High School Army JROTC Cadets from 2nd Brigade in Irvington, NJ participated in the Junior Achievement High School Heroes program at Chancellor Ave. Elementary School on 21 December 2023. Over 80 Cadets, participated in our [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Trip
Story by: C/SGT Hailey TudorPhotos by: MAJ (R) Madonna Roberts and C/SGT Hailey Tudor Journey of Honor: A Cadet’s Reflection on the Veterans Day Trip to Belgium On Friday, 10 November 2023, forty-two Cadets from the 9th JROTC Battalion, Ansbach Middle High School embarked on an unforgettable Veterans Day trip to Ypres, Belgium. The Veterans Day trip memorialized [...]
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South Pointe High School Army JROTC Service Learning Project
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Arturo Roque A Two-Day JROTC Experience (Service-Learning Project: 5 & 12 DEC 2023) Over the course of two inspiring days, South Pointe High School (SPHS) Phoenix, AZ Cadets took the reins as instructors, imparting their knowledge and experiences with Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) to their younger peers at [...]
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Tafuna High School Army JROTC Toy Drive
Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) Siimoa M.I. Galoia Tafuna High School JROTC Spreads Holiday Cheer with a Successful Toy Drive The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) at Tafuna High School (THS) recently showcased its dedication to community service through an impactful Service Learning Project (SLP). This project, a Toy Drive for Tafuna Elementary School [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Flag Detail
Story by: C/2LT Jazmine FurtonPhotos by: C/CPL Troy Cabarles Stallion Battalion’s Flag Detail Successfully Returns after 7 years The Tinian High School was awash with anticipation as students, faculty, and staff gathered on the school grounds for a historic moment: the first flag ceremony of 2024. But this wasn't just any ordinary flag ceremony—it marked the return [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Competes in PSS Army JROTC 2023 Hawkeye Archery Competition
Story by: C/SGT Del Rosario, Sofia and C/PFC Medicielo, JuliaPhotos by: C/SGT Sofia Del Rosario, and C/1SG Mary Gomez Stallion Battalion Competes in PSS Army JROTC 2023 Hawkeye Archery Competition On December 16, 2023, the Stallion Battalion had an opportunity to fly up to Saipan to participate in this year’s Archery Competition! This competition is new to [...]
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Hobart High School Army JROTC is the Official First-Place Winner of the National Raider Challenge, Challenge Category, Mixed Division
Story by: Cadet Command PAOPhotos by: Blaine Routt Hobart High School (Hobart, Ind.) is the official first-place winner of the Army JROTC National Raider Challenge, Challenge Category, Mixed Division. Due to a judging error during one of the events in November, the incorrect team was awarded the first-place trophy for the Mixed Division of the [...]
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North Hardin High School Army JROTC POW/MIA Table Ceremony
Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Ivin Youngblood On September 15th, 2023, the North Hardin High School Army JROTC Honor Guard Team from 7th Brigade performs the highly requested POW/MIA Table Ceremony for Vine Grove VFW Post # 10281 at the Elizabethtown, KY Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
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Tafuna High school Army JROTC Cadet Triumph at the Pacific Games
Story by: MAJ (R) Siimoa GaloiaPhotos by: Maea Fepulea'i Bronze Ambition: 17-Year-Old Cadet Colonel Fepulea'i's Triumph at the Pacific Games Cadet Colonel Olefa Fepulea'i, a 17-year-old Senior at Tafuna High School and the Army JROTC Task Force Commander, exemplifies the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) mission and core values, particularly Duty and [...]
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Ritenour High School Army JROTC Veteran Memorial Event
Story and Photos by: SFC (R) Tonia Jennings Ritenour High School Army JROTC from 3rd Brigade participated in a memorial event in laying wreaths with Wreaths Across America in St. Louis, MO on 16 Dec 2023. The Cadets laid over 75 Wreaths on Veterans Gravestones at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. This event was an educated service [...]
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William A Hough High School Army JROCT Cadets Partner with Red Cross to Instruct Local Students on Fire Safety
Story by: COL (R) J.G. Howard and 1SG (R) Daryl HayesPhotos by: 1SG (R) Daryl Hayes W. A. Hough Cadets Partner with Red Cross to Instruct Local Students on Fire Safety On December 14 2023, the W.A. Hough Army JROTC Program (Cornelius, NC) partnered with the American Red Cross to educate kindergarten thru second grade [...]
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Meadowdale High School Army JROTC Cadets Attend Naturalization Ceremony
Story Photos by: LTC (R) Claudia Mason The Army JROTC program at Meadowdale Career Technology Center (MCTC) offers Introduction to Global Awareness as an elective course within the program. This course introduces students to world geography, history, and culture. To enhance classroom instruction, students recently attended a Naturalization Ceremony. On 15 November, students attended a Naturalization [...]
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Armwood Senior High School Army JROTC Christmas Parade
Story Photos by: C/CPT Paris Grant The Armwood Senior High School Army JROTC Hawks from 6th Brigade took part in the Annual Christmas Parade as a Battalion this past December 1, 2023. The parade route marched us through the heart of Plant City, Florida where we were welcomed by cheering spectators and smiling faces. Our Cadets [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School Army JROTC Bulls For A Day
Story by: SFC (R) John B. OriolPhotos by: C/LTC Qwentine Luc Miami Northwestern Senior High School Army JROTC Bulls Battalion from 6th Brigade hosted an estimated (800) eight hundred 8th-grade students from (12) twelve area feeder public Middle Schools. The annual event is titled "Bulls For A Day". The students observed a Color Guard, Drill Demonstration, and [...]
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Palisades High School Army JROTC Assists River Gate Elementary in it’s Annual Fall Festival
Story and Photos by: C/2LT Vu Phan CHARLOTTE, NC - Cadets from Palisades High School Army JROTC Puma Battalion assisted in setting up and tearing down River Gate Elementary annual Fall Festival this autumn. During the festival, the Cadets guided cars to the overflow parking lot. They also sold cotton candy and popcorn to the [...]
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McKinley High School Army JROTC Participates in the Pearl Harbor 82nd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Manuel Pulido December 7, 2023, marked the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This year’s commemoration ceremony hosted by the National Park Service, Pacific Historic Parks - USS Arizona, and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command had the theme "Legacy of Hope." The theme highlights our youth and the [...]
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Herbert Hoover High School Army JROTC Drill Meet
Story by: LTC (R) Mark AysonPhotos by: C/CPT Joseline Cruz Sweetwater Invitational Drill Meet Hoover High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade competed in its 3rd year at the Annual Sweetwater All Services Invitational Drill Meet hosted by the Sweetwater Marine Corps JROTC program. Hoover High School continued to place in the top 3 of the Overall [...]
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Deltona High School Army JROTC Color Guard Team
Story and Photos by: CSM (R) Louis A Brown Deltona High School Army JROTC 6th Brigade (Florida) - The Wolves Battalion's Color Guard was invited for a second time to the Orlando Magic Basketball Game on Monday, December 11, 2023. They presented the colors in front of a sold-out crowd before their game against the [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Drill Best of the Best Competition
Story and Photos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion Drill team from 4th Brigade participated at the Atholton which hosted the Best of the Best competition on December 9th. The Howard Lions Battalion drill teams placed first overall at the Best of the Best drill competition hosted by Atholton [...]
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Elyria High School Army JROTC Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony
Story and Photos by: CSM (R) Christopher Lococo Elyria High School Army JROTC Cadets from 7th Brigade were honored to be asked to present the colors for the City of Elyria's Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony. C/1LT Barbee, C/CSM Horn, C/CPL Jimenez, J., and C/CPL Lijana performed the color guard. C/PVT Amiea Jeanty was honored [...]
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Phoenix Union High School District Army JROTC Instructor Honored for 25 Years of Service
Story by: LTC (R) Peter R SandbergPhotos by: Vanessa Herb SFC (R) Joe Hernandez, Phoenix Union High School District JROTC MPS, was recently honored for 25 years of service in the Phoenix Union High School District JROTC program. SFC (R) Joe Hernandez was the Army JROTC Instructor at Central High School from 1998 to 2006 and the [...]
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Vilseck High School Army JROTC Cadet Rasmussen goes to Washington
Story by: SFC (R) Prince YoungPhotos by: Mr. Richard Ritter Cadet Rasmussen, who is the Cadet battalion commander for the Vilseck High School, 18th Army JROTC "Falcon" Battalion from 2nd Brigade has been selected as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program. He and other delegates from around the nation will be spending 1-week in [...]
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Lake Highlands High School Army JROTC Teacher of the Year
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Robert T Gerald LTC (R) ROBERT GERALD-LHHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to LTC (R) Robert Gerald (JROTC) for being chosen as Lake Highlands High School's Teacher of the Year! LTC (RET) Gerald will compete against other RISD Teacher of the Year candidates in the hopes of being named a RISD STARS (Superior [...]
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Ansbach High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Program
Story by: Cadet Abecca AcklesPhotos by: Cadet Hailey Tudor Honoring Heroes: A Recap of a Memorable Veterans Day Program Veterans Day is a cherished occasion that allows us to express gratitude and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the military. This Veterans Day the Ansbach JROTC Cadets put on an outstanding [...]
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Lexington Senior High School Army JROTC Color Guard
Story and Photos by: 1SG (R) Johncarlo Lewis Since the start of the year, The Lexington Senior High School, Jacket Battalion Color Guard proudly Presents our Nation's Colors for The Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC Pro Soccer Team, UNC at Chapel Hill Men’s Basketball Game (Tar Heels), NCAA Women’s Soccer College Championship Cup, and the Charlotte Hornets (NBA). Our [...]
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Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center Army JROTC Week
Story by: LTC (R) Matthew C. PaynePhotos by: John J. Payne Bedford Army JROTC commended in joint proclamation issued by County Board of Supervisors and Town Council The Bedford County Board of Supervisors and the Bedford Town Council issued a joint proclamation declaring Army JROTC week in Bedford and commending the program for its service to the [...]
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Palisades High School Army JROTC Color Guard at the US Naturalization Ceremony
Story by: LTC (R) Richard M LivingstonPhotos by: Cadet Ryan Phan Palisades High School Army JROTC from 4th Brigade conducted Color Guard and provided leadership support with the Daughters of the American Revolution in welcoming over 82 brand-new citizens to the country at the Downtown Mecklenburg County District Courthouse on 17 Nov.
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Garfield Army JROTC MRE Culinary Challenge
Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) John D Jacob Cadets from Garfield Army JROTC from 7th Brigade competed in a Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) culinary competition. Cadets were instructed to use every part of their MRE and combine the ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. The Cadets then collectively had to present their creation (Gordon Ramsey [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Drill Competition
Story by: C/CPL Bashir, MuhammadPhotos by: C/CPL Bashir, Muhammad The Howard High School Army JROTC drill teams from 4th Brigade performed well at the Century Drill Competition on November 18th. Weeks prior to the competition the drill teams held many after-school practices preparing for the competition. The armed team secured first place in inspection and second place [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Parade
Story by: C/SGT Rajesh, JohannaPhotos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial and C/SGT Rajesh, Johanna The Howard High School Army JROTC Lions battalion from 4th Brigade participated in the Veterans Day parade held at Merriweather on November 12th honoring all veterans. On the day of the parade, many Cadets took part in this great opportunity to march in this [...]
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Manua High School Army JROTC Cadet Challenge
Story by: 1SG (R) Kitzingen MoligaPhotos by: C/CPT Lambert Leota Event: On 22nd November 2023, Manu’a High School JROTC executed their internal Cadet Challenge on campus and at Ta’u village. The Segaula task force did not participate in the annual Cadet Challenge competition in Tutuila due to weather and transportation challenges. The task force decided to fulfill [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Raider Competition
Story by: C/2LT Bhumula, ChaitraPhotos by: C/SGT Biak, Tial On October 28, Howard High School hosted its second Raiders competition, showcasing remarkable growth and determination within its teams. Held at Frederick Douglass High School, the event witnessed spirited competition among various schools. The team competed in the 5K, rope bridge, logistics relay, litter carry, and TPFC. Despite [...]
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Manua High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Program
Story by: 1SG (R) Kitzingen MoligaPhotos by: C/Cpt Lambert Leota Event: On 9th November 2023, Manu’a High School Army JROTC from 8th Brigade conducted the Veterans Day Ceremony honoring Manu’a veterans residing locally. Objective: The primary goal is to establish a relationship between the Cadets and local Veterans. This allows the veterans to give the task force supporting [...]
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Olympic High School Army JROTC National Raiders Challenge
Story by: LTC (Ret.) Chad ByasPhotos by: SFC (Ret.) Carl Wilson The Olympic High School Army JROTC Raider Team from 4th Brigade participated in the USACC National Raiders Challenge Championship on November 2-5, 2023, at Fort Knox, KY. The USACC JROTC National Raiders Challenge Championship aims to facilitate a nationwide world-class event for JROTC Raider Challenge teams. [...]
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Alexandria City High School Army JROTC Attends the Annual AUSA Convention
Story by: C/2nd Lieutenant Helwing Ortiz and C/2nd Lieutenant Journey FisherPhotos by: C/Corporal Jonathan Ayele The Alexandria City High School Army JROTC Program from 4th Brigade participated in the Association of the United States Army Conference (AUSA) on Monday, October 9th, 2023. We attended the conference in Washington D.C., donning their Class A Dress Blue uniforms. [...]
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George Washington Carver High School Army JROTC A Day of Learning
Story Photos by: Georgetta Lowe and CW3 (R) Dwight Swindle Dwight Swindle, CW3 (R) JROTC Instructor at G.W. Carver High School, and Georgetta Lowe, Professional School Counselor and Peer Helpers Advisor at Norwood Elementary School came together and planned a Day of Learning through Junior Achievement. Approximately 40 G.W. Carver Cadets introduced materials to Norwood Elementary [...]
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Hopewell High School Army JROTC Raider Meet
Story by: C/1LT Reed Hinson, C/CPT Jacob Lopiano, and C/CPT Blake Hambleton Photos By: C/CPT Lopiano and C/PFC Hambleton JL Mann Drill Meet and Fred T. Foard Raider Meet The Hopewell High School Army JROTC Titan Battalion Drill Team from 4th Brigade, led by C/LTC Bayley Schaefer, traveled to JL Mann High School in Greenville, South [...]
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Muscogee City School District Army JROTC Army Aviation Experience
Story Photos by: LTC (R) Herbert Sanders 12 December 2023 - Lighthouse Brigade JROTC had 26 Cadets from Kendrick, Northside HS, and Shaw High School JROTC programs participate in an Army Aviation experience at Fort Novosel, AL. The aviation experience included a briefing on the High School to Flight School career path and flight orientation rides on [...]
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Hopewell High School Army JROTC Veterans Day Parades
Story Photos by: C/1LT Reed Hinson, C/CPT Jacob Lopiano, and C/2LT Conner Bond Hopewell Titan Battalion participates in the Huntersville and Charlotte Veterans Day Parades On Saturday, November 11th, the 4th Brigade Army JROTC Cadets from Hopewell High School demonstrated their respect for the military men and women who selflessly served their country by participating in [...]
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Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School Army JROTC Veterans Day
Story Photos by: SGM (R) Paulette Nash “Wounded Marine Warrior SGT Vincent Rios and Diamond Hill-Jarvis Army JROTC Cadets Collaborated on Hosting a Veterans Day Celebration in Honor of Teachers and Parents Who Served” On November 9, 2023, JROTC Cadets from 5th Brigade were honored to work with Marine Sergeant Vincent Rios, a 1964 graduate of Diamond [...]
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Joliet West Army JROTC Participate in Veterans Day
Story by: C/CSM Reagan GreenePhotos by: C/CPT DeAngelo Love and C/MAJ Emily McCune On Friday, November 10th, 2023, Cadets of the Joliet West Army JROTC Sabre Guard and Color Guard from 3rd Brigade woke up early on their day off of school to participate in the Troy Middle School Veterans Day Assembly. They arrived at their [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School Army JROTC Former Cadet
Story and Photos by: COL (R) Marc A Garcia Liberty City Miami, FL – Private Jestiny McBride, a former Army JROTC Cadet and 2023 Miami Northwestern Senior High School graduate, didn’t realize she made history this month. That is when the Northwestern "Bull", proved she had what it takes to serve in the U.S. Army Infantry and graduated [...]
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Mariner High School Army JROTC Veterans Appreciation Event
Story Photos by: MAJ (R) Bryan F Williams The Mariner High School program hosts a large-scale Veterans appreciation event every year in their iconic Clock Tower courtyard. This year, over 600 Cadets assembled in company formations with an additional 1,000+ students and teachers to observe the ceremony. The school band played military service songs, a trumpet [...]
