Authored by: LTC (R) Willie Themes
Photos 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 course, the team physical fitness course, the fireman’s carry relay race, and the one rope bridge. The team was led by senior Madison Giddeons. Members of the team are seniors Olivia Gurganus, Oscar Galvan, and Jamiah Johnson. Juniors Carter Brown, Luis Garcia-Maurilio, Gregory Greene, and Mallory Psioda. Sophomore Pasco Horton and Freshman Emma Mckoy. The Raider team is coached by teacher and Army Instructor CSM(R) David Shaw and finished the season with a 7-0 record.

Houston Independent School District: Houston Instructors Win Teacher of the Year Awards

October 1, 2026|Comments Off on Houston Independent School District: Houston Instructors Win Teacher of the Year Awards

Houston-area Army Instructors Micah Ray (Sam Houston High School) and Grandison Porter (Milby High School) were each selected as Campus Teacher of the Year at their respective schools. Written by Instructor Phyl Charity [...]

San Diego Unified School District: JCLC Week Offers Learning, Experience, and Physical Challenges

July 23, 2026|Comments Off on San Diego Unified School District: JCLC Week Offers Learning, Experience, and Physical Challenges

Cadets from the San Diego Unified School District participate in a VEX robotics course during a recent JCLC program at the University of San Diego. Written by Cadets Jocelyn Duran and Saanvi Kowda [...]