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Creek Wood High School Army JROTC Tennessee Technology Student Association Leadership Conference
Authored by: CSM (R) Ronald SchlangenPhotos by: Yvonne Schlangen Creek Wood High School Army JROTC competed in this year's Tennessee Technology Student Association (TTSA) Leadership Conference in Chattanooga TN. Creek Wood JROTC students across all 4 LET levels competed in STEM competitions over three days. They worked on their networking and leadership skills and placed in [...]
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Harris County High School Army JROTC Excels at Area 5 Drill Competition
Authored by: Rachel CrumbleyPhotos by: Rachel Crumbley HAMILTON, GA (MARCH 5, 2024) – The Harris County High School Army JROTC Drill Team showcased their remarkable skills at the National Infantry Museum on Saturday, March 2, at the Area 5 Drill Competition. The competition featured 10 events, divided equally between male and female categories, including color guard, unarmed [...]
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Littlerock High School Army JROTC Instructor Won the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award
Authored by: LTC (R) Steve RagelPhotos by: LTC (R) Steve Ragel Sergeant First Class (Ret) Rodney Scott was selected for the 2023 Teacher of the Year program. SFC (R) Scott, the Army Instructor at Littlerock High School JROTC, is well respected and admired not just by students and parents, but also by his co-workers. He has [...]
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Rocky River High School Army JROTC Designation Award as a Purple Star School
Authored by: MSG (R) Michael WrightPhotos by: LTC (R) Tryon W. Eason Rocky River High School, Mint Hill NC Designated as a Purple Star School North Carolina is home to a large population of active duty, guard, reserve, and veteran armed services members, and the state’s public schools reflect that. In 2019, The North Carolina Department [...]
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San Francisco Unified School District Army JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)
Authored by: C/MAJ Li Anne IsulatPhotos by: C/MAJ Li Anne Isulat Dublin, CA - The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Army JROTC recently conducted its Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Camp Parks from February 16th to 18th. This event brought together Cadets from six high schools within the SFUSD Army JROTC Program, providing them with [...]
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Irvington High School Army JROTC Raider Team
Authored by: SFC (R) Harvey L. CraigPhotos by: SFC (R) Harvey L. Craig The Irvington High School Army JROTC Raider team competed against 15 schools representing JROTC programs from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. Irvington H.S. JROTC was the sole Army JROTC program battling programs as far as Illinois, Virginia, Delaware, [...]
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Taylor County High School Army JROTC Attend JROTC Day at the Georgia Capitol
Authored by: LTC (R) John McLeod & Ms. Gwendolyn McLeodPhotos by: LTC (R) John McLeod ATLANTA — Taylor County High School Army JROTC Cadets got a first-hand view of state government in action recently as they participated in the first “Georgia JROTC Day at the Capitol.” The Viking Battalion Cadets departed Butler early in the morning [...]
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Theodore Roosevelt JROTC All Service CyberPatriot Team Dominates the 2024 San Antonio Cyber Cup Competition
Authored by: MAJ (R) Jamelle A. GarnerPhotos by: MAJ (R) Jamelle A. Garner Roosevelt High School’s CyberPatriot Team placed first overall in the 2024 San Antonio Cyber Cup competition and earned the top scoring All Service Team. They are heading to Nationals! The San Antonio Cyber Cup pits CyberPatriot teams from across the area against each [...]
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Olympic Senior High School Army JROTC Raiders Takes First Place In The Lee County Raider Competition
Authored by: LTC (R) Chad ByasPhotos by: C/LTC Braden Vu On Saturday, March 2, 2024, the Olympic High School Army JROTC Raiders Team took first place in the annual Lee County Raider Meet. The Lee County Raider Meet is one of the most anticipated events for our Raider Team. The Raider Team has spent several months [...]
Juarez Lincoln High School Army JROTC Varsity Ladies Powerlifting Team
Authored by: MSG (R) Gonzalo MelendezPhotos by: MSG (R) Gonzalo Melendez Strength in numbers equals success, literally. The Juarez Lincoln High School Varsity Ladies Powerlifting team recently qualified 5 members to compete in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Power Lifting meet to be held in Frisco, Texas on March 16th. This is the [...]
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Irvington High School Army JROTC Former Cadet Serves as a U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guardsman
Authored by: MAJ (R) Crosby T. MunroPhotos by: MAJ (R) Crosby T. Munro and United States Navy Congratulations to former Cadet 1LT Taheed Phillips for being selected to serve in an elite Navy Unit. Taheed Phillips graduated from the Class of 2023 (Irvington HS Army JROTC) on 22 June 2023. Shortly thereafter joined the U.S. Navy. [...]
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Cahokia High School Army JROTC Visits Buffalo Monument in Leavenworth Kansas
Authored by: 1SG (R) Angela Mayo-AikenPhotos by: 1SG (R) Angela Mayo-Aiken Cahokia High School JROTC Cadets toured the Buffalo Soldiers Monument in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on 23 February 2024. The monument is along the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway and is a significant landmark on the base. Cadets had an interactive experience exploring the history of the [...]
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Tafuna High School Army JROTC Cadet Receives Four-Year National Army ROTC Scholarship
Authored by: MAJ (R) Siimoa GaloiaPhoto by: MAJ (R) Siimoa Galoia Tafuna High School's Cadet CPT Loring Faiivae Secures a Bright Future with a Four-Year National Army ROTC Scholarship In an outstanding display of dedication and excellence, Cadet CPT Loring Faiivae of Tafuna High School (THS) in American Samoa has been awarded a prestigious four-year National [...]
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Phoenix Union High School District Army JROTC Remembrance Ceremonies
Authored by: LTC (R) Peter SandbergPhotos by: LTC (R) Peter Sandberg Private First-Class Oscar P. Austin (MOH) Remembrance Ceremonies On Sunday 25 FEB 2024, Phoenix Union High School District JROTC programs participated in the annual United States Marine Corps Private First-Class Oscar P. Austin Remembrance Ceremonies sponsored by the PFC Oscar P. Austin Recognition Committee. Private [...]
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Trevor G Browne High School Army JROTC Color Guard
Authored by: COL (R) Jerry MadisonPhotos by: 1SG (R) Sandra Ruiz On the 28th of February 2024, the Trevor G. Browne High School Army JROTC performed a Color-Guard flag presentation for the Spring Training Series game between the LA Dodgers and Texas Rangers at the Surprise Stadium. The Cadets met the players and performed in front [...]
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South View High School Army JROTC Instructor Receives 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Authored by: SGM (R) Ruby MurrayPhotos by: SGM (R) Ruby Murray SGM (R) Ruby Murray, an instructor from South View High School, received her second Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony during the Community Awards Luncheon by Cumberland Human Relations for her dedication to promoting positive human relations in the community. I [...]
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James A Garfield High School Army JROTC Commemorate George Washington’s Birthday
Authored by: 1SG (R) Raymond L. EasonPhotos by: 1SG (R) Raymond L. Eason Massing of Colors Son of the American Revolution On February 18, 2024, members of the Sons of the American Revolution, Historical Societies, representatives of the Armed Forces, and members of the Garfield High School Army JROTC and other local JROTC units were invited [...]
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Dawson County High School Army JROTC Perform Color Guard at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Authored by: SFC (R) Steven PamplinPhoto by: MAJ (R) Robert Wiley The Dawson County High School JROTC Color Guard from Dawsonville GA. (The hometown of NASCAR Cup Series Champions Bill and Chase Elliott), was selected to perform Color Guard duties for the Feb. 24 - 25 race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton Ga. The [...]
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Olympic Senior High School Army JROTC Annual Blood Drive
Authored by: LTC (R) Chad ByasPhotos by: C/MSG Noel Sauceda CHARLOTTE, NC – On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Olympic High School JROTC Trojan Battalion conducted their annual blood drive. The Trojan Battalion teamed up with the One Blood Donors organization as part of their Service-Learning Project for this school year. One Blood is a non-profit [...]
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Garinger High School Army JROTC Cadet Spotlight
Authored by: C/2LT Aneres HutchinsonPhotos by: C/LTC Deysie Hernandez Wildcat Battalion's Hidden Gem Garinger High School would like to highlight C/1SG Jor-el Kershaw, who is a LET IV. He joined JROTC at West Charlotte High School during his freshman year. His mother encouraged him to enroll in the program to learn new things and acquire leadership [...]
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Decatur High School Army JROTC Junior Achievement Program
Authored by: LTC (R) Jim DuthuPhotos by: C/1LT Amanti Barbee The Red Raider Battalion from Decatur High School Army JROTC participated in the Junior Achievement program at Oak Park Elementary and Eastwood Elementary on 14 February and 21 February, respectively. During this event 38 Cadets provided instruction for 380 students in grades K - 4th grade [...]
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South Hills High School Army JROTC Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl – 2024 National Championship
Authored by: CW4 (R) Lynn TaylorPhotos by: C/MAJ Daniela Ahumada South Hills High School JROTC Leadership Team from Fort Worth, TX advances to the 2024 JROTC Junior Leadership and Academic Bowl National Championship for the fourth consecutive year. Cadets put in many hours of studying and honing their skills as a cohesive team. Leadership Team Captain [...]
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The Academies at South Mountain Army JROTC Cadet Conducts First Solo Flight
Authored by: 1SG (R) Larry BrownPhotos by: 1SG (R) Larry Brown This week C/LTC Ivan Shaw, current Senior and JROTC LET 3 at The Academies at South Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona conducted his first solo flight in a Piper Cherokee. Ivan has successfully completed all the flight requirements as a student in the South Mountain Academies Science, [...]
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Interlachen High School Army JROTC State Robotics Championship
Authored by: C/1LT Charles Parker Photos by: SFC (R) David Wettrich The Interlachen Robotics team ends off their season strong! The Interlachen High School Army JROTC Robotics team competed at the JROTC State Robotics Championship on February 10, 2024, in Lutz, Florida. (Steinbrenner High School JROTC) They competed against 29 JROTC teams and secured the 11th position. [...]
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Wagner High School Army JROTC Program Accreditation Inspection
Authored by: CW3 (R) Michael Goode Photos by: CW3 (R) Michael Goode Wagner High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) was visited by the 5th Brigade JROTC, Cadet Command on the 18th of January 2024. The entire Thunderbird Battalion participated in this event. This was the school’s Tri-Annual JROTC Program Accreditation inspection (JPA). Sergeant First [...]
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JROTC Western Air Rifle Regional
Authored by: Nick Flowers Photos by: Nick Flowers On 9-10 FEB 24 the JROTC Western Regional Air Rifle Competition was held at the Mountain Expo Center in Sandy, UT. This competition, hosted and executed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), facilitated the regional competition that saw 26 Army JROTC teams compete in the Sporter and Precision [...]
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Garinger High School JROTC Military Ball
Authored by: C/CPL Edith Rios-Beltran and C/2LT Aneres HutchinsonPhotos by: C/2LT Aneres Hutchinson On January 26, 2024, The Garinger High School JROTC Wildcat Battalion from participated in the annual Charlotte Mecklenburg School's District JROTC Military Ball at the Oasis Shriners Club. Cadets from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine JROTC programs were all present for [...]
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Waipahu High School Army JROTC National Future Farmers of America
Authored by: SFC (R) Ivan J. AlviraPhotos by: SFC (R) Ivan J. Alvira Cadet Maddison Miyasato from Waipahu High School Army JROTC was recently recognized by the Hawaii State Legislature for her outstanding achievement and much-deserved recognition during the 2023 National FFA Agriscience Fair. While participating in the national competition Ms. Miyasato received many laudable comments [...]
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Waipahu High School Army JROTC Visit the USS Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial
Authored by: SFC (R) Ivan J. AlviraPhotos by: SFC (R) Ivan J. Alvira On February 14 & 15 along with the Academy of Professional and Public Service, Cadets from the Waipahu High School Army JROTC visited the USS Missouri and the USS Arizona Memorial. During their visit Cadets learned about the acts of heroism and the [...]
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Olympic Senior High School Army JROTC Raider Meet
Authored by: LTC (R) Chad ByasPhotos by: C/CPT Dani Argueta TROJAN Battalion JROTC Raider Meet at Olympic High School on February 3, 2024 in Charlotte, NC CHARLOTTE, NC – The Olympic High School Army JROTC Raider Team hosted and competed in the Trojan Battalion Raider Competition on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. The Olympic [...]
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North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Air Rifle Service Championship
Story and Photos by: COL (R) Steven A. Baker Congratulations to the North Brunswick High School Army JROTC Air Rifle teams! The teams competed in the 2024 Air Rifle Service Championship in Anniston, AL, this past weekend. The teams placed 3rd and 6th in the South Region. Team A was led by Valeria Alvarado with a [...]
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JROTC Northern Air Rifle Regional
Authored by: Nick Flowers Photos by: Nick Flowers On 16-17 FEB 24 the JROTC Northern Regional Air Rifle Competition was held at Camp Perry, OH. This competition, hosted and executed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), facilitated the regional competition that saw 32 Army JROTC teams compete in the Sporter and Precision level in both the [...]
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Phoenix Union High School District Army JROTC Military Ball
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Peter Sandberg Over 450 PXU Cadets, JROTC faculty, staff, Administrators, and their guests attended the Phoenix Union Army JROTC Military Ball at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak, on February 3, 2024. The Military Ball King was Cadet Second Lieutenant Pete Aranda and the Queen was Cadet Captain Krystal [...]
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Bettye Davis High School Army JROTC Flag Retirement Ceremony
Authored by: MAJ (R) Daniel Erskine Photos by: Bettye Davis High School Year Book Team Mayor Dave Bronson, Guest Speaker, Reflects on Flag's Importance at Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbird Battalion JROTC Flag Retirement Ceremony In a poignant tribute to the enduring symbol of freedom, Mayor Dave Bronson stood as the guest speaker at the Flag [...]
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West Charlotte High School Army JROTC Blood Drive
Story by: LTC (R) Darryl A. Owens, CSM (R) Alphonso Moten, and SFC (R) Isaac WhitePhotos by: Ms. Kiara Marshall West Charlotte High School JROTC conducted a Blood Drive in conjunction with the West Charlotte High School Health Science department in support of the American Red Cross. The Blood Drive took place on 2 November 2023. [...]
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Ansbach High School Army JROTC Quilt of Valor
Story by: C/PVT Elijah StanleyPhotos by: Mr. McCaskill Ansbach High School Army JROTC Cadets of the 9th JROTC battalion, Chance Duplessie, Kenton Duplessie, Marlin McCaskill, Marga Marzan, and Martin Mundo presented a Quilt of Valor after Sunday Mass at the Katterbach Chapel on December 3rd, 2023. This quilt was presented to Major (Father) Paul Halladay who [...]
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Palisades High School Army JROTC Cadets Earn National Physical Fitness Award
Story by: C/2LT Nicholas GreenPhotos by: C/2LT Ryan Phan Despite cool temperatures, a rigorous training plan, and some anxious nerves C/1LT Trinity Bailey, C/SFC Autumn Wills, and C/PFC Kayla Marin (not pictured), pushed through to earn the National Physical Fitness Award on the Cadet Challenge. C/SFC Willis a PHS Sophomore topped all Cadets with an overall [...]
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Alhambra High School Army JROTC Mass Casualty Exercise
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Jackson MacDonald Alhambra JROTC conducted a Mass Casualty First Aid training event on Friday 26 January 2024 at the Alhambra campus. Cadets put into practice the first aid emergency response actions they were taught during class. They were trained in 1st Aid, CPR, AED use, stopping bleeding, splinting fractures, treating [...]
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Tri-Cities High School Army JROTC Drill and Drone Competition
Story by: SFC (R) Steven CooperPhotos by: CW4 (R) Brian Harris In an unprecedented display of discipline and technology, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Cadets from across Fulton County gathered for a groundbreaking Drone and Drill Competition. The event was held at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Ga. on January 27-2024. It showcased the [...]
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George Jenkins High School Army JROTC Cadet Receives University of Tampa ROTC Scholarship
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Dominick Wilkinson On 03FEB2024, during the 50th Anniversary of the Lisa Pauchey JROTC Drill Meet at the University of Tampa, Major General Antonio Munera and CSM Roy Young presented Cadet Major Tiffany Perrot of George Jenkins High School Army JROTC a 4-year ROTC scholarship to the University of Tampa. Congratulations [...]
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Garinger High School Army JROTC Annual Westside Drill Meet
Story by: C/CPL Edith Rios-BeltranPhotos by: C/2LT Aneres Hutchinson On October 17th, 2023, The Garinger High School "Wildcat Battalion" Drill Team competed in the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology's annual Westside Drill Meet. There was a total of five events at the competition: Armed Platoon, Unarmed Platoon, Armed Squad, Unarmed Squad, and Color Guard. The [...]
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Houghton High School and Trotwood Madison High School Army JROTC Kettering University Aerial Drone Competition
Story and Photos by: COL (R) Dylan Carlson and LTC (R) Odell Graves Army JROTC Cadets from Houghton High School (3rd BDE) and Trotwood Madison High School (7th BDE) competed in the Kettering University Aerial Drone Competition in Flint, MI on 27 JAN. The "Superior Quads" from Houghton were partnered with "RamNation" from Trotwood Madison in the tournament Quarter [...]
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Cheyenne South High School Receives POW/MIA Stadium Chair
Story and Photos by: CW3 (R) James J Ysebaert Cheyenne South High School (NDCC) received a POW/MIA stadium seat through the Veterans Remembrance Memorial, with the help of Gordon “Alf” Parks, and his wife Sally. The chair was a 3-month long project by the JROTC program and was dedicated before a Varsity Basketball game on January [...]
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Howard High School Army JROTC Service Learning Project
Story by: C/2LT Bhumula, ChaitraPhotos by: C/SGT Rajesh, Johanna During the spirited holiday season of 2023, Howard High School Army JROTC Cadets from 4th Brigade participated in a heartwarming service learning project to spread joy among the elderly residents of Lorien Health Services on December 14, 2023. The Cadets were determined to make a difference in [...]
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Central Catholic High School Army JROTC Wins 1st Place at 5th Brigade Drill Championship
Story and Photos by: CPT (R) Dwayne Rhodes Central Catholic High School Army JROTC is heading back to Daytona Beach, Florida for The National Drill Competition with the goal of achieving a remarkable 3-peat of the National Title! The journey to Nationals has been nothing short of extraordinary: The Armed Color Guard secured the prestigious 1st [...]
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Mariner High School Army JROTC State Air Rifle Champion
Story and Photos by: MAJ (R) Bryan F Williams The sport of shooting was showcased at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral for the 2024 Army JROTC State Championship. The state's top 100 air rifle Cadet athletes from all across Florida competed for the opportunity to take home a collection of prestigious medallions and trophies. [...]
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Miami Coral Park SHS Army JROTC Visit from USACC Commander
Story by: SFC (R) Marquez, FrankiePhotos by: O'Bryan, Marian MG Antonio Munera and CSM Roy Young came to visit Coral Park SHS Army JROTC to motivate the great Cadets of Dade County. Very positive visit where the Cadets showcased their drill teams; both armed exhibition and unarmed drill. C/Lt Garcia, Victor showed off his skill in [...]
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Tara High School Army JROTC Cadet Recognized for Academic Success
Story and Photos by: LTC (R) Rafael J. Morrison On 25 January, Tara High School Army JROTC Cadet Major Aria Washington from 6th Brigade was recognized for her academic excellence during a school-wide awards ceremony. Cadet Washington not only has the highest G.P.A. in the school with a 4.28 but she has the highest ACT score [...]
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Alexandria City High School Army JROTC Cadets Attend High School Orientation
Story and Photos by: C/2LT Journey Fisher On January 10 and 11, 2024, Alexandria City High School Army JROTC program selected several Cadets to attend the 8th-grade high school orientation at George Washington and Hammond Middle School. Students had an opportunity to discuss their future class assignments. Cadets shared the stage with other high school programs [...]
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Maryvale High School Army JROTC Cadets Visit Luke Air Force Base
Story and Photos by: MSG (R) Jeffrey Rice Maryvale High School Army JROTC Cadets from 5th Brigade visited Luke Air Force Base, Arizona on 17 January 2024 and were given the opportunity to operate the F-16 aircraft simulator. The F-16 simulator has trained thousands of American pilots over the years to prepare them to fly the [...]
