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Howard High School – JROTC Supports 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Writer - C/1LT Gaitan-McCastle, Iliana Photographer - HoCoGov On May 28, 2025, Howard High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025. The event was an important milestone for seniors, celebrating their achievements and marking the end of their high school journey. Members of the Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion played [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School – JROTC Tiger BN Marches with Honor and Tribute on Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade
Writer - Cadet Selina Wu + Athena Mai Photographer - S5 Special Projects (cadet JunHui Lin & Kayla Amasendi Collado) With solemn pride, the Tiger Battalion Cadets of Fort Hamilton High School marched in honor, respect, and memory of the fallen heroes of our nation during the annual Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade held on May [...]
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Manchester High School – Laila Seward Receives COL Drisko Scholarship, Heads to Texas A&M SROTC
Writer - Chief Rasulala Photographer - Mrs. Rich, spouse of COL Mark Rich Manchester High School’s Lancer Battalion proudly announces that Cadet Laila Seward has been awarded the prestigious COL Drisko Scholarship. A four-year standout in the JROTC program, Cadet Seward has exemplified the leadership, discipline, and academic excellence that the scholarship honors. Laila’s journey [...]
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Tafuna High School – JROTC Task Force Service Learning Project
Writer - MAJ(R) Siimoa Galoia Photographer - MAJ(R) Siimoa Galoia & ASG Office of Veteran and Military Affairs US Flag (L-R) Cadets Alapi Iakopo, Edward Setu. American Samoa Flag (L-R): Cadets Nissi Pula, Joyce Nunu PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA – In a moving tribute to American Samoa’s fallen service members, the Tafuna High School JROTC [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School – JROTC Hosts Dignified Memorial Day Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes
Writer - COL Marc A. Garcia, Senior Army Instructor Photographer - Cadet Belen Aguilar On May 23, 2025, the Cadets of Miami Northwestern Senior High School (MNWSHS) proudly planned, organized, and executed a solemn and dignified Memorial Day remembrance ceremony, honoring the U.S. military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Cadets took the opportunity [...]
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Pender High School – JROTC Cadets Won 4 Year Scholarship to Attend two Universities
Writer & Photographer - LTC(R) Willie Themes Cadets Carter Brown and Gregory Greene from Pender High School, Burgaw, NC won 4 year and 3 year national scholarships respectively. Carter Brown will take his 4 year scholarship to Louisiana State University and Gregory Greene will take his 3 year scholarship to Liberty University, in Virginia.
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Benjamin E. Mays High School – 2025 Coca-Cola Male Coach of the Year (Two Year In A Row)
Writer - SGM (RET) James A. Harris Photographer - Benjamin E. Mays Staff The picture above shows Coach/MSG (Ret.) Dexter Jimerson of Benjamin E. Mays High School JROTC (Atlanta Public Schools) being named the 2025 Coca-Cola Male Coach of the Year. ? Congratulating ? Coach/MSG (Ret.) Dexter Jimerson of Benjamin E. Mays High School JROTC [...]
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Ritenour High School – The Missouri Chapter of The Daughters Of The American Revolution (DAR) Award
Writer and Photographer - SFC (R) Tonia Jennings Ritenour Sr. Army instructor Sergeant First Class Jennings and Ritenour Student Cadet Captain Royal Kaliyah were both recognized by The Missouri Chapter of The Daughters Of The American Revolution (DAR) Award, Saturday May 10th, Location Greenbriar Hills Country Club, MO. SFC(R) Jennings was presented with a certificate [...]
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Rockledge High School – Rockledge Raiders Finish Amazing Year!
Writer - Cadet Sergeant Anya Camejo Photographer - Major Steven Celeste (Beach Run) “Rockledge Raiders complete 2 Mile Beach Run while carrying 100 pound pipe at Fitness Nationals in Daytona Beach” (Triathlon Medal) “Raider Lamarious Pratt awarded Triathlon Medal in Cocoa Beach” The Rockledge Raider Team completed Fitness Nationals at Daytona Beach this past weekend [...]
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Richardson High School – Richardson High School JROTC Completes Vietnam Wall of Remembrance Service Learning Project
Writer & Photographer - CPT Jamie Lawrence (R) JROTC Cadets with the organization Friends of Texas Vietnam Veterans memorial Honor Guard Rider and Vietnam Veteran walking with the color guard This past Sunday our JROTC Cadets completed their Annual Service-Learning Project. The project isn’t a community service event its different. The Cadets need to identify [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School – Color Guard Presented the Colors at the Start of Fleet Week, Brooklyn New York
Writer - Photographer - The Fort Hamilton High School Army JROTC Color Guard presented the Colors at the start of Fleet Week, Brooklyn New York on May 21, 2025. The annual Salute to Ships took place at Fort Hamilton as visiting vessels made their way into New York Harbor Wednesday morning, marking the start to [...]
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South Grand Prairie High School – South Grand Prairie Cadets meet Congressman at SER National Convention
Writer - C/1SG Kieu LE Photographer - Cadet with Congressman: Courtesy of Congressman Veasey Staff, Color Guard on Stage LTC (RET) Prevatte South Grand Prairie Color Guard Presenting Colors at SER 61st Conference. Cadets from South Grand Prairie High School in Grand Prairie, Texas were set to present the Colors at the opening of the [...]
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Brackenridge High School – JROTC Awards Ceremony
Writer - Major Johnathan B. Ladson Photographer - Cadet Captain Melanie Gamez On Friday, 16 May 2025, Brackenridge High School JROTC hosted its annual JROTC Awards Ceremony. The event had outstanding attendance by Cadets, parents, family, friends, as well as campus & community leaders. The Cadets were recognized for their daily contributions throughout the school [...]
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North Brunswick High School – JROTC Celebrates Organization Day 2025
Writer - Photographer - NBHS JROTC conducted organization day on 2 May 2025. B Co was victorious after more than a dozen events and we also celebrated 1SG George Williams retirement award as well as honoring one of our longtime parent's association volunteers for 30 years of service.
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Tinian Jr./Sr. High School – Tinian JROTC Stallion Battalion Gathers for their 4th Annual Military Dining-In
Writer - C/PFC MercyAnne Christian Photographer - C/PFC MercyAnne Christian, C/CPT Sofia Del Rosario (Public Affairs Officer), C/SFC Juris Cabarles The Stallion Battalion color guard presents the flags. Awarding Ceremony: Marksmanship Team Medals Cadet names:C/CSM Abbygaile OngC/SGT Johndel AlmonteC/SGT Kymani NaborsC/SGT Ken LitulumarC/CPL Abir AliC/PVT Jayden ReyesC/LTC Ysabella PalaciosC/1LT Alicia Teope C/CPT Geremy SantosC/CPT Sofia Del [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Inspiring Greatness: COL Phillips Empowers Brackenridge JROTC Cadets
Writer & Photographer - Major Johnathan B. Ladson On Wednesday, 14 May 2025, COL Lorenzo Ray Phillips visited the Brackenridge High School JROTC program to share insight on techniques that can be used to overcome adversity as you work to achieve greatness. His presentation was focused on several areas, to include OQP – Only Quality [...]
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Ringgold High School – Ringgold Tiger Guard Drill Team Gets Proclamtion At Georgia State Capitol
Writer - SFC Larry Sisemore Photographer - State Photographer The Ringgold Drill Team won several trophies at Nationals to include 2 National Championships and a second place overall. Ringgold's state representative wrote a proclamation and submitted it to the governor to be signed and then read on the house floor during the state meetings. The [...]
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Creekside High School – Rising Leaders: c/1LT Wright and c/MAJ Curlett Earn Top Honors in Fulton County, Cadet of Year Competition
Writer - c/1LT JoseJuan Jimmenez Photographer - CW4 (r) Brian Harris Pictured above: Dr. Terrell Awak, Creekside Principal, with c/1LT Jada Wright and c/MAJ D'Anna Curlett. Creekside High School's JROTC Seminole Battalion has achieved remarkable success in the Fulton County School's Cadet of the Year competition in Fulton County, GA. Out of the 2,100 cadets [...]
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Brackenridge High School JROTC – LTC Colon Commander of the 264th Medical Battalion Adopt a School Agreement
Writer - Major Johnathan B. Ladson Photographer - Mr. Michael R. Ramirez On Wednesday, 30 April 2025, LTC Jamie Colon, Commander of the 264th Medical Battalion, Joint Base San Antonio/Fort Sam Houston officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding – Adopt a School agreement with the Mrs. Mandie Holtsford, the Principal of Brackenridge High School. This [...]
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Saipan Southern High School – SSHS Manta Ray Battalion conducts annual Change of Command Ceremony
Writer - C/1LT. Burgos, Caitlyn Photographer - A change of command is a military tradition that signifies the seamless transition of full authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. Saipan Southern High School’s Manta Ray Battalion conducted its annual change of command and promotion ceremony for the incoming battalion commander on May 9th, [...]
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Grissom High School – Grissom High School Army JROTC CyberPatriot Teams wins Alabama State Championship
Writer - MSG (R) Derrick Hamilton Photographer - CSM (R) Cedric Moore On April 18, 2025, Grissom High School JROTC CyberPatriot Teams (Team Alpha, Team Bravo, and Team Charlie) from Huntsville, Alabama were officially awarded their trophies at Chan Auditorium on the campus of UAH (University of Alabama - Huntsville). All - Service Division Platinum [...]
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Grissom High School – Grissom High School Honor Unit with Distinction
Writer & Photographer - MSG (R) Derrick Hamilton On April 16, 2025, Grissom High School was visited by 6th Brigade JROTC Directorate Mr. Rodney Clark to evaluate the JROTC Program for its JROTC Program Accreditation (JPA). The Tiger Battalion cadets put in a lot of hard work and CSM (R) Cedric Moore and MSG (R) [...]
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Sam Houston MSTC – All Army and All Service Division One Color Guard Champions
Writer - MAJ (Ret) Micah Ray (SAI) Photographer - SFC (Ret) Barry Page Sam Houston MSTC's Armed Color Guard Team won national championship in division one and all Army on Daytona Beach, FL. During the All Army and All Service National Drill Meet, the Sam Houston Black Knights Elite won both All Army and All [...]
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Woodbridge Senior High School – Viking Robotics Makes it to Semi Finals at VEX World Comp
Writer - C/2LT Ethan Gullet, Battalion S6 Photographer - LTC (Ret) Douglas E. Osborn, SAI On May 8-12, 2025, the Viking Battalion Robotics Team in Woodbridge Virginia finished in the top final four teams making to the Semi Finals of the VEX Robotics World Championship 2025 in Dallas Texas. The Team lead by C/1LT Nicholas [...]
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Woodbridge Senior High School – JROTC Viking Battalion Takes Home the Trophy
Writer - Photographer - New Cadet Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major give 100% in the Tug of War competition. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Army JROTC Viking Battalion in Woodbridge Virginia won first place for a second year in a row at South Lakes High School at their annual Sports Day competition. Events included [...]
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Golden Gate High School – Collier County Cadet saves younger brother from flames
Writer - William F.M. Foss MAJ (R), SAI Golden Gate High School Photographer - c/CPT Litzy Sanchez In an act of courage, Cadet Hollins, placed himself in danger to assist his younger brother, whose hair had become in gulfed in flames. While applying knowledge taught in JROTC, Cadet Hollins provided initial medical assistance and assessed [...]
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Broward County JROTC Cadet Submitted for the Medal of Heroism
Writer - COL Jimmy Hall, DAI Broward County Public Schools and LTC Gregory Johnson, SAI Pompano Beach High School Photographer - LTC Gregory Johnson, Senior Army Instructor (SAI) Cadet Christian Boksa, a Senior LET 4 cadet at Pompano Beach High School in Pompano Beach, Florida heroic actions on March 15, 2025 not only highlighted his [...]
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Brackenridge High School JROTC – SAISD Student Film Festival
Writer - Major Johnathan B. Ladson Photographer - SFC Tyrone M. Paige On Wednesday, 7 May 2025 the Brackenridge High School JROTC Color Guard supported the San Antonio Independent School District - Student Film Festival in the BHS Auditorium. This was an event held to honor and recognize the exemplary productions of Student Film Makers [...]
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Marmion High School – JROTC Color Guard and Drill Perform at Daytona Beach, FL
Writer - Mr. Kevin Baer and Mr. Eric Poss Photographer - (C) SGM Alec Poss INSP: Team Commander, (C) SGM Alec Poss (Marmion Academy - Aurora, IL), precedes the inspecting officer at the All-Service National High School Drill Team Championship held in Daytona Beach, FL from 03--04 MAY 2025. The event is a high intensity, [...]
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Lakewood Ranch High School – Completes an Undefeated Orienteering Season
Writer & Photographer - C/LTC Audrey Weeks The year 2024-2025 has been an eventful year for the Lakewood Ranch High School Mustang Battalion as the end the year with a smashing win at States. The win at the State Championship completes an undefeated season for the cadets at Lakewood Ranch. Florida State Orienteering competitions have [...]
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J L Mann Academy – Greenville County Student Awarded The Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement
Writer - Rashmi Janakiraman (Teacher, Greenville County Schools). Edited by LTC (Ret) James V. Davis Photographer - Rashmi Janakiraman (Teacher, Greenville County Schools) Nov 11th, 2024 - J L Mann Academy of Math and Science senior Battalion Commander, 17-year-old Mia Suresh has been conferred the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement on Veterans Day. [...]
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English High School – JROTC Showing Honor Trough a Ceremony on the 2025 League of United Latin American Citizens
Writer - Celeisha Ortiz G Photographer - MSG(R) Tracy Lewis Between Isabella Franco, Lizmarie Abreu, Keyssaris Ruiz, Kirrencia Dilbert and I, Celeisha Ortiz. We were invited to open the ceremony with the Color Guard team. The League of United Latin Americans Citizens exists to recognize young people for their archievements in the Latin Society.
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Clarksville-Montgomery County School System – Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools leaves their mark on the 2025 National Drill and Fitness Championships
Writer - COL (Ret) Vernon Lightner Photographer - James Manning, Aaron Keener, Darall Luckett On May 9-10 2025, three High Schools (West Creek, Kenwood, and Montgomery Central), from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Clarksville Tennessee, competed in the 2025 All-Service National Drill and Fitness Competition held in Daytona Beach, Florida. Each year, the best of [...]
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Harker Heights High School – Taking Aim at a New Archery Tradition
Writer & Photographer - Tod Martin Four Killeen ISD high school Junior ROTC battalions participated in the first local JROTC archery tournament. Harker Heights High School Knights Battalion, led by retired 1st Sgt. Joe Flores, wanted to build the team's morale and continue to grow together as a family. The team, which had already won [...]
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Ana Delia Flores Santana VOC High School – JROTC Program Attends 911 Memorial Ceremony
Writer & Photographer - Patricio Cardona Vega CSM (R), USA The ADFS JROTC program prides itself in conducting memorialization ceremonies every year. The images provided here is the 911 memorial ceremony conducted in September 2024.
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Ana Delia Flores Santana VOC High School – JROTC Supports the American Legion (Legionnaires)
Writer - Photographer - The ADFS JROTC program conducts their community service events every year and the most significant of those events is the support to the American Legion (Legionnaires) of Post #15, Naguabo PR.
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Smyrna High School – Homes For Our Troops
Writer - c/CPT Madeline Wheatley Photographer - CSM Charles Robinson On April 19th, the Bulldog Battalion proudly supported Homes for Our Troops, a privately funded nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. This event marked the kickoff for constructing Army Specialist Will Thomas' customized home, designed to meet him [...]
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Ana Delia Flores Santana VOC High School – (Cariduro) Battalion SY 24-25 JROTC Activities
Writer & Photographer - Patricio Cardona Vega CSM (R) The JROTC program in ADFS is a vital part of our school’s official activities and we are routinely embedded with the Vocational Courses provided here. We facilitate Color Guard support to the indoctrination events of such courses.
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Ana Delia Flores Santana VOC High School – JROTC Attends 2024 National Raider Competition
Writer & Photographer - CSM (R), USA Patricio Cardonavega During the month of November, the Ana Delia Flores Santana VOC HS teamed up with the Antilles Military Academy to attend the 2024 National Raider Competition; the team consisted of fourteen cadets: 9 from the Antilles Military Academy and 5 from the Ana Delia Flores Santana [...]
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Garfield High School – Army JROTC Attends 6th Annual Super Bulldog 5K Run & Health Fair
Writer & Photographer - 1SG (Ret) Raymond Eason Garfield High School hosted the 6th Annual Super Bulldog 5k Run and Health Fair. The event has become a community staple which allocates all donations and funds to assist graduating seniors. This year, Garfield High School’s own Army JROTC cadets participated in and behind the scenes playing [...]
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Fulton County Schools – Military Recognition Day Honors Cadets and Students
Writer - SFC(R)STEVEN E COOPER Photographer - CADET 2LT JAMYLA MARTIN On April 24, 2025, Tri-Cities High School hosted the Fulton County Schools Military Recognition Day in the Viola Turner Theater. The event celebrated cadets and students from across the county who have enlisted in the armed forces, attending a service academy, or participating in [...]
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Lawrence County High School – Cougar Cadets enlist with the U.S. Army Mississippi National Guard
Writer & Photographer - SFC (R) Arturo De La Garza The Lawrence County (Monticello, MS) High School JROTC "Cougar" Battalion made significant history in having five JROTC cadets enlist in the US Army Mississippi National Guard, with Brigade Commander Colonel Christopher W. Cooksey, Commander of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team Dixie Thunder, presiding over [...]
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Broward County Public Schools Army JROTC Cadet Makes History in Florida
Writer - Jimmy E. Hall Photographer - COL Jimmy E. Hall, Coordinator, JROTC and Military Programs/Director Army Instructions (DAI) On April 17, 2025, Cadet Elina Rivera-Pena, a junior at Western High School, made history in Florida as she enlisted in the Florida Army National Guard as an 11B, Infantryman. This significant achievement marks her as [...]
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Waimea High School – JROTC 2025 Service Learning Project
Writer & Photographer - C/CPT Fredy D. Padamada Jr. Each year, the Waimea High School Army JROTC Menehune Battalion takes on a Service Learning Project (SLP) that teaches cadets while also supporting the local community. In past years, cadets have performed campus seating upgrades and beautification, supported a local non-profit farmers market by maintaining the [...]
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Harris County High School – HCHS JROTC Color Guard Opens Symphony on the Sand at Callaway Resort & Gardens
Writer - Michael E. Feret, LTC (R), Field Artillery, Senior Army Instructor, Harris County School District Photographer - Michael E. Feret, LTC (R), Field Artillery, Senior Army Instructor, Harris County School District Pine Mountain, GA — On Saturday, April 26, the Harris County High School Army JROTC Color Guard had the honor of opening the annual Symphony [...]
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Brackenridge High School – JROTC Visits Saint Mary’s University
Writer & Photographer - MAJ Johnathan B. Ladson On Monday, 28 April 2025, 1LT Christopher Joswick, the Recruiting Operations Officer from Saint Mary's University, visited the Brackenridge High School JROTC program to provide insight on potential United States Army ROTC scholarships that are available to qualified applicants. 1LT Joswick also discussed career opportunities, travel, benefits, [...]
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Richmond Public Schools – Career Technical Education Recognition
Writer & Photographer - COL (R) Samuel E. Licorish, Jr. On April 18, 2025, Richmond Public Schools recognized the CTE Senior Army Instructor (SAI) of the Year, LTC (R) Cecil Stinie from Huguenot High School; the CTE Army Instructor (AI) of the Year, MSG Golphinsyas from Richmond High School for the Arts; and the CTE [...]
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Hoover High School – 4th Place at JROTC Archery Western Nationals in Utah
Writer - c/CPT Maria Guerra, Hoover S5 Photographer - LTC Mark Ayson, SAI Hoover High School Army JROTC Archery competed against 42 JROTC Archery teams and finished 4th Place at the Western National Championship in Sandy, Utah. Hoover High School is one of 10 Army JROTC teams from 8th Brigade that competed in Utah. The [...]
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Junction City High School – AJROTC Junction City Cadets Present Colors for Month of the Military Child Celebration
Writer - LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson Photographer - Aeriana Cazee The Junction City High School AJROTC Color Guard presented the colors for Lincoln Elementary School's ceremony recognizing the Month of the Military Child on April 25th. The Month of the Military Child was established in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. There [...]
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Tinian Jr./Sr. High School – Tinian Stallion Battalion Joins 2025 JCLC Hosted by Saipan Southern High School
Writer - C/SFC Juris Cabarles Photographer - C/SFC Juris Cabarles & C/CPT Sofia Del Rosario (Public Affairs Officer) Credit: C/SFC Juris CabarlesCaption: “JCLC Cadet Challenge: V-sit” Credit: C/SFC Juris CabarlesCaption: “SSHS vs KHS Basketball game” Credit: C/CPT Sofia Del Rosario Caption: “C/LTC Ysabella Palacios waiting for the JCLC obstacle course to begin.” Cadets from the Tinian [...]
