JROTC Receives “Honor Unit With Distinction” Award for 30th Year Consecutively.
The JROTC Color Guard initiates the Change of Command ceremony on April 27. (Bertram Alford / Eagle Talon)
The JROTC program successfully passed an inspection and was awarded the Honor Unit with Distinction award for the 30th year in a row this February.
“You can really feel the legacy. It was obviously important for us to focus on maintaining that legacy, keeping the streak going,” JROTC cadet Ethan Strickland said.
Strickland noted that, to continue this legacy in the future, the battalion would need to “continue [the] work with the different teams.” The teams referenced include the Rifle, Drill, Color Guard, Archery, and Raiders.
JROTC Cadets stand at attention during an inspection. (Paxon Yearbook Archive)
Additionally, Strickland emphasized that future cadets would need to focus on “expanding the leadership for the betterment of the battalion.” The battalion currently feels very accomplished to see the fruits of their labors.
“[We all] feel very honored and proud that our Battalion received this award,” JROTC staff head Nicholas Albritton said. The impact of the cadets in the program was emphasized.
“…the amazing feedback and support from the cadets along with the leadership from command and staff really allowed us to achieve our goal of being Honor Unit with Distinction Award for the last 30 years,” Albritton noted.
JROTC Cadets march during a Memorial Day parade. (Paxon Yearbook Archive)
The Golden Eagles battalion has worked hard to excel and surpass the summit of excellence. The battalion is focused on maintaining this legacy in years to come and continuing to be a source of pride on campus.