Author: CARLOS VELASQUEZ

On October 10, 2026, the St. Lucie West Centennial High School NJROTC Black Talon Company proudly hosted its first Drill Meet of the 2026–2027 school year. The event brought together 10 NJROTC programs from across Florida for a full day of military drill, physical fitness, academic competition, teamwork, and camaraderie. The competition provided cadets with an opportunity to demonstrate their military bearing, discipline, leadership, teamwork, and esprit de corps while representing their respective schools. Participating schools included: Boca High School Lake Mary High School Nova High School Cooper City High School Cypress Creek High School Bayside High School Sebastian River … Read More

The cadets who participated in the Camp Joy Orienteering Training Weekend did an outstanding job representing the St. Lucie West Centennial High School NJROTC Black Talon Unit. Throughout the weekend, cadets learned and practiced the fundamentals of land navigation, including proper compass use, map reading, identifying terrain features, determining bearings, and navigating from one control point to another. Cadets spent significant time developing and refining their orienteering skills through hands-on instruction and practical exercises. The weekend challenged them to think independently, make decisions under pressure, work through unfamiliar terrain, and apply the skills they learned in a real-world outdoor environment. … Read More

On September 11, St. Lucie West Centennial High School NJROTC cadets gathered at the school’s flagpole to honor and remember the victims, first responders, and families affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years ago, 19 terrorists associated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airplanes in a coordinated attack against the United States. Two aircraft were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third struck the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and a fourth, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers and crew members fought back against the … Read More

Cadets from the St. Lucie West Centennial High School Black Talon NJROTC Unit participated in the Do You Give A Ruck? Freedom Festival and Memorial Ruck, a community event held at the Indian River State College Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie. The event brought together members of the community to honor those affected by the events of September 11, 2001, while recognizing the service and sacrifices of veterans and first responders. Black Talon cadets competed in the JROTC Physical Fitness Challenge, demonstrating teamwork, resilience, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. The Black Talon A Team, consisting of C/LCDR Ramirez, … Read More

On April 10th, SLW Centennial NJROTC proudly celebrated its 25th Annual Military Ball. This time-honored event reflects the rich history and traditions of the Navy and Marine Corps while recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of our cadets. The evening began with a formal presentation of the colors, setting the tone for a night rooted in tradition, professionalism, and esprit de corps. This year, the unit had the distinct honor of hosting Captain Miguel A. Fuentes, currently assigned to the United States Naval Academy as a Company Officer, where he mentors and develops future officers. His presence and remarks provided … Read More