Enterprise Division West Coast

Enterprise Division and TS Ellexson Sea Cadets were honored to serve as the Color Guard at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the brick laying at The History Club of Los Gatos. 🇺🇸

This special community outreach event, held in partnership with a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting volunteerism for women and children, was a meaningful opportunity for our cadets to demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and service.

In addition to presenting the Colors, our cadets proudly assisted with greeting and ushering guests throughout the ceremony. We are incredibly proud of their outstanding representation of our program and our community!

Today’s drill included a hands-on (and delicious) activity as our cadets learned how to make their own onigiri and musubi! 🍙🥢 It was a fun way to build teamwork, try something new, and enjoy the results together. Outstanding effort by all hands—no leftovers survived!

BZ Cadet Ho and Begines!
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Name that plane ✈️ We put cadets, community leaders and future service members to the test. How well do you know your jets? Catch them in action during the joint Air Force and Navy flyover at Super Bowl LX!

What an incredible day at Community Day SBLX! 🇺🇸✈️⚓️🏈🏈🏈

Our cadets had an absolute blast getting hands-on exposure to military aviation and meeting the professionals who make it all happen. From learning about cutting-edge aircraft to hearing real-world stories of service, today was packed with inspiration, excitement, and unforgettable experiences.

A huge thank you to our partners for welcoming our cadets and making this day so special:

🔹 United States Air Force ()
🔹 U.S. Navy & Navy Office of Community Outreach – NAVCO ( .outreach)
🔹 Ellsworth Air Force Base – 28 BW (B-1) ()
🔹 144th Fighter Wing – Fresno ANG (F-15) ()
🔹 U.S. Naval Air Forces – CNAF (F/A-18, F-35C) ()
🔹 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett ANGB (HC-130J, HH-60W, GA) ()

Days like today show our cadets what service, teamwork, and leadership look like in action. Thank you to everyone who helped inspire the next generation! 💙⚓️✈️

🇺🇸 What Color Guard Means to Our Cadets 🇺🇸

Color Guard is more than carrying flags — it’s about honor, discipline, and pride. When cadets step onto the field as a Color Guard, they represent our unit, our community, and the values we stand for.

Through Color Guard, cadets learn:
• Teamwork — every movement matters, and everyone depends on one another
• Discipline & precision — attention to detail, practice, and accountability
• Leadership & confidence — standing tall in front of an audience with professionalism
• Respect for our nation — honoring the flag and those who serve

Whether at ceremonies, parades, or community events, Color Guard gives cadets a chance to serve with purpose and showcase the skills they’ve worked hard to earn. It’s a source of pride for our cadets and a powerful reminder of the traditions we uphold.

👏 We’re proud of every cadet who takes on this responsibility and wears the uniform with honor.

🇺🇸 Wreaths Across America 🇺🇸
Our cadets proudly participated in Wreaths Across America, honoring and remembering the men and women who served our nation. Through service and respect, cadets learned the importance of remembering that freedom is never free.
🕯️ We remember. We honor. We teach.

Our Enterprise Division and TS Ellexson cadets had a fantastic time marching in the Veterans Day Parade this year! The weather was perfect as our unit proudly marched alongside our sponsor, the American Legion.

Our cadets were honored to present the Color Guard for the parade, showcasing their professionalism and respect for our veterans.

A special moment of the day was being greeted by U.S. Navy Captain Arthur C. Fong, whose encouragement truly inspired our cadets.

Bravo Zulu to all who participated—and thank you to our veterans for your service! 🇺🇸✨

November Drill Weekend Highlights

Enterprise Division and Training Ship Ellexson completed a successful mandatory drill weekend on November 15–16, 2025 at the San Jose Naval Reserve Center. Cadets demonstrated teamwork, discipline, and growing leadership throughout two full days of training and service. 

Saturday: Readiness & Community Service

Cadets began the morning with colors, reciting core values, and completing the Physical Readiness Test. After changing into Type III uniforms for inspection, they spent the bulk of the day supporting Toys for Tots, sorting and preparing donations for families in need.

A key addition this month was a leadership debrief for petty officers, who reviewed the Toys for Tots evolution, discussed strengths and challenges, and proposed improvements. This created an intentional leadership development opportunity for our senior cadets.

Sunday: Skills & Advancement

Sunday focused on training, including Color Guard, marching drill, shoe shining, and uniform care. Cadets also reviewed advancement requirements before concluding with promotions and ribbon presentations—a proud moment recognizing effort and growth.

Bravo Zulu, Cadets!!!

From physical training to community service to leadership development, our cadets upheld the standards of the Sea Cadet program and supported one another throughout the weekend. We’re proud of their continued progress and dedication.

🌟 Sea Cadets Represented at the Women’s Leadership & Policy Summit! 🌟

Today, our cadets proudly represented the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps at the Women’s Leadership and Policy Summit at San José State University! 🇺🇸⚓

This powerful event brought together community leaders, advocates, and changemakers — and gave our cadets the opportunity to grow as leaders, learn about civic engagement, and see advocacy in action. 💪💬

We’re incredibly proud of our cadets for showing initiative, professionalism, and teamwork throughout the day. Each experience like this strengthens their confidence, builds leadership skills, and reinforces the values of honor, courage, and commitment.

⚓️ Enterprise Division and TS Ellexson at Fleet Week! 🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday US Navy!
This weekend, our Sea Cadets proudly presented the Honor Guard at Fleet Week San Francisco, honoring the historic USS Pampanito at Pier 45.

It was a privilege to take part in this special event — supporting activities for the public, welcoming VIP guests, and representing the next generation of maritime leaders. A huge thank-you to our partners and the amazing event staff for coordinating such a meaningful day by the Bay! 🌊

Thank you Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen for sponsoring our stay onboard the WWII submarine USS Pampanito.

🇺🇸 Honored to Serve!
This weekend, our Sea Cadets had the privilege of presenting the Color Guard at the Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga during a special event honoring the legacy of Al Castellano — a lifelong advocate for veterans and leader of the GI Forum in San Jose.

We’re grateful to Montalvo for inviting us to take part in this meaningful ceremony and to honor those who have served. ⚓️