Missouri National Guard inspects JROTC cadets at Lincoln Prep

Sgt. 1st Class Breck Ferguson, of the Missouri Army National Guard, gives a thorough examination of a cadet's uniform during an open ranks inspection at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy. During the inspection students were also quizzed on Army-related facts they have been covering in the JROTC class. (Photo by Jennifer Archdekin)

By Jennifer Archdekin
Ngmo.pao@US.ARMY.MIL

KANSAS CITY - More than 100 JROTC cadets from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in Kansas City participated in a command inspection Wednesday, Dec. 15. Local Missouri Army National Guardsmen were on hand to conduct the open ranks inspection and provide support to the 8th-12th grade students.

The command inspection helps cadets put into action what they have been learning in the classroom, and prepares them for further instruction in the JROTC program and possibly a career in the military.

According to Maj. Ronald Buske, JROTC instructor, this is the first year that each school in the Kansas City, Mo. School District was responsible for conducting their own inspections. It also marks the first time Missouri Guardsmen have been asked to carry out the assessment.

"Beyond our expectation the Guard has participated in providing four quality officers and NCOs to help with this inspection and it's turned out really, really great," said Buske. "It was a big, big help for Lincoln's program."

After the inspection and pass and review, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Sloan, administrative officer with the Missouri Army National Guard, addressed the cadets and praised them on their performance.

"You definitely have your stuff together," said Sloan. "I congratulate every one of you for being a member of the organization. Whether or not you go on and join a branch of service when you graduate, everything that you learn while you're a member of this organization is going to help you out no matter what you do."

For more information about the Missouri National Guard, please call 1-800-GoGuard or visit www.moguard.com.

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For more information about this release, please contact Jennifer Archdekin at 816-262-2893 or e-mail at jarchdekin@gmail.com.




While conducting an open ranks inspection, Staff Sgt. Scott Burdg critiques cadets from the JROTC program at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in Kansas City. Citizen-Soldiers with the Missouri National Guard came out in support of the 100-plus students to help better prepare them in their class. (Photo by Jennifer Archdekin)



JROTC cadets from Lincoln College Preparatory Academy in Kansas City conduct a pass and review before Lt. Col. Jeffrey Sloan (left) of the Missouri Army National Guard. About 100 students also underwent an open ranks inspection. (Photo by Jennifer Archdekin)