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Mountain Home NJROTC to March in July 4th Parade in Washington
Arkansas high school cadets selected to represent state in nation's 250th anniversary celebration
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Mountain Home High School NJROTC has been chosen to provide the color guard for the State of Arkansas at the National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will include a 4-day trip to the nation's capital where the cadets will march in the parade, tour historic landmarks, and attend special events.
Why it matters
This is a prestigious honor for the Mountain Home NJROTC program and the local community, as they will have the chance to represent Arkansas on a national stage during this historic 250th anniversary celebration of American independence. The trip will also provide valuable educational and leadership opportunities for the participating cadets.
The details
The Mountain Home High School NJROTC cadets will travel to Washington D.C. from July 2-5, where they will march in the National Independence Day Parade on July 4th. In addition to the parade, the students will tour landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery, as well as visit the Smithsonian museums and attend a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra.
- The Mountain Home NJROTC cadets will depart for Washington D.C. on July 2, 2026.
- The cadets will march in the National Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2026.
- The 4-day trip to the nation's capital will take place from July 2-5, 2026.
The players
Dylan Prins
Battalion Commanding Officer of the Mountain Home High School NJROTC.
Tim Nichols
President of the NJROTC Booster Club at Mountain Home High School.
What they’re saying
“The students will get to tour historic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They will visit the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, explore the Smithsonian, including the National Air and Space Museum and tour the National Archives, home of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.”
— Dylan Prins, Battalion Commanding Officer (ktlo.com)
“Preceding the trip, a fundraising night will be held on March 3 at the Sheid on the campus of Arkansas State University Mountain Home. Along with a dinner and silent auction Tim Nichols, President of the NJROTC Booster Club, says attendees will see special performances by the cadets.”
— Tim Nichols, President, NJROTC Booster Club (ktlo.com)
What’s next
The Mountain Home NJROTC cadets will continue their rigorous training schedule as they prepare to represent Arkansas in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. on July 4, 2026.
The takeaway
This opportunity for the Mountain Home NJROTC to march in the nation's 250th anniversary parade in the nation's capital is a tremendous honor that will provide the participating cadets with invaluable educational and leadership experiences, while also showcasing the talent and dedication of this local program on a national stage.
