Los Alamos High School NJROTC Cadets stand in formation during the 2024 Area Manager Inspection held Feb. 15 in Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Armed exhibition drill team performing their drill sequence. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By c/LTJG ALANA HINOJOSA
LAHS NJROTC
Public Affairs Officer
Los Alamos High School Navy Junior ROTC (NJROTC) completed its 2024 annual Area Manager’s Inspection Thursday, Feb. 15.
The NJROTC program stretches worldwide, from east to west coast, to Japan and Europe. The program is broken down into separate “areas” overseen by an area manager who visits all units in their area every year to conduct an Area Manager’s Inspection, or AMI for short. This is a vitally important event in the life of a unit as it provides an assessment of the management of the unit as well as its overall health.
“We’ve been working all year for this,” said Los Alamos NJROTC Commanding Officer Cadet Commander Joshua Danforth. “Each of these cadets has put in time and effort to make this happen. It’s amazing to see it all come together after everyone’s hard work.”
The inspection was like none other this year. Area 20 Manager Lieutenant Commander George Murga traveled to Los Alamos High School, inspected the program, and attended a pass-in-review ceremony while also touring the NJROTC facilities.
The inspection took place in Griffith Gymnasium in front of a large crowd of proud family members, friends and representatives, with Superintendent Jennifer Guy and Principal Renee Dunwoody also in attendance.
“AMI was something a lot of my peers were really nervous about, including myself,” Cadet Seaman Apprentice Kaylee Colson said. “That being said, Topper Company did an amazing job from start to finish. I couldn’t be more impressed with the hard work everyone put into their uniforms, their speeches, and their ability to present themselves at their best. Good job, Topper Company!”
In closing out the day’s festivities, LCDR Murga said, “Bravo zulu for an outstanding AMI!”
Presenting the Colors at the 2024 Area Manager Inspection. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LAHS NJROTC passing in review during the 2024 Area Manager Inspection. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Area Manager George Murga with LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, center, and LAHS Principal Renee Dunwoody at the annual Area Manager’s Inspection Thursday, Feb. 15 in Griffith Gym. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Area Manager George Murga speaking to assembled families, friends and supporters. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Cadets presenting the program to Area Manager George Murga and LAHS Principal Renee Dunwoody. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos High School Concert Choir sang the National Anthem under the direction of Jason Rutledge at the opening of the 2024 annual Area Manager’s Inspection Feb. 15. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Sofia West was the Cadet MC for the event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
LCDR YSN [Ret] George Murga is the Area 20 Manager and Inspector present to witness the event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
