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North Brunswick High School – JROTC Conducts the 52nd Annual Military Ball
Writer - Photographer - On Saturday 01 March 2025, the Scorpion Battalion from NBHS conducted its 52nd Annual Military Ball at the NC Army National Guard Armory in Wilmington, NC. 1SG Williams was honored along with all seniors for his pending retirement.
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Palisades High School – Annual CMS Military Ball at the Oasis Shriners Facilty in Charlotte, North Carolina
Writer - c/CPT Jordan Littlejohn Photographer - CW4(R) Travus Heffernan On Friday, January 31st, cadets from the Palisades High School Puma Battalion attended the annual CMS Military Ball at the Oasis Shriners facilty in Charlotte, North Carolina. They enjoyed camaraderie not only with their fellow Battalion cadets but also with peers from across the district. [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Warrior Battalion hosts Military Ball
Writer - C/SGT Trevor Savage Photographer - Point of Contact - (SAI/AI Names): LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring and SGM (Ret) Allen Ashton Cadets and guests dancing to "Party In the USA" by Miley Cyrus. LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring and his wife Mary Ring happily posing for a photo after he was awarded the [...]
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC Patriot Color Guard Honors One City Marathon with Precision and Grit
Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/CPT Siah’Je Simon Newport News, VA – The Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Color Guard proudly presented the colors at the opening ceremony of the Newport News One City Marathon on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Braving the frigid early morning temperatures at Newport [...]
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Lakewood High School – Excitement Builds for Upcoming JROTC Raiders Competition
Writer - C/2LT Julie Abarca Photographer - JROTC Stock Photo The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is set to host the "Lakewood Raider Roundup" Competition on March 1st, 2025, at Lakewood High School. The event, which will feature over 120 high school JROTC Cadets, is designed to test their teamwork, leadership, physical fitness, and [...]
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Irvington High School – A Brief To Remember
Writer - SFC (Ret.) Harvey L. Craig and C/1LT Oluwademilade MaryAnne Seyi-Idowu Photographer - MAJ (Ret.) Crosby Munro On February 26th, 2025, a select few of our JROTC cadets had the honor of hosting Mr. John DiDonato, the Chief of 2nd BDE JROTC, U.S. Army Cadet Command. This event was particularly auspicious because Mr. DiDonato is not [...]
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Junction City High School – Miss USA Speaks to the JROTC Program
Writer - Photographer - On Wednesday, First Lieutenant Alma Cooper spoke to the Junction City High School. First Lt. Cooper, also known as Miss USA, spoke to the students about demanding excellence for themselves. "If you can see me, you can be me," what she told to the students. Here quote implied that there is [...]
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Tafuna High School – Army JROTC Program Makes History with Back-to-Back Championships at Inaugural 8th Brigade Competitions
Writer & Photographer - MAJ Siimoa Galoia The Tafuna High School Army JROTC program in American Samoa has once again proven its commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership by making history at two inaugural 8th Brigade competitions in February 2025. The cadets showcased their skills, teamwork, and determination, securing back-to-back championships in both the VEX [...]
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Denver Public Schools – 1st Annual Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) Certification Course
Writer - Photographer - On 21 February, the Denver JROTC held their first Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) certification course at Abrahm Lincoln High School. Abraham Lincoln High School was chosen as their archery team was the Rocky Mountain JROTC Archery League champions. The course was facilitated by 1SG (R) Paul Mahoney (Operations) and 1SG (R) [...]
Piper High School – A Cadet Embarked on a Meaningful Service Learning Project
Writer - Colonel Jimmy Hall, DAI, Broward County Public Schools Photographer - The cadets of Piper High School in Broward County, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dexter Gammage, recently embarked on a meaningful Service Learning Project to honor Gold Star Families and raise funds for their support. Their journey began with in-depth research [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School – Our Journey to Camp Perry
Writer - Marley G. Shackleton Photographer - MSG(R) Chris Buchanan It all started at 4:30 in the morning on a cold Ansbach morning. Our marksmanship team, sleep deprived and full of nervous energy, was ready to pack our rifles and bags into cars and head to the airport. Once there, we waited a long time [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School – Ansbach Dining In Article
Writer & Photographer - Cdt/MSG Ethan Serna With the bugle call signaling the start of the Dining In, cadets filed into the cafeteria, exchanging greetings and socializing. When the call for seating was given, cadets took their places in their respective squads and battalions. Once everyone was seated, Cadet S-1 Sydney Mendoza led the battalion [...]
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Rocky River High School – Cadet Was Selected by the American Legion Department of North Carolina for the Senior JROTC Cadet of the Year Award
Writer - Photographer - Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Adam Lee was selected by the American Legion Department of North Carolina for the Senior JROTC Cadet of the Year Award.
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South Hills High School – JROTC Leadership Team Advanced to the JROTC Leadership Bowl
Writer - C/1LT Johnatan Flores, C/SFC Loren Guzman, C/CPT Rosa Aguirre, and C/2LT Leo Ahumada Photographer - SAI - CW4 (Ret) Lynn Taylor South Hills High School JROTC Leadership Team from Fort Worth, TX advances to the 2025 JROTC Leadership Bowl National Championship for the fifth consecutive year. Cadets put in many hours of studying [...]
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Marianas High School – VEX V5 Robotics High-Stakes Competition
Writer - C/2LT Gianan, Ronette Photographer - C/2LT Yu, Summer The JROTC cadets from the Dolphin Battalion participated in the VEX V5 Robotics High-Stakes Competition on February 1, 2025, at Liberty Station Conference Center. The event aimed to showcase the skills and innovation of the robotics team, which is an essential part of the program. [...]
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Carrizo Springs High School & Junior High School – Carrizo Springs JROTC Cadets Recruit at the Annual Carrizo Springs Career Fair
Writer - Major (Ret) Monica Martinez, SAI & Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Roland Hernandez, AI Photographer - Major (Ret) Monica Martinez On February 19, 2025 the Carrizo Springs High School JROTC program, situated in Carrizo Springs, Texas, eagerly showcased the benefits of the JROTC program to high school and junior high students at this year's [...]
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Palisades High School – JROTC Orienteering Team Attends Annual JROTC Orienteering Orientation
Writer - c/CPT Littlejohn, Jordan Photographer - c/CPL Phan On February 8th 2025, The Palisades High School JROTC Orienteering Team achieved an impressive 4th place at the annual JROTC Orienteering Competition on February 11, 2023. Competing for the first time, the team navigated a challenging 5.7 km course at McDowell Nature Preserve, successfully locating eleven [...]
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United States Military Academy – Mia’s Appointment to USMA at West Point
Writer - Photographer - We are so happy and proud to share Mia's appointment to USMA at Westpoint with all of you. When we decided to apply for the Magnet Program at J.L. Mann and the New Tech Program, some of our friends thought we were crazy for committing to the long daily drive from [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School – Cadets receive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) boxes to help with Future Education
Writer - Cadet Aron Szegenyak Photographer - Retired SFC David C. Freeland On January 30, 2025, 10 cadets from Fort Hamilton were selected to participate at an event at the Fort Hamilton Army Base. They received a gift from the sponsor, Jackie Nicole Tamacas: boxes of STEAM-related activities ranging from Physics all the way to [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Georgia Military College Presentation
Writer - Photographer - On Wednesday 12 Feb 2025, MAJ (R) Jeremy Scanlon, Deputy Commandant Recruiting, Corps of Cadets at Georgia Military College visited the Brackenridge High School JROTC program to provide insight on potential scholarships that are available to qualified applicants. MAJ Scanlon also discussed career opportunities, travel, benefits, as well as additional scholarships that [...]
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Hopewell High School – Hopewell takes home first place in the annual CMS Orienteering Meet
Writer - c/CPT Reed Hinson Photographer - c/1SG Riera The Hopewell Orienteering Team competed at McDowell Nature Preserve for the annual CMS Orienteering Meet on February 8th. The team aimed to find a list of set points using a map and compass as quickly as possible. The A-team gave an exemplary performance and ended up [...]
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North Brunswick High School – JROTC Attends Air Rifle Service Championship
Writer - Photographer - The JROTC Rifle Team dominated at the JROTC Air Rifle Service Championship in Anniston, Alabama, proving once again why they’re the team to beat! First Team – CHAMPIONS! ? The first team secured an outstanding 1st Place finish, showcasing incredible skill and teamwork with a total score of 4,297! Valeria Alvarado [...]
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James Madison High School – 1st Annual Raider Challenge
Writer - c/LTC William Vu Photographer - c/CPT Sylph Garcia Ramirez, c/1SG Maria Estrada, c/SFC Alondra CobaAvila On January 25th, 2025, James Madison High School Army JROTC hosted their first annual Raiders competition, inviting schools across California. The competition consisted of 20 teams represented by different units across the state, and many units even being [...]
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Woodbridge High School – Viking Battalion Cadets Sign with College Sports Teams
Writer - LTC (RET.) Douglas Osborn and 1SG (RET.) Daniel Jackson Photographer - Ms. Jackie Gunn Three graduating senior JROTC Cadets from the Woodbridge Senior High School Viking Battalion accepted offers and signed with sports teams of their chosen college/university on Thursday, February 4th, 2025. c/CPT Harold Waldera accepted Penn State New Kensington's offer to [...]
JROTC Employee Community Involvement
Writer - Savannah Bird FORT KNOX, KY. — Due to their combined efforts in earning second place in the 2024 National Football League Flag Summit Awards, small market division category, 18 Fort Knox Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Youth Sports and Fitness Program staff received additional recognition from the Fort Knox Garrison [...]
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Roosevelt High School – Competed in West Point Drill Competition in Honolulu, Hawaii
Writer - CW3(R) Johnnie L. Hickson Jr. & (SAI) CW4 Owen Connors Photographer - SSG Matthew Foster & S5 C/SGT Aiko Taskahashi Roosevelt HS Army JROTC competed in the West Point Drill Competition hosted by Kaimuki High School in Honolulu Hawaii. 28 Roosevelt Drill Team Cadets along with 2 Drill Team Managers tested their skills [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School – Fort Hamilton Army Garrison Commander Visits the Tiger Battalion
Writer - Sang Lee Photographer - Cadet Nancy Lian Colonel Misty Cantwell took the time to come and speak about leadership, challenges, and what it is like to serve the nation. To a battalion of all grade levels, her informative speech introduced a career path to some and to others, it inspired a potential pursuit [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Bonham Academy Mentoring
Writer - MAJ Johnathan Ladson Photographer - Ms. Blanca Rojas On Monday, 3 Feb 2025, SFC Tyrone Paige went to Bonham Academy to offer Honor Guard training to the newly created Bonham Academy Honor Guard. Upon completion of the training, this group of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will assume the daily responsibility of [...]
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Bettye Davis East Achorage High School – U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan Presents Bronze Level Legion of Valor to East Anchorage High School Cadet Isabella Iparraguirre
Writer - Major Daniel R. Erskine (Retired) Photographer - Michael Soupkup On October 25, 2024, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan presented the prestigious Bronze Level Legion of Valor for Achievement to Cadet Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Isabella Iparraguirre at Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. This award is the highest distinction within the JROTC and ROTC programs, [...]
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Midtown High School – Cadet Receives Visit from College Football Powerhouse
Writer - Sgt Major (Ret.) Marcus D. Fisher Photographer - Kentrell White is not only a rising Cadet in the Midtown High School JROTC program, but he is also a star athlete on the football team. And 29 January 2025 will be a day he will remember for the rest of his life. On that [...]
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Carrizo Springs High School & Junior High School – Carrizo Springs JROTC Cadets Visit Whispering Springs Nursing Home
Writer - Major (Ret.) Monica Martinez, SAI & Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Major (Ret) Monica Martinez, SAI & Sergeant First Class (Ret) Roland Hernandez Photographer - Major (Ret) Monica Martinez On January 29, 2025 the Carrizo Spring High School JROTC Wildcats Battalion in Carrizo Springs, Texas visited the Whispering Springs Nursing Home, where they engaged [...]
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Tri-Cities High School – Hosts Annual Drone and Drill Competition
Writer - SFC (R) Steven E. Cooper Photographer - SFC(R) Kevin Barr and Chief Harris The annual Drone and Drill Competition at Tri-Cities High School brought fierce competition and incredible displays of skill, drawing schools from across Georgia. Teams traveled from as far as Madison County and Cleveland, Georgia, to participate in this thrilling event [...]
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Central Catholic High School – Central Catholic Corps of Cadets scores 100 on the JROTC Program of Accreditation
Writer - 1SG (Ret) Jose Gonzales Photographer - Bianca Valenzuela On January 23, 2025, the Corps of Cadets at Central Catholic High School JROTC participated in a comprehensive JROTC Program of Accreditation (JPA) Inspection in accordance with Cadet Command Regulation (CCR) 145-8-3, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps: Program for Accreditation, dated 29 Sep 2021. This [...]
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Garfield High School – Cadet Wins Essay Award, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
Writer/Photographer - 1SG(R) Raymond Eason On January 18, 2025, Garfield High School Army JROTC Battalion Commander C/LTC Mai Khuong, presented her award-winning essay, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” to local members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1013 and Post Commander Mr. Tony Zapata. C/LTC Khuong’s essay reading welcomed her parents and garnered [...]
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Mulberry High School – Rifle Team Wins First State Championship in School History
Writer - SFC (Retired) Steven Beck, Army Instructor Photographer - On Jan 18, 2025, 30 schools from across the state of Florida competed in the 6th Bde Florida State Air Rifle Championship. The competition was held at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral, FL. This competition was a 3x20 which required the cadets to [...]
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SpringField Southeast High School – Spartans Battalion Physical Training Day
Writer - Sergeant First Class Ben R. Sutton (Retired) SAI Photographer - Spartans Battalion JROTC/Illinois National Guard Recruiters The Springfield Southeast High School JROTC “Spartans Battalion” participated in a Physical Training Day with the Illinois Army National Guard Recruiters. The Recruiters instructed the cadets on the exercises of the Army Combat Fitness Test. The Cadets [...]
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Marianas High School – Hustle N’ Tussle 6th Annual Extreme Raider Competition
Writer - C/2LT Batinggal, Daniella Photographer - C/CPT Mendoza, Chiaralei The JROTC cadets from the Dolphin Battalion participated in the 6th Annual Extreme Raider Competition (ERC), Hustle N’ Tussle, held at Marianas High School on January 11, 2025. Raiders provide cadets with the experience of intense training for a challenging and exciting competition. It places [...]
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Denbigh High School – Former Patriot Battalion Commander Mohamed Elsafty Inspires Denbigh High School Students
Writer - Cadet CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Mohamed Elsafty, a former Patriot Battalion Commander and current member of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, returned to Denbigh High School to share his experiences and insights with students interested in pursuing [...]
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Lenape Regional High School – Indian Battalion Takes Part in March for Martin
Writer & Photographer - CW2 Richard D. Kovats SAI The cadets of the Indian Battalion proudly showed their support of equality during the “March for Martin” parade through the Hallways of Lenape High School. This annual event honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as students march through the corridors while his I iconic “I have [...]
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Palisades High School – JROTC Veteran’s Day Parade
Writer - Photographer - On November 9, 2024, the JROTC Puma Battalion proudly marched through Uptown Charlotte in the annual Veterans Day Parade, showcasing their respect and admiration for veterans. Led by each unit’s Color Guard and Staff, the cadets displayed impeccable discipline and unity, symbolizing the values of duty and honor instilled by the [...]
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Denbigh High School – JROTC Patriot Battalion Explores the National Museum of African American History & Culture
Writer - Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Battalion embarked on an inspiring journey to the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. This enriching experience allowed cadets to dive deep into the legacy, contributions, struggles, and triumphs of [...]
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Arsenal Tech High School – Adventure Trailer
Writer & Photographer - LTC (Ret) Ryan Core Indianapolis, IN – Junior ROTC cadets at Arsenal Tech High School were treated to an action-packed experience when U.S. Army recruiters visited their school, bringing along the Army Recruiting Command's cutting-edge Adventure Trailer. Over the course of two days, more than 60 students cycled through the immersive [...]
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Mallard Creek High School – JROTC Cadets Were Inducted Into the 4.0 and Above Club
Writer & Photographer - C/2LT Jayda Bowen We recently, at the beginning of this school year, inducted 5 new Cadets into the 4.0 and above club. This club is an honor club only offered in the Maverick Battalion. Cadets who receive a 4.0 or above GPA and maintain that for 3 or more semesters gets [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion Honor 4×4 Cadets with Mid-year Awards Ceremony
Writer - C/2LT Elizabeth Berg Photographer - C/CPT Avah Wetherwax, C/Anna-Victoria Westcott On January 14, the Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion held a mid-year award ceremony for our 4x4 cadets. In previous years, the battalion only held one ceremony at the end of the school year. However, SAI LTC John Ring felt it was unfair to the [...]
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Ansbach Middle School – Ansbach Veterans Day Trip to France and Belgium
Writer & Photographer - Cdt/MSG Ethan Serna On the first day of the 9th JROTC’s Veterans Day trip cadets visited the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France. Spoken to by Steven Monroe, the superintendent, the cadets learned more about the Somme and the lives of those who sacrificed their lives in World War I. Cadets [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Project Shoes
Writer & Photographer - Jonathon B. Ladson On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the American Legion, a strong supporter of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program across the country, in support of one of its pillar programs, Children and Youth, Fred Brock Post No. 828, in partnership with H-E-B Operation Appreciation, and with cooperation [...]
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Greenville High School – Two High School Graduates Joined the U.S. Army National Guard
Writer & Photographer - Colonel (Ret.) Alan Hester On Sept. 5, two recent graduates of Greenville High School, Mya Robinson and Kendall Bowen, completed their Basic Training and officially became soldiers in the U.S. Army National Guard. Not only did these two complete their 12-week course of Basic Training, held at Fort Jackson, S.C., successfully, [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High School – Hosted Army’s Aviation Adventure Semi-Truck
Writer – COL Marc A. Garcia, SAIPhotographers – Cadet Brianna Johnson, Cadet Kvonne Jackson and Cadet Lian Puerto Miami Northwestern Senior High School (MNWSHS) JROTC has been integrating STEM, leadership, drill, raider and hands-on learning into its LET programs with the goal of perfectly aligning aviation and soon drones with the newly modernized JROTC curricula. [...]
