Chicago JROTC City Corps

To celebrate Veteran's Day, we conducted interviews with some of our cadres to find out about their accomplishments. Thank you COL Thomas Cogdall of Lane Tech for being part of this interview!

On August 20th cadets from all over the city gathered for a valuable opportunity at Phoenix Military Academy or virtually for a Student Leadership Program. Student leaders from 44 CPS JROTC programs prepared for their upcoming school year. They then briefed City Corps members and received constructive feedback. We can't wait to see all the great ideas come to life!

On this 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember all those who died or risked their lives to save others. We remember the families that were torn apart by the death of a loved one and the survivors. Never forget.

City Corps Staff is back in session! We just completed our first week of training. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Many of our members in City Corps have completed a major milestone and will begin a new chapter in their lives. We are incredibly proud of all of them. City Corps Staff would like to thank all the graduates for being apart of the JROTC program and persevering throughout these hard times. We wish you all the best in your future and continue making Chicago JROTC proud!

c/BG Kate Heneghan - Lane Tech

c/BG Zivinka Neri - Senn HS

c/COL Antwuan Herman - Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville

c/CSM Yurelli Garcia - Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville

c/SGM Brennan Taylor - Lindblom Math and Science Academy

c/LTC Daniel White - Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville

c/LTC Alejandro Diaz - Schurz HS

c/COL Mayra Andreu - Lane Tech

c/COL Laila Martinez - Lane Tech

c/LTC Nina Ahlheim - Lakeview HS

c/COL Sasha Clark - Air Force Academy High School

Not Pictured: c/LTC Samuel Diaz - Phoenix Military Academy

The Spring Issue of The Golden Bugle Newsletter is now live! Stories highlighting Student Mental Heath, Financial Aid tips and Senior notables are featured! This current issue and all other issues are on the Chicago JROTC Website. The direct link: www.chicagojrotc.com/goldenbugle. Thank you to Deputy Commander c/BG Neri, J-5 Primary c/COL Martinez, Staff and Ms. Boyd who made this newsletter possible. Check it out!

City Corps Staff would like to congratulate our own Deputy Commander Zivinka Neri of Senn High School for earning the 2020-2021 CPS JROTC Cadet of the Year Award!
Neri has been in City Corps for two years and is the Lead Editor and Writer for our Golden Bugle Newsletter. She’s met and exceeded the expectations brought upon her and the Staff couldn’t be more proud to have her in our ranks.
She received this recognition by Mayor Lightfoot and SMA Grinston during this year’s Memorial Day and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Daley Plaza. Pictures are now live on our website, check them out!

It was an eventful weekend for Chicago’s City Corps Staff! The cadets were invited to sit in on a Q&A session with Sergeant Major of the Army Grinston at Pritzker Military Library. He shared his story and insight about his time in the U.S. Army. Pictures are now live on the Chicago JROTC website. Check them out!

Chicago JROTC City Corps Staff would like to wish a Happy Memorial Day to all. This holiday honors and mourns the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties. Thank you to all Service members who’ve fought for our country.

Veterans Day was formerly known as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I. However, today we celebrate this National Holiday to honor the men and women who have served and protected in the United States Armed Services during times of peace and war.
Chicago JROTC City Corps Staff expresses their respect and gratitude to those men and women. All JROTC Programs and Academies in the City of Chicago have the honor and privilege of having Veterans as our Instructors, teaching the cadets leadership and perseverance.
These pictures are from the Commemoration Ceremony hosted by Mayor Lightfoot featuring City Corps Staff. The Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the Victory Monument at 35th Street and King Drive in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Today, we all reflect on the heroism of those who have died and protected. Please thank those who have served or are currently serving for this country.

Picture Credits: Chris Martinez

On Wednesday, October 7th outside Phoenix Military Acedemy, a socially distant ceremony took place. Chicago’s City Corps Staff was commissioned to their appropriate rank and appointed to their position and the duties of their command. The pictures from the event have now gone live! Check them out on the Chicago JROTC website or through this link: https://www.chicagojrotc.com/apps/album/ #!albumREC_ID=201658&s=0.

Congratulations Staff!

Our First Golden Bugle Newsletter for the 2020-21 SY is now Live!
The Golden Bugle highlights news, updates and events from JROTC Programs across the district.
Thank you to City Corps Deputy Commander c/BG Neri; the J-5 team lead by c/COL Martinez and Ms. Boyd for making such and incredible article. Look forward to our next one!
You can read the article here: http://www.chicagojrotc.com/goldenbugle
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