Story by: Marcia RichardsonPhotos by: Marcia Richardson On 17th March, JROTC Cadets were honored at American Senior High School at the annual award ceremony for leadership, academics, citizenship, and community service.
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Jerry QueenPhoto by: 1SG (R) Jerry Queen C/LTC Parker Czyz of Adairsville High School JROTC was recently accepted into the United States Military Academy West Point. Parker is an incredible young man that is dedicated, hardworking and passionate about every goal he sets for himself. Parker has been a four-year member … Read more
Submitted by: 1SG (R) Randall WalkerPhoto by: LTC (R) Terry Hoyt Jamarion Hobbs, a hardworking and intelligent young man, has recently been accepted to West Point Prep. This is a remarkable feat for him and it is worth celebrating. West Point Prep is known for its rigorous academic programs and exceptional training for cadets. The … Read more
Submitted by: LTC (R) Kerrye GlassPhoto by: LTC (R) Kerrye Glass The Guardian mission is to transport local Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifice. The Guardians were established on September 25th, 2013, to bring this program to the Collier and Lee County areas in Southwest Florida. Six … Read more
Submitted by: CSM (Ret.) Nathaniel J. Bartee Sr. Columbia High School “Eagle Battalion” Continue to be “Be Humble, Be Honest, Showing Dignity and Respect to Everyone and Always Encourages each Cadet to be their best!” The Eagle Battalion conducted it’s 16th Annual Awards Day Ceremony on Friday, 21 April 2023. The program’s Mistress of Ceremony … Read more
Written by: COL (Ret.) Jimmy E. Hall The Monarch High School JROTC Program attended Fleet Week on Monday, April 24. Fleet Week is a United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard tradition in which active military ships recently deployed in overseas operations dock in a variety of major cities for one … Read more
Written by: COL(R) Diane Richie, Senior Army Instructor HUNTSVILLE, AL — On March 30, 2023, the Battalion Commander for the Lee/New Century Technology General Battalion, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel(C/LTC) Philip Altman was presented the Legion of Valor with Bronze Cross by Lieutenant General (LTG) Christopher Mohan, the Deputy Commanding General for the Army Materiel Command (AMC) for … Read more
Written by: CW4 (Ret.) Brian Harris FULTON COUNTY, GA — On March 31st, 2023 Creekside High School JROTC Cadet Sergeant First Class JaSaun Ransom won the first ever Fulton County, Georgia LET 1 Cadet of the Year competition. Rising above nearly 1,000 other students, Ransom demonstrated unwavering dedication and determination throughout the demanding event, which … Read more
Story by: SFC (Ret.) Larry Sisemore ATLANTA, GA — The Ringgold Color Guard was the first all-female color guard to present colors at Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. They presented for the MLS Atlanta United Soccer team. The team was also recognized on the nightly new cast in Chattanooga for this accomplishment. The girls were also allowed to stand … Read more
Written by: LTC (Ret.) Nathaniel Flegler Jr. GRIFFIN, GA — Over the past several weeks, cadets from the Griffin High School JROTC Program have provided over twelve volunteer hours of manual labor to assist the Griffin Area Habitat for Humanity (GAHFH). Those hours were spent working on an affordable house that would later be given … Read more