Written by: MSG (Ret.) Eric Meister Last Friday, the Northeast JROTC program had the honor of presenting the colors on military appreciation night for the Buffalo Sabres hockey, NHL hockey team. I am very proud of these kids. Presenting the colors is pretty easy. However, navigating all the events and professional players can be difficult. … Read more
Written by: C/CPT Lennon Spakousky and LTC (Ret) Jon A. Ring CHECKPOINT ALPHA, HESSEN, GERMANY — The Wiesbaden High School Warrior Battalion traveled to Point Alpha near Fulda, Germany to participate in the annual commemoration of the “Last Patrol” conducted as the Cold War wrapped up 33 years ago. Five Warrior Battalion cadets performed the … Read more
Written by: Cadet CPT Lennon Spakousky WIESBADEN, GERMANY — It is tradition in the American Armed Forces to celebrate those who serve through the Military Ball. This is an annual event in which civilians can glimpse into the life of those who serve our country. The Warrior Battalion wants to emulate this tradition which is … Read more
Written by: MAJ (Ret.) Madonna Roberts ANSBACH, GERMANY — Two Ansbach cadets took home prizes in the American Legion Post 1982 Oratorical Contest on February 22, 2023. The post oratorical director and JROTC instructor, MSG (Ret) Christopher Buchanan, encourages cadets to compete. Cdt/SFC Laysha Bobbitt took 2nd place ($300) and Cdt/1LT Kennedy Lange took 1st … Read more
Submitted by: MSG (Ret.) Eric Meister It was another fabulous outing for Northeast High School Army JROTC. It was such a privilege to watch our all-female team representing Northeast High for the Celtics Women’s History Month! “The Celtics Game was one for the books and I would love to thank the Staff and all who … Read more
Story by: MAJ (Ret.) Sang Lee BROOKLYN, NY — On February 11th 2023, the Tiger Battalion Fort Hamilton hosted the first all Army JROTC robotics event at Fort Hamilton High School. Nine different schools competed in the 2023 SPIN-UP VEX qualifier. The Fort Hamilton High School Tiger Battalion programed, planned, organized, set up, and executed the first … Read more
Submitted by: MSG (R) Eric A. Meister BUFFALO, NY — MSG (Ret.) Eric A. Meister shares a photo of the Northeast High School Army JROTC Color Guard with Billy Buffalo, the mascot for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills! Northeast High School Army JROTC posted the colors at the NFL Playoff Game with the Buffalo Bills Vs … Read more
Story and photos by: LTC (Ret.) Richard Wasserman BELLEVILLE, NJ — In Army JROTC, cadets are in involved in many community service events during the course of the school year. Belleville High School, in Belleville, New Jersey, is a brand-new Cadet NDCC Battalion and they are starting off on the right foot by getting involved … Read more
Story and photos by: SFC (Ret.) John Mondelli Pemberton, NJ — The Pemberton High School Army JROTC Hornet Battalion Drill Team takes 1ST Place at the Delsea Winter Classic! Congratulations to the Hornet Battalion Drill Team from Pemberton, New Jersey who were back in action this Saturday at the Delsea Regional Drill Team Competition. Eighteen Army … Read more
Written by: Cdt/SGT Antonio Duran-Stanton For the first time since the pandemic, the 9th JROTC battalion organized a Veterans Day Program; an hour of school seminar was dedicated to honoring Ansbach’s veterans. Narrated by Cdt/1SG Kenton Duplessie, the program started off with the posting of the colors,and playing of the National Anthem. The colors were … Read more