6th Brigade Army ROTC

Yesterday morning our Titan Team conducted an espirit de corps PT Event at Hunter Army Airfield. Broken into 2 teams they started with 1 one-mile run with 15 air squats and 30 over head presses every 400m. Each team had to complete the following: 200 burpees, 300 air squats, 300 broad jumps, 120 kettle bell swings, and 200 t-pushups.

Today for our SROTC Cadet of the Week we are highlighting CDT Kayah Bonilla-Mas from the University of Tampa ROTC!

"CDT Bonilla-Mas exemplifies excellence and leadership within the Spartan Battalion. Balancing a remarkable 3.97 GPA with her role at Busch Gardens’ music events, she also volunteers her time to perform the National Anthem at ceremonies supported by the Spartan Battalion Color Guard. Her unwavering positivity and dedication elevate both our program and the broader University community."

Today for our JROTC Cadet of the Week we are highlighting CDT Kerrington Henderson from Chickasaw High School!

"Cadet SGT Henderson has truly taken to our program as a young cadet. She is always seeking leadership opportunities. Throughout the school, I would rank her 1 of 43 freshmen here at Chickasaw."

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This week for our SROTC Cadet of the Week we have CDT Ase Knight from Army ROTC Georgia Military College!

"CDT Knight stands out among his peers due to a high level of competence, strong personal motivation, and natural leadership ability. He consistently demonstrates confidence in his skills, takes initiative without being prompted, and sets the standard in both physical fitness and Soldier tasks. His motivation is evident in his work ethic and willingness to seek out additional responsibilities and opportunities to improve. Peers naturally look to him for guidance, and he leads by example through discipline, professionalism, and consistent performance. Additionally, he demonstrated exceptional performance during the Ranger Challenge competition, where he was a top performer on his team, particularly in the M17 and M4 marksmanship events."

Today for our JROTC Cadet of the Week, we are highlighting CDT Samantha Salazar from Forest Hill Community High School!

"Cadet CPT Samantha Salazar is an exemplary role model and the embodiment of perseverance. JROTC has been her foundation since 9th grade, but it was in 10th grade that she discovered her true challenge in Marksmanship. From the start, she adapted quickly, overcoming every obstacle in her path and rising above all obstacles to compete at the Florida State Championship this past weekend. Now in 11th grade, with only 1.5 years on the Marksmanship Team, Cadet Salazar earned 1st place in the kneeling position and 7th place overall in the state of Florida, a remarkable achievement. Beyond Marksmanship, Cadet Salazar excels in multiple leadership and team roles. She serves as the Battalion S3, JLAB Team Captain, Drum Line member, Drill Team member, and performs in numerous Color Guard events. Despite her demanding schedule, she consistently maintains a 3.85+ GPA in the rigorous IB Program and is on the Honor Roll every year. Cadet Salazar is a true team player, a leader among her peers, and a trusted Cadet in the program. She exemplifies dedication, resilience, and excellence, and stands as a proud reflection of the JROTC mission."

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Today for our SROTC Cadet of the Week, we are highlighting CDT Jameria Hughes from Jackson State University Army ROTC!

"Cadet Captain Jameria Hughes exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and dedication within the Jackson State ROTC Tiger Battalion. Actively engaged and highly motivated since her MS1 year, she consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership among her peers by mentoring fellow cadets, motivating them to improve, and setting a positive example through her actions. Despite not being contracted or required to do so, Cadet Hughes attends nearly every battalion event, reflecting her unwavering commitment to the program and to her fellow cadets.

She continually seeks opportunities to grow as a leader, frequently taking the initiative to request mentorship and guidance from both Cadre and cadet leadership in order to refine her skills and improve her performance. Her dedication is further demonstrated through significant improvements in her physical fitness and her commitment to excellence, having competed in the Ranger Challenge competition for two consecutive years. She expeditiously led her team’s movement, leading from the front with decisive action and demonstrating superb excellence while commanding her team through the gr***de lane. Cadet Captain Hughes’s initiative, resilience, and selfless leadership distinguish her as a role model within the battalion and make her a cadet others are inspired to follow."

Today for our SROTC Cadet of the Week, we are highlighting CDT Katleynn Case from Mississippi State University Army ROTC!

"Cadet Case consistently sets herself apart from her peers through her maturity, reliability, and unwavering commitment to the program. As an MSIII and the Cadet Operations SGM, she demonstrates a level of ownership and initiative, ensuring training events are planned, resourced, and executed to standard. Her prior experience as the Bulldog Battery Commander shows a clear pattern of trusted leadership and she continues to build on that foundation with every opportunity presented.

What truly distinguishes her is her presence. She is consistently the first to step up and the last to step away from a task. She maintains a high operational temp without sacrificing attention to detail while also actively seeking ways to improve the program and herself. Her professionalism, work ethic, and genuine investment in the success of her peers make her a standout leader within the Battalion."

Today for our JROTC Cadet of the week we are highlighting CDT Sha’liah Bennett from Provine High School!

"Cadet LTC Bennett stands out among her peers due to her maturity, accountability, and consistent leadership presence. She leads with confidence while remaining approachable and respectful, setting the standard for others to follow. Sha’liah is dependable under pressure, takes initiative without being prompted, and demonstrates strong decision-making skills. Her ability to balance academics, leadership responsibilities, and personal growth makes her a role model within the battalion."

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