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Cadet Kimberlin Wright has her rank pinned on by Lt. Leckman and her grandmother during a promotion ceremony.

New JROTC Memorandum Posted March 26

Arthur Klingenberg, Staff Reporter April 9, 2024

During the week of March 25th, the Utah Military Academy JROTC Cadet Staff posted a new memorandum regarding promotions and rank requirements. This document, entitled "Wing Caps and Promotion Requirements"...

Marine Incoming!!

Marine Incoming!!

Amaya Brown, Reporter April 4, 2024

“Leadership, teamwork, and having a positive attitude are the skills you will need in every area of life!” states Lt. Leckman.  1st Lt (CAP) Matt Leckman is UMA’s newest JROTC teacher and Echo flight's...

The drill team stands in front of their awards.

UMA Drill Wins State Competition Once More

Severin Glenn, Reporter March 29, 2024

It is clear that after the Utah State JROTC Drill Competition at Northridge High School in early March, the drill team at Utah Military Academy is second to none. Theycontinue to be very competitive, and...

On Your Marks, Get Set, Shoot!

On Your Marks, Get Set, Shoot!

Alexus Workman, Editor-in-Chief March 2, 2024

Out of the many activities that Utah Military Academy has, marksmanship is a JROTC sport that isn’t as well known, but is just as remarkable. The team has placed several times in different competitions,...

Las Vegas Baby!

Las Vegas Baby!

Severin Glenn, Reporter February 26, 2024

The thrum of bow strings; arrows flying through the air. Both of these things that you can expect at the Vegas shoot. The 58th Vegas Shoot took place on February 1-4, 2024 at the South Point Hotel &...

Capitol is in Session!

Capitol is in Session!

Jace Greenamyer, Reporter February 9, 2024

The Utah Military Academy has historically offered its upperclassmen an opportunity that every highschooler should look into. The Utah Military Academy has taken the initiative to let our cadets intern...

Zachery Sharkey: Deployed But Not Forgotten

Zachery Sharkey: Deployed But Not Forgotten

Jonathan Kaiser, Staff Reporter January 6, 2024

Sergeant Zachary Robert Sharkey, who was one of the original students at this school, has been with UMA for 9 ½ years. Throughout his time in JROTC, his work in positions as a janitor and working as a...

The Raider team is UMAs closest program to actual military workouts, the range wide.

Fly, Fight, Win

Jace Greenamyer, Staff Reporter January 6, 2024

The Utah Military Academy has numerous focuses for its cadets. One main focus is the cadet's physical fitness scores, training every Friday in the JROTC class. The reason for this is that those interested...

Welcome Home Mallorie Andersen and Douglas McFarland

Welcome Home Mallorie Andersen and Douglas McFarland

Makayla Murdock, Reporter December 5, 2023

Last spring, Utah Military Academy proudly recognized two juniors who made a commitment to their country by enlisting in the Army National Guard. Cadets Mallorie Andersen and Douglas McFarland went to...

New Rules for a New Era

New Rules for a New Era

Arthur Klingenberg, Staff Reporter December 5, 2023

There are always many questions about UMA's rules and regulations. These regulations are defined in the UMA Cadet Guide. Unfortunately, before our inspection on Oct. 25th, many of the rules and regulations...

The Honor Guard stands proudly at the Volkstrauertag Memorial Event as they bear their colors.

To Honor All, Whether in Germany or America

Alexus Workman, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2023

On November 20th, UMA's beloved Honor Guard tied up Veteran's day to honor Volkstrauertag, the German Day of Remembrance. They were given the honor and responsibility to bear the German flag during the...

Its Good to Get Hardware!

It’s Good to Get Hardware!

Jonathan Kaiser, Reporter November 16, 2023

The Utah Military Academy conducted its first term promotion ceremony on Wednesday, November 15th during formation. Family and friends of the UMA cadets were on hand to witness the recognition and awards...

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