Inside the Gates: JROTC cadets train on JBER

Many high school students join the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program as a way to decide if they want to later enlist in the military. But for some, it’s a way to build confidence before heading to college and the workplace.
JROTC cadets from East High School spent the day on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, learning military and life skills.
Their first task was using a map and compass to navigate. Orienteering skills are rare, as many now rely on a GPS to fin