Hope High School

An eleventh grade Hope High School student who is a three-year member of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit at HHS assumed command of the school’s unit in recent ceremonies.\r\n

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Cadet Captain Britney Rodriguez received the AR-20101 standard from Command Presiding Officer Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark S. Hart in ceremonies in the Hope High School auditorium.\r\n

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Col. Hart emphasized the opportunities afforded each cadet in AFJROTC in a charge to the unit that reflected upon the loyalty, commitment, and trust through professionalism in unit service which the program offers.\r\n

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“Legendary coach Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant said, ‘If you believe in yourself, and have dedication and pride; and, never quit, you’ll be a winner,’” Hart said. “’The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.’”\r\n

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Outgoing Cadet Commander Cadet/Major Alan Martinez was formally promoted to his new rank during the ceremonies. A senior at HHS, CM Martinez is a three-year member of AFJROTC. He retired from command after thanking the HHS unit for the opportunity to lead, and their support given to him.\r\n

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Incoming Cadet Commander Cadet/Captain Rodriguez, also a three-year AFJROTC member, outlined her primary goal for the unit to lead AR-20101 to a passing grade on the 2019-2020 Air Force Higher Headquarters Inspection.\r\n

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Colors were presented by AR-20101 Color Guard Cadets Alaysia Lewis, Bradley Kellar, Michael Magee, and Joshua Johnson. Cadet/2^nd Lt. Braina Rodriguez served as Master of Ceremonies, and Cadet/MSgt. Michael Magee offered the invocation.\r\n