| June 28th, 2009 by LTC (Ret) Thomas Jones |
| JUNIOR CADET LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE (JCLC); '09: Given the rummored closing of the "Military Academy of North Carolina," it is possible that the last military presence at Oak Ridge Military Academy was third cycle JCLC. Among the 150 or so cadets participating in this historic event were ten (10) of Trask's finest. Camp awards included: Chris Woodcock being named an Honor Graduate; Kason Murphy turning in the camp's fastest time on the Obstacle Course (for the second straight year); RaShawn Arrington being on the top Land Nav team; and, both Woodcock and Heather Muggleberg earning best physical fitness scores within Alpha Company. Except for green hair (Crystal!)and an rumored but outgrown heart murmur (Tylor), camp was a total success. |
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| June 18th, 2009 by LTC (Ret) Tom Jones |
| CAMP LEE FORD ('09): Overriding impression made by the rain--down pours kept outside activities to a minimum (occasional dip in the lake/fishing trip)for the first three days. Weather broke on Thursday for rappelling and canoeing. Overall, twenty-three cadets experienced cabin life and SFC Quiles' cooking. Rappelling/zip-line on Thursday was the training highlight. |
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| May 22nd, 2009 by LTC (Ret) Tom Jones |
| RIVERBOAT CRUISE PROVIDES CONTINUING VENUE for the Annual Heide Trask Military Ball: More than 60 program participants and well-wishers danced "into the night" at the 6th annual Heide Trask Military Ball. Program began with a reception line, included welcoming remarks (Battalion Commander), flag presentation, toasting, guest comments by USMC First Lieutenant Michael Bessolo (husband of Trask AP Jennifer Bessolo) |
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| May 4th, 2009 by LTC (R) Jones |
| TITANS SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE. Approximately a dozen Trask and Topsail Detachment JROTC cadets participated in Fridays walk-a-thon at the Topsail High School football stadium beginning at 1700 hours on Friday and continuing until noon the next day; pictures "follow." |
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| April 2nd, 2009 by LTC Thomas Lex Jones (Ret) |
| TRASK retains "HONOR UNIT WITH DISTINCTION" rating. As a result of the March 20th inspection by members of HQ, 4th Brigade, US Army Cadet Command and local recruiter-based NCO's, the Titan Battalion earned the continuing right to claim HUD status. Unit members will continue to wear the Gold Star of an "HUD;" Secretary of Defense certification will follow; instructor staff will retain the authority to nominate unit members for selection by a service academy; i.e., the United States Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy at Annapolis and the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. |
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| March 11th, 2009 by LTC (Ret) Tom Jones |
| SAINT PATRICK'S DAY parade was blessed with better weather; Saturday, March 7th. |
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"What 's that, do it again?"
Tashon Shooting
Tallest Rappell Tower in NC
"The Battalion is Formed"
Flag going up
Mean Chaperones only a rumor
Historic Oak Ridge
By Thursday, Lake was Calling
Tower was the Highlight
Making it Look Easy
Eric "Did Good"
Surprise, Curtina went!
Ten Seconds to Capsize!
Reception was Formal
Looking Good, Mr Lofton
Goff and Date
Adult Leadership
Battalion Commander & his Lady
Someone Moved My Boat
Topsail Presented the Colors
Colors Led the Way
Delicia Honored First
Battleship in Background