The Thunderbird Battalion
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
U.S. Army JROTC
The Premier Army JROTC Program in Alaska
"Choose Greatness...
Strive for Excellence!"
Announcements!
With school starting later this coming fall, students should also be aware that school will be releasing later as well. Get familiar with your school and in some cases city bus schedules now! Prepare yourself by taking an active interest in the bell schedule and come visit the school this summer to get more familiar with the building if you are new to East. First Sergeant Watts is in the JROTC Classroom in Northwest Lower 108 on Tuesdays from 9 Am to 12 PM during the summer. Got a question? Become a member of the Closed Group Facebook Page listed here on the homepage and post your questions to get quick answers. Enjoy your summer and welcome to the Army JROTC "Thunderbird Style"! HOOAH!!
Support Our Program and Extra-Curricular Competition Teams!
The Army JROTC program is free of charge to join the program. It is an elective and does not require any preauthorization's. Just be in relatively good health and have a positive mindset for participating in activities that will challenge your way of thinking and your way of being fit.
Uniforms, marksmanship and archery are all activities you will participate in. Being part of the many competition teams, we take part in, are available to all Cadets who are in good standing with their JROTC instructors and other teachers. We want you to be part of them all! These activities however are not free to do.
Fees for competitions, travel to and from these competitions and of course FOOD, come with a price tag. BBE READY TO DO YOUR PART! We set up fundraising opportunities to take care of these things listed above. BE a willing member of the team and even if you are not on or in an activity, be a HERO and help get that teammate to the activity. For our parents and friends of JROTC, help us find a sponsor or two who may be interested in seeing these fine young people do great things.
Email addresses are in the "About Us " link and select Instructor information and you will see all three awesome JROTC instructors.
Thanks for considering supporting the Thunderbird Team!
The Thunderbird Battalion
Many of our cadets at Diamond High School
Cadet Evelyn Whitson doing archery
The Thunderbird Battalion
The Army JROTC Mission:
To motivate young people to be better citizens.
The Army JROTC Vision:
Providing a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program while fostering partnerships with communities and educational institutions.
Major Erskine's Youtube Channel
Join Major Erskine's YouTube Channel, the official Channel of the Thunderbird Battalion.
Relive marquee Tbird JROTC moments and get a great feeling for what JROTC at BDEAHS is all about.
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Upcoming & Current Events
*JROTC New Cadet Orientation to be Announced in the next Two Weeks! Watch this spot, the Battalion Facebook and Major Erskine's YouTube for details!
*First day of school is Thursday August 15th Returning Cadets are asked to wear JROTC SWAG if you have some!
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Returning Cadets AMERICA NEEDS YOU! ;-)
Every morning at 7:15 AM Thunderbird cadets are tasked with raising our nation's and state's colors.
Do your part as a leader and conduct this distinguishing duty with pride and professionalism. Duty Rosters WILL BE posted in all three classrooms as the year progresses, but for now be a willing Cadet and JUMP IN!
School Address, Phone, and Fax Numbers
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
JROTC Office
(907) 742-2332 or 2797 Voice (907) 742-2345 Fax
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