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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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