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Concordia Lutheran High School Army JROTC VEX Robotics Excellence Award
Authored by: MAJ (R) John SheafferPhotos by: Darla Eigenschink The Concordia Lutheran High School Army JROTC Robo Rangers won their 3rd VEX Robotics Excellence Award National Title in 4 years! The highest award that can be earned at VEX Worlds. The Excellence Award recognizes overall excellence in both the Judged Award and the Performance Award [...]
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Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center Army JROTC Superintendent’s Cup
Authored by: MAJ (R) Micah RayPhotos by: MAJ (R) Micah Ray On April 27, 2024, the 1st Battalion Black Knights of Sam Houston MSTC was awarded the annual Superintendent's Cup for excellence in drill, color guard, physical fitness, and various academic endeavors. This is the second consecutive year the Black Knights have won the award. [...]
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Forest Park Senior High School Army JROTC Visit from Major General Munera
Authored by: C/2LT Schonbek GlazerPhotos by: C/2LT Schonbek Glazer On April 24th, 2024, JROTC Cadets from the Forest Park Senior High School JROTC Program welcomed Major General Munera, the U.S. Army Cadet Command Commanding General and responsible for all of the ROTC Program in the United States (1,700 colleges and 3,390 high schools). Each Cadet [...]
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Sam Rayburn High School Army JROTC Raider Championship
Authored by: SFC (R) James SchneiderPhotos by: SFC (R) James Schneider On Saturday, April 13th, The Sam Rayburn High School Army JROTC Raider Team from Pasadena, Texas, traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to compete in Fifth Brigade’s Inaugural JROTC Raider Championships held at The Camp Henson Training Facility. This austere event began with a 5 [...]
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Union High School Army JROTC Visited the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship and Moore’s Creek National Battlefield
Authored by: C/2LT Elizabeth Rodriguez-LopezPhotos by: C/2LT Elizabeth Rodriguez-Lopez On April 3, 2024, the 85th Army JROTC Battalion took a field trip to visit the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial and Moore’s Creek National Battlefield. This field trip allowed Cadets to learn new things about the history of the ship while it was in use and what occurred on [...]
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Denmark Olar High School Army JROTC Cadets Receives Scholarship
Authored by: MSG (R) Phillip RobinsonPhotos by: MSG (R) Phillip Robinson On the 29th of April 2024, the Southern Scholars Initiative scholarship program awarded Cadets Kenia Wallace and Donte Galloway two $18,000 college scholarships. The two seniors are LET four Cadets and they both will be attending Clemson University in the Fall.
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Pender High School JROTC Mixed Raider Team
Authored by: LTC (R) Willie ThemesPhotos by: LTC (R) Willie Themes Raider Best of the Best Competition in Chesterfield, Virginia, Saturday, April 20, 2024. The competition included teams from NC, SC, VA, WV, MD, DE, and Washington, DC. The Patriot Battalion Raider Team won first place in all events: the 5k team run, the team litter carry obstacle [...]
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Olympic High School Army JROTC Naturalization Ceremony
Authored by: LTC (R) Chad ByasPhotos by: SFC (R) Trenica Gbani Olympic High School Army JROTC Color Guard Team Presented the Colors For A Naturalization Ceremony in Charlotte, NC The Olympic High School Army JROTC Color Guard team presented the colors for a Naturalization Ceremony on April 19, 2024, at the U.S. Western District Courthouse [...]
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Olympic High School Army JROTC Raiders Best of the Best Competition Competition
Authored by: LTC (R) Chad ByasPhotos by: SFC (R) Carl Wilson / Cadet Jason Mancia Olympic High School Army JROTC Wins First Place Overall At The 2024, 4th BDE JROTC Raiders Best of the Best Competition at Pocahontas State Park. CHARLOTTE, NC – The Olympic High School JROTC Raider Team won first place overall in [...]
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Lenape High School Army JROTC Service Learning Project
Authored by: SFC (R) John M. MondelliPhotos by: SFC (R) John M. Mondelli Lenape High School JROTC Presents Junior Achievement Sessions to the Students of Hillside Elementary School. After ten days of intense preparation, seventy Cadets from Lenape High School in Medford, New Jersey completed their Service Learning Project at Hillside Elementary School. The project was the [...]
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Junction City High School Army JROTC Cadet Recognized as Student of the Month
Authored by: LTC (R) Richard R. HodgsonPhotos by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson Junction City High School Army JROTC Cadet SGM Aerianna Cazee was recognized as Student of the Month. Cadet SGM Aerianna Cazee, a LET 2 Cadet, was selected for this honor due to her dedication as a student and Cadet at Junction City High School. She [...]
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North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Change of Command and Awards Ceremony
Authored by: COL (R) Steven BakerPhotos by: COL (R) Steven Baker North Brunswick High School Army JROTC conducted its 23/24 Change of Command and Awards Ceremony on 15 APR 24 with more than 30 awards being presented and more than 200 in attendance. C/LTC Vlaeria Alvarado took command from C/LTC Alannah Mintz.
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East Central High School Army JROTC Raider Team
Authored by: MSG (R) Gary HollinsPhotos by: MSG (R) Gary Hollins The East Central High School Army JROTC Raider team won 2nd place overall at the recent 5th Brigade Northeast Independent School District Championships. The Hornets placed 2nd in PTT (Physical Training Test), 2nd in Cross Country Rescue, 2nd place in the Obstacle Course, and 3rd [...]
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West Creek High School Army JROTC Wins the Rocky Mountain Western Classic Drill Norwich Cup
Authored by: 1SG (R) Darall LuckettPhotos by: Gisele Argueta 5th Brigade Hosted its Annual Rocky Mountain Western Classic Drill Meet on Saturday, April 20, 2024, located in Denver, Colorado. There were a host of schools that competed in this event from all over the country including a couple of schools outside the United States. This [...]
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Mallard Creek High School Army JROTC Annual CMS Award Ceremony
Authored by: C/SFC Bowen and C/CPT RoaPhotos by: C/SFC Bowen and C/CPT Roa Congratulations to the Maverick battalion for being awarded a gold superintendent cup at the CMS Award Ceremony! There efforts this school year have proven to reap great benefits. Congratulations to Cadets Xavier Roa for winning the Scholastic Award, Nathan Benson for winning the Leadership Award, and Harshit Patel for [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Participate in the Bataan Death March Hosted by the Maryland Army National Guard
Authored by: C/2LT Bhumula, Chaitra and C/MSG Nguyen, VivienPhotos by: C/SGT Tail, Biak On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the Howard Lions Battalion Cadets had the honor of participating in the Bataan death march hosted by the Maryland Army National Guard. In this, they partook in various activities including two seven-mile loops, running through the woods, and [...]
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Interlachen Junior-Senior High School Army JROTC Cadets Pay Respect to Robert Jenkins Jr (Medal of Honor Recipient) at Sister Springs Cemetery
Authored by: LTC (R) Korey BrownPhotos by: LTC (R) Korey Brown As family and friends of United States Marine PFC Robert Jenkins, Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient look on, the Interlachen JROTC Cadets spent their Saturday 13 April 2024 conducting much-needed maintenance at Sister Springs Cemetery in Interlachen, Florida. Interlachen native and national hero, PFC Robert [...]
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Pleasant Grove High School Army JROTC Program Accreditation Inspection
Authored by: MSG (R) Derrick HamiltonPhotos by: MSG (R) Derrick Hamilton Pleasant Grove High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) was visited by 6th Brigade JROTC representative, Jerome Gates, of Cadet Command on the 12th of April 2024 for its first JROTC Program Accreditation (JPA) inspection. Also known as Spartans Battalion Leadership Academy (SBLA), the [...]
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Waimea High School Army JROTC Air Riflery State Championships
Authored by: C/CPT Althea CumlatPhotos by: COL (R) Vincent L Freeman JR Waimea High School Army JROTC Air Riflery precision and Sporter team traveled to Honolulu to compete in the Civilian Marksmanship Program 3-position air riflery state championships. The Civilian Marksmanship Program took place at the Sacred Hearts Academy marksmanship range on March 31st, hosted with [...]
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Union High School Army JROTC JPA Inspection
Authored by: C/2LT Elizabeth Rodriguez-LopezPhotos by: C/2LT Elizabeth Rodriguez-Lopez At the start of our Spring semester Cadets of the Union High School 85th Battalion came together to prepare for the JROTC Accreditation Program inspection. The 85th Battalion scored 96.5 out of 100 possible points. Our Battalion was recognized as one of the Top 5 JROTC programs within the Brigade. Cadets were also recognized for outstanding [...]
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West Henderson High School Army JROTC Partners with the Veteran’s Healing Farm
Authored by: C/MAJ Monica Fuentes Photos by: C/MAJ Monica Fuentes As part of their Service Learning Project, the Cadets of West Henderson High School Army JROTC Falcon Battalion in NC assisted the Veteran’s Healing Farm in preparing for the upcoming planting season. The Cadets organized the tool and seed sheds and conducted a general clean-up of the [...]
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Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Army JROTC Donate Clothing to Community Center
Authored by: Brianna RuizPhotos by: LTC (R) Mark Thomas The Army JROTC Cadets of Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences collected over 300 lbs. of donated clothing during February and March 2024. The clothing was donated by students and faculty of the school. The Cadets selected the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Family Center as the recipient of the clothing. [...]
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Waimea High School Army JROTC Menehune Adventure Challenge
Authored by: C/CPT Althea CumlatPhotos by: C/CPT Althea Cumlat The Menehune Adventure Challenge brought young minds from all over the state to compete in a thrilling and exciting event. A total of 20 teams from 9 different schools participated in the challenge, in which they were examined for their physical and mental strengths. The event consisted [...]
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Trotwood Madison High School Army JROTC All Services JROTC Drone National
Authored by: LTC (R) Odell A. GravesPhotos by: LTC (R) Odell A. Graves Congratulations to Trotwood Madison High School Army JROTC Robotics Drone Team 4440A for taking 2nd place in the All Services JROTC Drone Nationals in Batesville, MS. They fought through adversity with equipment and other challenges for two days, but maintained their composure. They fought [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Drill Competition
Authored by: C/2LT Bhumula, ChaitraPhotos by: C/SGT Tial, Biak The regional drill competition held in North Carolina, was a successful experience for Howard High School Army JROTC Cadets. The Cadets won awards in the Inspection, Regulation, and Exhibition categories. Howard High School Army JROTC ended with 2nd place overall and will be going to Nationals in [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Cadet Accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Authored by: C/2LT Sofia Del RosarioPhotos by: C/PFC Medicielo, Julia C/MAJ Jaedon Lenteja got accepted into the prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point. C/MAJ Jaedon Lenteja is the second Cadet this school year to emerge from Tinian High School Army JROTC and get accepted to an Academy Prep School. Throughout his journey, Cadet Major Lenteja [...]
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San Francisco Unified School District Army JROTC Raiders Challenge Competition
Authored by: C/MAJ Li Anne IsulatPhotos by: C/MAJ Li Anne Isulat San Francisco, CA - Cadets from the SFUSD JROTC program gathered at George Washington High School on the 30th of March 2024 for the much anticipated Raider Competition. Designed to promote healthy competition and teamwork within the team and amongst battalions, the event also aimed [...]
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Madison County High School Army JROTC Wins First State Championship
Authored by: 1SG (R) Francisco E. RameyPhotos by: 1SG (R) Francisco E. Ramey “We did it:” JROTC named 2024 state drill champions Madison County High School’s Army JROTC is a relatively new program but is already seeing success with leadership from dedicated instructors and some of the most committed and highly motivated Cadets. In less than [...]
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Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Joint Service JROTC Military Ball
Authored by: MAJ (R) Daniel ErskinePhotos by: MAJ (R) Daniel Erskine A Gala of Excellence - The Joint Service JROTC Military Ball An extraordinary event unfolded on February 23rd, 2024 at ChangePoint Church in Anchorage, Alaska, where the essence of camaraderie and elegance merged seamlessly. South High School proudly hosted a Joint Service JROTC Military Ball, [...]
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Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Competes at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Field Day Competition
Story by: LTC (R) Mark ThomasPhotos by: LTC (R) Mark Thomas Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences Army JROTC Cadets, Charlotte, NC, competed in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Field Day on March 23, 2024, against 20 other CMS JROTC programs. Hawthorne Cadets won 1st Place - Male Tug of War, 2nd Place - Female Tug of War, [...]
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McCluer High School Army JROTC SAI Selected as School and District Teacher of the Year
Story by: LTC (R) Darrell M. GrayPhotos by: LTC (R) Darrell M. Gray LTC (R) Darrell M. Gray was selected as McCluer HS Teacher of the Year (ToY) in FEB 2024, after which he competed among 21 other School-level Teachers of the Year for Ferguson Florissant School District (FFSD) ToY. Both ToY selection processes began with [...]
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Saipan Southern High School Army JROTC Color Guard Assist in the 80 Years Of Peace In The Pacific Proclamation Ceremony
Story by: C/CPT Pangelinan, KianiPhotos by: C/CPT Saluta, Jolash Manta Ray Battalion Color Guard Assist in the 80 Years Of Peace in The Pacific Proclamation Ceremony On March 22, the Manta Ray Battalion Color Guard from Saipan Southern High School Army JROTC supported the 80 Years Of Peace In The Pacific proclamation ceremony held at Aqua [...]
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McCluer High School Army JROTC Cadet Receives Scholarship
Story by: LTC (R) Darrell M. GrayPhotos by: LTC (R) Darrell M. Gray McCluer High School Army JROTC Cadet Battalion Commander, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Rhanita A. Smith from 3rd Brigade was recognized by the Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education as she was offered and accepted an Army ROTC National 3-year ROTC Scholarship that covers tuition [...]
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Cesar Chavez High School Army JROTC Honor Women Veterans
Authored by: CPT (R) Steven R. FifePhotos by: CPT (R) Steven R. Fife On Saturday, 23 March 2024, Cesar Chavez HS JROTC Cadets participated in a Ceremony to honor Women Veterans at the Madison Center for the Arts, Phoenix, Arizona. Honorees include those currently serving and those who served during WW2 in the Women's Army [...]
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Toms River North High School Army JROTC Raider Mentorship and Training Event
Authored by: LTC (R) Javier A. CortezPhotos by: Cadet Patel On 7 March 2024, the SROTC Ranger Team Cadets from Rutgers University visited the Cadets from the JROTC Raider Team from Toms River High School North, to provide training on how to make and cross a one-rope bridge in preparation for the upcoming 2nd BDE Raider [...]
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Lake Placid High School Army JROTC Presented the Colors during the 12 Hours of Sebring International Races
Authored by: 1SG (R) Alix JolicoeurPhotos by: 1SG (R) Alix Jolicoeur On 16 Mar 2024, the Lake Placid High School Army JROTC Dragon battalion color guard presented the colors during the 12 Hours of Sebring International Races at Sebring, FL.
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JROTC Cyber Patriot Championship
Authored by: Nick FlowersPhotos by: Nick Flowers The 16th annual Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) Cyber Patriot was held in Rockville, MD from 16-18 MAR. Two JROTC teams from each branch of service were represented and competed in two days of a very complex and challenging cyber defense competition. This was the culmination of almost [...]
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Theodore Roosevelt High School Army JROTC Drill Teams at Air Force College Drill Meet
Authored by: MAJ (R) Jamelle A GarnerPhotos by: MAJ (R) Jamelle Garner Roosevelt JROTC named Grand Champions at Angelo State University Congratulations to the Roosevelt High School Army JROTC Drill Teams, the Riderettes, and the San Juan Guard competed at Angelo State University and won the Grand Championship Award for their combined efforts in their respective divisions. [...]
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James A Garfield High School Army JROTC Military Ball
Authored by: 1SG (R) Raymond L. EasonPhotos by: 1SG (R) Raymond L. Eason Los Angeles Unified School District Army JROTC 37th Annual All-City JROTC Military Ball On March 9, 2024, the Los Angeles Unified School District resumed its annual JROTC Military Ball at the Hilton Hotel in Long Beach, California. For 37 years, LAUSD’s Annual Military [...]
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Griffin High School Army JROTC Cadets Support Georgia National Guard Deployment
Authored by: LTC (R) Nathaniel Flegler Jr.Photos by: LTC (R) Nathaniel Flegler Jr. GRIFFIN, GA, March 19, 2024 – Cadets from the Griffin High School Army JROTC Bear Battalion lined Hill Street Saturday morning to send-off the 2nd Battalion 121st, Infantry Regiment of the Georgia National Guard. It was a bittersweet morning downtown Griffin, with families [...]
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Alexandria City High School Army JROTC Drill and Raider Teams Heading to Nationals
Authored by: C/CPT FisherPhotos by: C/CPT Fisher After a long, exciting competition at the DC National Guard Armory for the Drill team, Alexandria City High School Army JROTC was able to take the Overall Unarmed award home, qualifying them to compete at the National Competition at Fort Liberty, North Carolina! Even more, the Alexandria City High [...]
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South Hills High School Army JROTC Advances to 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship
Authored by: CW4 (R) Lynn TaylorPhotos by: 1SG (R) Michael Long South Hills High School Army JROTC competed at the Mesquite JROTC Vex Robotics Competition and placed fourth out of thirty teams. The competition helped the team to qualify for the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship to be held in Dallas, TX, April 28-30. This is [...]
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Woodbridge Senior High School Army JROTC in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Authored by: Cadet Ekaterina Balatsenko and LTC (R) Douglas OsbornPhotos by: Jayne Kerns The Army JROTC Viking Battalion of Woodbridge Senior High School participated in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17. Marching approximately three miles, the group of 57 High School JROTC Cadets was led by C/LTC Jada Dean and C/CSM [...]
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North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Military Ball
Authored by: COL (R) Steven A. BakerPhotos by: COL (R) Steven A. Baker On 2 MAR 24, with almost 300 guests and VIPs, including two Mayors and the Leland Town Council, NBHS held its 51st annual Military Ball at the NC Army National Guard Armory in Wilmington, NC.
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North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Participates in the Wilmington St Patrick’s Day Parade
Authored by: COL (R) Steven A. BakerPhotos by: COL (R) Steven A. Baker On 16 MAR 24, the North Brunswick Army JROTC participated in the Wilmington, NC St Patrick's Day Parade held in downtown Wilmington, NC.
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Adairsville High School Army JROTC Male and Female National Champion Raider Teams recognized at the Georgia State Capital
Authored by: 1SG (R) Jerry Queen Photos by: Ben Massey & Kate Lamb The Adairsville High School Army JROTC Male and Female Raider Teams were recognized on the floor of the Georgia House of Representatives on March 4th, 2024. Representative Mitchell Scoggins, HD14, presented the school with House Resolution 1181 commending them on winning multiple national [...]
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Tinian High School Army JROTC Drill Competition
Authored by: C/SSG Santos, GeremyPhotos by: Joselito Lenteja Tinian’s Stallion Battalion Competes In The 2024 CNMI MSU Drill Competition On March 2, 2024, the Tinian High School Army JROTC Stallion Battalion competed in this year’s CNMI MSU Drill Competition in the MHS parking lot on Saipan! Unarmed team performing unarmed regulation. For the first time in [...]
