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Captain Dominguez gives directions to the class.

A No-Nonsense Approach to Teaching

Amaya Brown, Staff Reporter March 5, 2025

Although he may look intimidating, Captain Daniel Dominguez has made a positive impact on UMA’s JROTC classes. To understand how he got to UMA, there is a lot of experience thatmade him how he...

The changing of Wing Commander at the end of the first semester this year. Lt. Col. Tisher takes the wing guide on from Cadet Col. Wright to Cadet Col. Coady Maples.

How Do We Select Our New Wing Commander?

Severin Glenn, Staff Reporter March 3, 2025

At UMA there are many traditions and events that take place throughout the year. Someare spectacular like the numerous dances we have; others give the school a chance to displayits core values...

The Utah Military Academy JROTC Staff poses on the Capitol steps at the Military Ball.

Celebration on the Hill

Eli Ropp, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

Utah Military Academy held its Military ball at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, January 25th. A record number of cadets from different schools and districts attended this...

Lt. Col. Erik Tisher eyes the Canvas page he is working on for his cadets. Lt. Col. Tisher is the new JROTC SASI.

Excellence is a Moving Target

Alexandra Skibiel, Staff Reporter November 6, 2024

“Form lifelong relationships at school. Have fun. Fun is important; it energizes us.” Lt. Col Erik Tisher is quick to give advice to share with UMA cadets. Cadets may recognize the new...

Cadet Teegan Scharp conducts daily inspection for his flight.

The Inspection Scramble

Severin Glenn, Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

The Utah Military Academy is preparing for the AFJROTC Inspection to take place on Wednesday, November 6th. Inspection is a major headache for UMA’s JROTC department and the cadet body....

Meet New JROTC Instructor, Sgt. David Merrick

Meet New JROTC Instructor, Sgt. David Merrick

Grace Perry, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

One of the many new faces cadets see in this school this year is Sergeant Merrick. Early on it is obvious that he is an outgoing, positive person. "I genuinely have other's best interests in mind,...

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