Story and Photos by: CW4 (R) Tabitha Williams and SGM (R) Frederick Carmicle Somerset High School Army JROTC Bulldog Battalion assisted the community of Somerset in planning the Grand opening of a 10-year project dedicated to Veterans and Gold Star Families. On 16 Sept 2023, 1000hrs, the Bulldog battalion Commander kicked off the event with a wonderful heartfelt message … Read more
Story by: Cadet Braydon TaylorPhoto by: LTC (R) Mark Strehle The Cowboy Battalion Honors Color Guard Presented the Colors for the Boys Town Alumni Week Veteran Observance on 22 July 2023. Five current JROTC Cadets Presented the Colors for 75 Alumni Veterans and their family members. At the ceremony WWII and Cold War Honoree names … Read more
Story by: LTC (R) Lance JacksonPhotos by: Emily Jackson and Bethany Brown On 29 June 2023, four years to the day of his passing, the obstacle course that LTC (Ret) “Tony” Cornelius first planned out with a few select parents and cadets in 2016. The formal dedication ceremony was attended by many former cadets, and … Read more
Story by: Donna HahnPhotos by: Donna Hahn WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 20th, 2023, selected Cadets that participated in JLAB 2023, had the honor of participating in the Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Cadet Rasmussen from Vilseck High School, Cadet Rubalcava from North Side … Read more
Submitted by: SFC (R) Prince YoungPhotos by: SFC (R) Prince Young Cadets of the Vilseck High School 18th JROTC Battalion joined the Tower Barracks Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10692 to honor Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Cadets traveled provided a Color Guard at the local cemetery in Grafenwhor, Germany and travelled 45 minutes … Read more
Submitted by: LTC (R) Richard R. HodgsonPhoto by: LTC (R) Richard R. Hodgson Cadets from Junction City High School in Junction City, Kansas presented the colors and placed wreaths in remembrance of those who have gave the last full measure in service to the nation at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas on Sunday, … Read more
Submitted by: LTC (R) Tim Schiller, 1SG (R) Marlon Rice and Mr. Ronland SilvaPhotos by: LTC (R) Tim Schiller Members of Mililani Army JROTC Color Guard commemorates the observance of this unique Memorial Day Observance in Hale’iwa’ War Memorial, on O’ahu’s North Shore. The memorial was made after WWII for the ultimate sacrifices made by … Read more
Submitted by: LTC (R) Thomas W JohnsonPhotos by: LTC (R) Thomas W Johnson Cheyenne Wyoming Army JROTC Indian Battalion Cadets posted Flags at the Veteran’s cemetery Francis Warren AFB.
Submitted by: LTC (R) Jerry W CheatomPhotos by: LTC (R) Jerry W Cheatom Mr. Fernando C. Aguirre (Cadet Captain) Class of 1943 requested a tour and small celebration with his JROTC Battalion and campus last Friday. Mr. Aguirre participated in a walking tour of his campus and JROTC building. While outside the JROTC building the … Read more
Submitted by Cadet Captain Virgil Lin, Blackhawk Company Executive Officer “I never realized the history behind this unit, it is amazing.” “Inspiring.” “These guys musta kicked butt.” “Sad.” ” I cannot believe one of their soldiers was 4’11” and size 2 shoes – I’m 4’10” and size 6.” These are the reflections of cadets who … Read more