Coast Guard establishes first Junior ROTC unit in New England area

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U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast
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10/25/2024 07:06 PM EDT

BOSTON — The Coast Guard and Barnstable High School conducted a commissioning ceremony for the first Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) in the New England area, Friday morning. Click the link to read the full release.
Cadets stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony of the Coast Guard JROTC unit at Barnstable High School. The program aims to instill values of citizenship, personal responsibility, and service in students. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Richard Brahm)