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Atholton High School – Raider Battalion Wreathes Across America Story
Writer - SFC (Ret) Gordiano, Juan and C/MSG Law, Reagan Photographer - C/MSG Law Reagan Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization where communities and families gather to distribute and place wreaths on veteran's graves in military cemeteries. This year, our color guard took the role of presenting colors and conducting flag detail during [...]
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Ansbach Middle High School – 9th JROTC Battalion Performs a Veterans Day Program
Writer - C/PVT Emma Gross Photographer - The 9th JROTC Battalion hosted a Veteran’s Day Program at Ansbach Middle High School. This year's theme was one of the seven Army values, “Selfless Service.” The inspiring stories of Army Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe and Navy Surgeon Dr. Nathan Krissoff were shared. The cadets performed [...]
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James Hillhouse High School – Wreaths Across America Convoy Comes to James Hillhouse High School!
Writer & Photographer - SFC (R) Lisa Rodriguez Assembly for Wreaths Across America convoy personnel, veterans, and Hillhouse JROTC cadets, students and faculty. Hillhouse JROTC and the Knights of Columbus combined color guard Hillhouse JROTC cadets performing a flag passing ceremony. On December 10th, James Hillhouse High School was honored to be a stop on [...]
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Woodbridge Senior High School – Wreaths Across America Service Project
Author - c/2LT Lavanya Sood Photographer - x/2LT Jahlynn Wright Cadets honor every service member by rendering a salute after placing the wreath upon their grave. Cadets from the Woodbridge Senior High School Army JROTC participated in Wreaths Across America on 14 December 2024 at the Quantico National Cemetery, VA. With wreaths in hand, Cadets, [...]
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South Atlanta High School – Recognizing the Incredible Talent Within the Hornets Battalion
Writer & Photographer - SFC (R) Marquita Hadley The South Atlanta High School JROTC was entrusted with the task of beautifying the JROTC area. Recognizing the incredible talent within the Hornets Battalion, we identified several exceptionally skilled cadets to lead the effort. Over the course of several weeks, Cadet CPT Neiousecha Graves, Cadet MAJ Daysia [...]
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South Paulding High School – Spartans Spread Holiday Cheer with Hygiene Drive
Writer & Photographer - Major (retired) Robert Newbill Alpha Company of South Paulding High School’s Army Junior ROTC program embraced the holiday spirit by organizing a hygiene drive for those in need. The donated items were presented to Ms. Tara Nichols of the Nichols Center in Douglasville, GA, for distribution. Ms. Nichols also visited two [...]
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North Brunswick High School – Change of Command and Awards Ceremony
Writer - COL Steve Baker Photographer - Coach - 1S George Williams North Brunswick High School wins the 4th BDE Air Rifle Best of the Best Championship for the third year in a row. Miguel Gonzalez was the top overall shooter in the Brigade.
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC Patriot Color Guard Opens Holiday Classic
Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/2LT Zakkary Cole The Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Color Guard presented the colors at the 2nd Annual Denbigh Holiday Track and Field Classic on December 14, 2024 at the prestigious Boo Williams Sports Complex in Hampton, VA. Their precise and professional display [...]
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Meadowale Career Technology Center – Wreaths Across America
Writer & Photographer - Claudia L. Mason Lt/Col (R), (SAI) "Cadets from Meadowdale Career Tech Center Army JROTC participated in Wreaths Across America on 14 December 2024 at the Dayton VA cemetery. There are over 70K veterans buried at this site. Our cadets joined other volunteers in laying over 5K wreaths. Wreaths Across America is a national [...]
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Brackenridge High School – Wrappin’ with Jack
Writer - Photographer - On Tuesday December 10th, the Brackenridge High School JROTC program took 30 highly motivated Cadets to Six Flags - Fiesta Texas to support the 20th Annual Wrappin' with Jack toy drive and gift wrapping event. It was well attended by this extraordinary community in support of Family Services of San Antonio. Brackenridge High School [...]
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Brackenridge High School – UTSA US Air force ROTC Scholarship Presentation
Writer - Photographer - On Tuesday, 19 Nov 2024, 2LT David Roberts visited the Brackenridge High School JROTC program to provide insight on potential United States Air force ROTC scholarships that are available to qualified applicants. 2LT Roberts also discussed career opportunities, travel, benefits, as well as additional scholarships that may be available to eligible students. At [...]
Delsea Regional High School – 25th Annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive
Writer - SAI, LTC(R) Al Flood Photographer - (Photo Credit: Cadet LET 2 Mike Stanton, LET 2 Marc Nagtegaal and LET 3 Nathan Ortiz moving carts full of donated toys, getting ready to bag them up for local families! (Photo Credit: Cadet LET 2 Chloe Valentino selecting a toy at the Toys For Tots warehouse [...]
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Waimea High School – Menehune Cadets Participate in Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony and Parade
Writer - C/CPT Fredy Padamada Photographer - COL (R) Vincent L Freeman Jr. Three cadets from the Waimea High School Army JROTC Battalion participated in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony and Parade in Waikiki, Hawaii on Dec. 7-8, 2024. During this trip, the cadets visited numerous historic locations such as Wheeler Army Airfield, the USS [...]
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Fort Hamilton High School – JROTC Inducted Into The National Society of Blackjacks
Writer - C/ 2LT Athena Mai Photographer - We are proud to announce that on Saturday, November 16th, the Tiger Battalion joined the ranks of JROTC units inducted into the National Society of Black Jack. Our cadets have shown great discipline and loyalty, not only as students but also as Army Junior ROTC cadets. Cadet [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Warrior Battalion Color and Honor Guard Supports Senior Wrestling Meet
Writer - C/CPT Avah Wetherwax Photographer - C/SSG Preston Blake Warrior Battalion Saber Guard team stands at attention (Photo taken by C/SSG Preston Blake) C/SSG Jyllian Russell with the American Guard marches out of the gym (Photo taken by C/SSG Preston Blake) On December 7, the Wiesbaden High School Warrior Battalion proudly opened a DoDEA [...]
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JROTC Cadets Attends Bridge Ribbon Ceremony by Governor of Missouri
Writer - Photographer - MAJ (R) Richard Hopkins JROTC cadets supported a bridge ribbon cutting ceremony attended by the Governor of Missouri, Mike Parson. They did great! He greeted each of them and gave them a challenge coin. Attached are some photos from the event.
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Jefferson County High School – Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement Award Presented by Knox County Mayor
Writer & Photographer - C/Reaghan Chich - BN Public Affairs Officer Knox County Tennessee Mayor Glenn Jacobs presented Cadet Command Sergeant Major Pressley Berger with the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement Medal at the annual JROTC Military Ball on 7 Dec 24. This medal is awarded by the US Army Cadet Command to [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Representatives from the 1st ROTC Brigade Visit WHS
Writer - C/2LT Elizabeth Berg Photographer - C/CPT Avah Wetherwax/C/CPT Avah Wetherwax On November 22, 2024, representatives of the 1st ROTC Brigade visited Wiesbaden High School. During their visit they had a presentation detailing all of the benefits, experiences, and opportunities provided by Junior and Senior Military colleges. Some of these benefits were full tuition [...]
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh High School JROTC Cadets Bring Holiday Cheer to Military Families at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown
Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson & SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/Captain Kymora Robinson Denbigh High School JROTC cadets participated in the annual Holiday Party hosted by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown on December 6, 2024. The event, designed to foster community spirit and provide festive activities for military [...]
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Henry J. Kaiser High School – Raider Domination
Writer - Photographer - From Fontana, California to Yuma, AZ, Raider Team travel to compete in the first ever Devil Dog Challenge held at Yuma Marine Corp Air Station on Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2024. Kaiser’s Mixed Team came in fist in 5 of the 6 events and took home THOR’s hammer as the overall Champion.
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Fort Hamilton High School – Tiger Battalion Color Guard Presented Colors During the Oath of Enlistment Ceremony at Times Square
Writer - Photographer - Cadet Mohammed Alsallom, Cadet Esperanza Rojas, Cadet Ayra Binte Faisal, Cadet Vivian Liu, Cadet Baoyi Chen, Cadet Winnie Lou, Cadet Sofia Martinez, Cadet Mandy Lin, Cadet Lorena Barrera In Times Square, NY, the Tiger Battalion Color Guard presented the National Color during the Oath of Enlistment Ceremony. U.S. SOCOM Commander Gen. Bryan [...]
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Delsea Regional High School – Wreaths of Rembrance
Writer & Photographer - SAI, LTC(R) AI Flood LET 1 Cadet Michael Stanton, LET 3 Cadet Nathan Ortiz (Event Cadet OIC and SLP Facilitator) and LET 1 Cadet Maximus Rodil passing out wreaths to family members. (Photo Credit: SAI) Dec. 7th, 2024 - 17 Cadets from Delsea Regional High School’s Army JROTC Service Learning Project [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Wiesbaden Warriors Support Local Recycle Center for Elf on the Shelf Even
Writer - C/CPT Avah Wetherwax Photographer - C/SSG Preston Blake Cadets Celine and McBride assist kids in selecting gifts (Photo taken by C/SSG Preston Blake) Warrior Battalion Cadets take a group picture in front of Clay Recycling Center (Photo taken by C/SSG Preston Blake) On the 4th of December, 2024, the Wiesbaden High School Warrior [...]
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Woodbridge Senior High School – Cadets Spread Christmas Cheer
Writer - 1SG (Ret.) Daniel Jackson and LTC (Ret.) Douglas Osborn Photographer - LTC (Ret.) Osborn As a community service project, the JROTC Viking Battalion of Woodbridge Senior High School partnered with Prince William County School Social Services and collected Christmas presents for children within the community. Cadets wrapped presents which were then donated to [...]
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Denbigh High School – Denbigh JROTC Cadets Volunteer at Knollwood Elementary Family Literacy Night
Writer - C/CPT Kymora Robinson and SAI, LTC Charles Birdsong Photographer - C/Captain Kymora Robinson Denbigh High School’s JROTC cadets stepped up to serve their community once again, volunteering at Knollwood Elementary School’s Family Literacy Night on Friday, November 22nd, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The event, aimed at promoting family engagement and literacy, [...]
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Howard High School Army – JROTC Cadets Participate in Annual Veterans Day Parade
Writer - C/CPL Mahmoud, Ayesha/ C/2LT Tial, Biak Photographer - C/MAJ Nguyen, Vivien and C/2LT Tial, Biak Howard High School Army JROTC Cadets Participate in Veterans Day Parade 2 Howard High School Army JROTC Cadets Participate in Veterans Day Parade 3 On November 10th, 2024, the Howard High School Army JROTC Lions Battalion proudly participated [...]
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Vashon High School – Veterans Day Luncheon 2024
Writer - SFC (R) Lorenzo P. Harris Photographer - Mr. Gordon L. Bowers On Friday, November 21, Vashon High School’s Army JROTC program celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a luncheon for veterans. The event was a tremendous success, allowing veterans to share their invaluable experiences with our cadets. We had the honor of welcoming 20 [...]
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Palisades High School – JROTC CMS Volleyball Tournament
Writer - C/CPT Little John Photographer - C/CPL Vanarsdale Cadet ready to return a solid serve Cadet embracing a challenging match On September 28th, Palisades High School JROTC cadets demonstrated their athleticism and teamwork at the annual JROTC CMS Volleyball Tournament. Despite facing significant training challenges, they overcame them to field an impressively competitive team. [...]
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Benjamin E. Mays High School – 2024 Coca-Cola Male Coach of the Year
Writer - APS JROTC DAI Office - SGM (RET) James Harris Photographer - MSG Jimerson The Coca-Cola Male Coach of the Year MSG (RET) Dexter Jimerson. His hard work, dedication and commitment has earned him the Male Coach of the Year Honors for 2024 Riflery, representing Benjamin E. Mays High School JROTC.
Howard High School – Army JROTC Color Guard Performs at Veterans Elementary
Writer - C/PVT You, Vincent, C/2LT Tial, Biak Photographer - Howard County Public School System On November 11, cadets from the Howard High Lions Battalion JROTC performed a Color Guard to commemorate Veterans Day at Veterans Elementary. This year, Veterans Elementary was asked if they wanted to participate in the “Annual Salute to Veterans Celebration [...]
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Rocky River High School – Blue Star Mother’s Thanksgiving Event
Writer - MSG (r) Michael Wright Photographer - 1SG (r) William E. Jackson Rocky River High School Honor Guard (L to R Cadet Major Nicole Johnson, Cadet CSM Jacob Obando, Cadet CPT Daniela Gavira, Cadet SGT Sasha Munoz, Cadet CPL Karina Saravia, Cadet CPT Karol Palacios-Bautista, and Cadet 1LT Gia Bui) Blue Star Mothers of [...]
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Tafuna High School – Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Nissi Pula Represents American Samoa at Oceania Rowing Camp 2024
Writer - Photographer - Nissi Pula Nissi Pulse Race Nissi rowing Nissi Pula Medals Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Nissi Pula, a leader and role model within Tafuna High School JROTC, proudly represented American Samoa at the prestigious Oceania Rowing Camp 2024 in Australia. As the 2nd Battalion Commander, Nissi is known for setting the example and [...]
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Tafuna High School – JROTC Aerial Drone Team Soar to New Heights
Writer - MAJ (Ret.) Siimoa Galoia (SAI) Photographer - American Samoa DOE Communications Team Tafuna High School's Army JROTC program has reached a remarkable milestone in STEM education, showcasing innovation and excellence through its Aerial Drone after-school extracurricular activity. On November 12, 2024, the Tafuna High School Aerial Drone Teams, 96799A and 96799B, competed in [...]
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West Charlotte High School – JROTC Tour our Nation’s Capitol
Writer - LTC Darryl A. Owens and C/2LT Alba Coronel Photographer - C/2LT Alba Coronel Rotunda Tour Dr. MLK Jr. Quote Statuary Hall (Billy Graham) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Laying WreathWreath Salute From Nov. 1-4, 2024, scholars from West Charlotte High School's Army JROTC program visited Washington D.C. They explored notable monuments, memorials, and [...]
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Rocky River High School – Blue Star Mother’s Thanksgiving event
Writer - MSG (r) Michael Wright Photographer - 1SG (r) William E. Jackson Rocky River High School Honor Guard (L to R Cadet Major Nicole Johnson, Cadet CSM Jacob Obando, Cadet CPT Daniela Gavira, Cadet SGT Sasha Munoz, Cadet CPL Karina Saravia, Cadet CPT Karol Palacios-Bautista, and Cadet 1LT Gia Bui) Blue Star Mothers of [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Warrior Marksmanship Team Prepares for Winter Season
Writer - C/CPT Avah Wetherwax Photographer - C/CPT Avah Wetherwax & C/CPL Sophia Durant Captains of the Marksmanship team stand with their air rifles (Photo taken by C/CPT Avah Wetherwax) Cadets shoot targets in a kneeling position (Photo taken by C/CPL Sophia Durant) At Wiesbaden High School, the JROTC marksmanship team trains rigorously every week [...]
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Vilseck High School – Honoring Veterans Past and Present
Writer & Photographer - Prince Young Cadets from the 18th JROTC "Falcon" Battalion joined forces with the Vilseck Elementary School Lions to support their Veterans Day Ceremony today. The lions paid respects to veterans in the Vilseck and Grafenwhor communities.
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Vilseck High School – Teamwork Make the Dream Work
Writer & Photographer - Prince Young A little elbow grease and teamwork make the dream work as cadets from the 18th JROTC "Falcon" Battalion along with other organizations in the Rose Barracks community combined forces to support the Bavaria Community Spouses' Club Annual Crown Jewel Bazaar. Cadets have achieved over a combined 340 volunteer hours [...]
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Vilseck High School – JROTC Forging Camaraderie in the East
Writer & Photographer - Prince Young Cadets from the 18th JROTC "Falcon" Battalion teamed up with the Veterans of Foreign Wars European Chapters to travel to Rokyczany in the Czech Republic early Sunday morning. The town is the furthest point that Soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (now known as the 2nd SCR) based in [...]
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Saipan High School – Veteran’s Day Support
Author - C/CPT Villaluz, Sanna Photographer - C/2LT Malabanan, Brit November 11, 2024 - SSHS Manta-Ray Battalion Cadets were up bright and early at 7:30 a.m. in their Class B uniform to assist with the Veterans Day Ceremony. Cadets met up at American Memorial Park. From there, they handed out water bottles and programs to [...]
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Howard High School – JROTC Cadets Received a Visit from the Presidential Department
Author - C/PVT Yoon, Jeremiah Co-Authored by: C/2LT Tial, Biak and Mr. Adam Burstein Photographer - C/2LT Gaitan, Illiana On November 14th, 2024, the Howard High School Lions Battalion was visited by Adam Burstein, a civilian employee in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). Giving a presentation about himself and his job, Adam Burnstein [...]
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Palisades High School – JROTC Drill Team Attends Fort Mill Drill Meet
Writer - C/CPT Jordan Littlejohn Photographer - C/CPL Vu Phan Color Guard competing Squad is poised and ready for inspection The Palisades Puma Battalion Color Guard won 1st place at the Fort Mill Drill Meet, showcasing their teamwork and precision. Their dedication to discipline and unity was evident in their performance. They also achieved 2nd [...]
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Denbigh High School – JROTC Visits the National Museum of the U.S. Army
Writer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson, PAO and LTC Charles Birdsong, SAI Photographer - Cadet Captain Kymora Robinson, PAO Dr. MLK Jr. Quote Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Denbigh High School JROTC Patriot Staff had the honor of visiting the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on Nov. 15, [...]
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Woodbridge High School – Viking Battalion Visits The U.S. Army Center of Military History
Writer - c/1LT Paola Pavon and LTC (Ret) Douglas Osborn Photographer - Mrs. Taylor LET 2 Cadets from Woodbridge Senior High School participated in a Cadet Staff Ride to the US Army Museum at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The cadets demonstrated exceptional teamwork planning their field trip. From the very beginning, they took initiative, conducting research [...]
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Miami Northwestern Senior High (MNWSHS) – JROTC Visits Florida International University (FIU)
Writer - SFC John Brian Oriol, AI & MPS Photographer - Cadet SSG Christopher Obando, Assistant S-6 Cadets and Cadre from MNWSHS and FIU attended the University's Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, participated in a college orientation tour and ROTC scholarship briefing on Nov. 7th, 2024. The event was another outstanding pathway for JROTC students interested in [...]
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James Madison High School – Service Learning Program-Wee Competition
Writer - C/CPT William Vu Photographer - C/CPT Sylph Garcia-Ramirez, C/2LT Aiden Alfaro, and C/PFC Alondra Coba-Avila A group of cadets, from the James Madison High School battalion, volunteered at the small animal rescue in University City, San Diego known as WEE Companions. About twenty cadets showed up and many of them were able to [...]
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Garfield High School East Los Angeles – Veterans Day Ceremony Cinco Puntos
Writer - 1SG Raymond Eason Author - SSG Terry Buckhannon As part of a long-standing tradition, family, and friends of the East Los Angeles community gathered at Cinco Puntos at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month for the Veterans Day Ceremony, the annual event was sponsored by VFW Post 1033 [...]
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Thomas County Central High School – TCCHS Mixed Raider Team Wins Back-to-Back Region Championships
Writer - LTC Kevin D. Ingram Photographer - c/MSG Tybria Staten The Thomas County Central High School Army JROTC Raider (Mixed) Team won back-to-back Georgia Area 2 Region Championships. The Mixed team has only existed for three years and the program is only in its fifth year. The competition was hosted by Crisp County High [...]
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Merritt High School – Merritt Island Finishes 2nd Overall at the 2024 FL State Raider Championships
Writer - Major (Ret) Lonnie S. Spangler Photographer - The Merritt Island High School Mustang Male and Mixed Raider Team competed at the State Raider Competition at the Sand Hills Boy Scout Reservation. The competition included events such as 5K Run, Cross-Country Rescue, Tire Flip, One-Rope Bridge, and Raider Fitness Challenge. The Mustang Males placed [...]
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Wiesbaden High School – Warrior Battalion Annual Dining 2024
Writer - C/2LT Elizabeth Berg Photographer - C/SSG Preston Blake/C/CPT Avah Wetherwax/C/MAJ Brian LeMauk The Wiesbaden Warrior Battalion hosted their annual Dining-in event on November 14 to build camaraderie and strengthen bonds among the companies. Cadets eagerly awaited the event as it provided a unique opportunity for them to interact with cadets outside their own [...]
