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You’ve heard about the practices. Seen the muddy clothes. Watched them come home tired and head right back out for more....
10/20/2026

You’ve heard about the practices.
Seen the muddy clothes.
Watched them come home tired and head right back out for more.

In two days, your JROTC cadets bring that work to National Raider Challenge at Fort Knox.

To the families, instructors, and friends who helped them get here: this is your moment to cheer them on.

Which school are you rooting for?
Tell us below.

One week until National Raider Challenge.The practices that ran long. �The knots you tied again and again. �The teammate...
10/15/2026

One week until National Raider Challenge.

The practices that ran long. �
The knots you tied again and again. �
The teammate who kept you moving.�

You’re taking all of that to Fort Knox.��

Share this with the teammate that put in the work beside you.�

Knowing you put in the work feels different when your name gets called.The training. The meals. The sleep. Give those th...
10/14/2026

Knowing you put in the work feels different when your name gets called.

The training. The meals. The sleep.

Give those the same attention you give your score.

What’s one habit that helped you improve?

Fall FTX season is in full effect. 🍂Gonzaga’s Bulldog Battalion took training into the field, where making a plan is onl...
10/14/2026

Fall FTX season is in full effect. 🍂

Gonzaga’s Bulldog Battalion took training into the field, where making a plan is only the beginning. Communicating it and adjusting when things change takes practice.

What’s one lesson from your first field training exercise that stuck with you?

10/13/2026
Two weeks out. �Make the remaining practices count.�Build your endurance. Keep your focus when you’re tired. Get your co...
10/08/2026

Two weeks out. �Make the remaining practices count.�

Build your endurance.
Keep your focus when you’re tired.
Get your communication right before the clock is running.�

Fifteen high school programs from our region are headed to National Raider Challenge: .jrotc







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South High School JROTC�
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With two weeks left, there’s still time to arrive better prepared!�
What’s your team sharpening before NRC26: endurance, focus, or teamwork?�

Captains, lieutenant colonels, sergeants first class.Nobody can do the reps for you.Yesterday, 8th Brigade headquarters ...
10/07/2026

Captains, lieutenant colonels, sergeants first class.
Nobody can do the reps for you.

Yesterday, 8th Brigade headquarters took on the Army Fitness Test at JBLM.

Putting in the work, just like you.

Which event gets your competitive side going?

10/07/2026

CPT Kevin Kelly, 8th Brigade S4 OIC, before and after maxing the Sprint-Drag-Carry.

Max points. Still catching his breath.

Share with someone who could challenge his time 👀


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11D42 32nd Division Drive
Fort Lewis, WA
98433

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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