JROTC
JROTC
The JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Program prepares students for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as American citizens. The program is stimulus for promoting graduation from high school, and it provides instruction and rewarding opportunities which will benefit the student, community, and nation. The program also teaches basic military subjects such as first aid, map reading, military courtesy and customs, respect for the flag and nation, marching drill and ceremonies, rifle manual of arms, and staff functions and procedures. The program is open to students considering careers in law enforcement, fire protection, and military service. The career tech student organization for JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps).
Greetings, I am SGM Lenora White a native of Chicago, Illinois, who is a Retired Army Sergeant Major. I spent 28 years in the United States Army and I have been an Army JROTC Instructor for eight years. I am a Combat Army Veteran, who has deployed on three different occasions. In addition, I hold a Masters of Art in Management and Leadership from Webster University, BA in Criminal Justice from Troy University and I am a Certified Teacher. I was pursuing and almost finish another Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. I only had two classes left, before I started my internship, but I had to take a break from the program. My military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medal, seven Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, and numerous service awards. I have also been awarded the Army Instructor Certificate, the Recruiters Gold Badge, Recruiter Ring, and Glen E. Morrell Award/Medallion for Recruiting Excellence and the Air Assault Badge. I am also a member of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.Greetings, I am SGM Lenora White a native of Chicago, Illinois, who is a Retired Army Sergeant Major. I spent 28 years in the United States Army and I have been an Army JROTC Instructor for eight years. I am a Combat Army Veteran, who has deployed on three different occasions. In addition, I hold a Masters of Art in Management and Leadership from Webster University, BA in Criminal Justice from Troy University and I am a Certified Teacher. I was pursuing and almost finish another Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. I only had two classes left, before I started my internship, but I had to take a break from the program. My military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medal, seven Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, and numerous service awards. I have also been awarded the Army Instructor Certificate, the Recruiters Gold Badge, Recruiter Ring, and Glen E. Morrell Award/Medallion for Recruiting Excellence and the Air Assault Badge. I am also a member of the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.
MSG Jamichael Coleman was born on November 26, 1984, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was raised in Mount Willing, Alabama, where he lived until the age of 18. He graduated from Central High School in Hayneville, Alabama, in May 2003.
On February 24, 2004, MSG Coleman enlisted in the United States Army as an 11B Infantryman. He completed Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He served four years as an infantryman before reclassifying to 88M (Motor Transport Operator) in 2008. In 2013, he was selected to serve as an Army Recruiter and later reclassified to 79R (Army Recruiter). In 2019, he advanced into leadership within recruiting and ultimately retired in August 2024 as a Medical Recruiting Company First Sergeant, completing 20 years of honorable service.
Throughout his military career, MSG Coleman was stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia; Fort Benning, Georgia; Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina; Selma, Alabama; Cartersville, Georgia; and Baltimore, Maryland. He deployed twice to Iraq and once to Kuwait. As a combat veteran, he is the proud recipient of both the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Combat Action Badge (CAB).
MSG Coleman’s family has always been the driving force behind his dedication and commitment to excellence. He has been married to his wife, Lexus, for five years, and together they have three daughters: Londyn, Lauryn, and Lailyn.
Since retiring from the Army, MSG Coleman and his family have made their home in Smiths Station, Alabama. He now works at Calhoun High School in his hometown, where he is proud to give back to his community and continue building a strong foundation for his family’s future.
Hello Everyone. My name is MSG Bruce Reeves. I was born in Westchester, Younkers, but I was raised in Montgomery, AL. I served over 31 years in the military, it was a great experience that taught me a lot about life and dealing with all different ethnics. I served 2 tours in Iraq-Desert Storm (1990-1991) and Operational Iraqi Freedom (2006-2007). I obtained my Business Administration Degree from Faulkner
University in 2018.I recently became part of the Masonic Organization on January 21, 2025.I also earned my Master’s Degree on Aug 29,2025 from Faulkner University as well. I am also a faithful member of the Deacon Board at First Baptist Greater Washington Park since Mar 19, 2020.
It has been an honor and a pleasure while working as a JROTC Instructor since Feb 3,2020 here at
Central Hayneville High School. We have different levels of cadets in JROTC. Let 1’s, Let 2’s, Let 3’s and Let 4’s. The Let’1’s are our first year cadets. They are actually going through the acclimation of JROTC, learning how to march which is part of drill and ceremonies, developing leadership skills and overall discipline traits. Let 2’s- 2 nd year, Let 3’s- 3 rd year and Let 4’s- 4 year cadets.
JROTC which stands for Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps, in my personal opinion…is an excellent program for any student to learn life-long lessons skills, that can make a huge impact on their lives after graduating from high school.
Sergeant First Class Michael D. Johnson was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up as an
Army dependent, relocating frequently throughout his childhood. He graduated from John
McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, in 1990 and later attended Auburn
University at Montgomery, where he studied Business Administration. In 2016, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resource Management from Columbia Southern University. SFC Johnson enlisted in the United States Army in 1993, completing both Basic Training and
Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He began his career as an Administrative Clerk, serving in that role for four years before receiving additional training to become a Postal Clerk and Supervisor. He later served as a Postal Inspector for three years and transitioned into Human Resources as a Human Resource Noncommissioned Officer, a position he held for four years.
He continued to broaden his military expertise by completing specialized training to become both an Army Reserve and Active Duty Recruiter. Over the next seven years, he excelled as a recruiter and was recognized as the Top Army Reserve Recruiter in Alabama for five consecutive years. Following this success, he attended the Army Reserve Career Counselor Academy and served as a Career Counselor for six years, earning distinction as the number-one
Career Counselor for four consecutive years within a battalion encompassing Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi.
Throughout his 25-year career, SFC Johnson earned multiple awards, including the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He completed an extensive list of military schools and certifications, including the Junior Leadership Development Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, Postal School, Army Recruiting Academy, Career Counselor’s Academy, Combat Lifesaver Certification, Army Mountain Climbing and Rappelling Course, Hazardous Material Course, Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Course, and the Small Arms Repair Course. SFC Johnson honorably retired from the United States Army in July 2018. He now serves as the Army JROTC Instructor at Central High School in Hayneville, Alabama, where he teaches 1st- and 2nd-year cadets. He ensures students receive a strong foundation in Army rules, regulations, traditions, and military customs and courtesies. With specialized
expertise in Drill and Ceremony, SFC Johnson is dedicated to developing disciplined, confident, and capable young leaders through the JROTC program.
Army JROTC Leader Ed and Training I – A one-credit course that provides first-year cadets with classroom and laboratory instruction in the history, customs, traditions, and purpose of Army JROTC. Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, principles, values and attributes, and diversity.
Army JROTC Leader Ed and Training II – A one-credit course designed to provide intermediate instruction in leadership and citizenry, and the expansion of skills taught in LET I. Emphasis is placed on communication techniques, cadet challenges, American citizenship, map reading, and the role of the U. S. Army.
Army JROTC Leader Ed and Training III – A one-credit course designed to provide advanced instruction in leadership and citizenry, communication, history and career opportunities, and technology awareness. Students will have hands-on experiences as teacher/leaders within the cadet battalion.
Army JROTC Leader Ed and Training IV – A one-credit course that provides opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position within the cadet battalion organizational structure. Emphasis is placed on negotiation skills and management principles.
The career tech student organization for JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps).
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Army JROTC Leader Ed and Training I – A one-credit course that provides first-year cadets with classroom and laboratory instruction in the history, customs, traditions, and purpose of Army JROTC. Emphasis is placed on leadership skills, principles, values and attributes, and diversity.
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Army JROTC Leader Ed and Training II – A one-credit course designed to provide intermediate instruction in leadership and citizenry, and the expansion of skills taught in LET I. Emphasis is placed on communication techniques, cadet challenges, American citizenship, map reading, and the role of the U. S. Army.
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Army JROTC Leader Ed and Training III – A one-credit course designed to provide advanced instruction in leadership and citizenry, communication, history and career opportunities, and technology awareness. Students will have hands-on experiences as teacher/leaders within the cadet battalion.
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Army JROTC Leader Ed and Training IV – A one-credit course that provides opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position within the cadet battalion organizational structure. Emphasis is placed on negotiation skills and management principles.
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The career tech student organization for JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps).