Union Pines High School Navy JROTC Unit Holds Annual Pass-in-Review

The Viking cadets demonstrated discipline, readiness, and precision during the formal military ceremony.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit at Union Pines High School conducted its annual Pass in Review on February 18 as part of the Area 5 Manager's Inspection. The pass-in-review is a formal military ceremony where cadets march in formation before a reviewing officer to showcase their discipline, readiness, and precision.

Why it matters

The NJROTC program teaches high school students leadership skills, civic responsibility, physical fitness, and military traditions, though it does not require participants to join the armed forces. The Union Pines NJROTC unit has been recognized as a Distinguished Unit with Honors, reflecting its strong foundation of leadership, service, and academic excellence.

The details

During the ceremony, the Viking cadets carried out the pass-in-review with professionalism and pride. One of the program's highlights this year included the NJROTC Air Rifle Team competing at the Navy Service Championships in Columbia, Missouri, marking only the second time in school history that the team advanced to nationals.

  • The annual Pass in Review ceremony was held on February 18, 2026.
  • The NJROTC Air Rifle Team competed at the Navy Service Championships in Columbia, Missouri earlier this year.

The players

Union Pines High School

A high school in Moore County, North Carolina that hosts a Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program.

Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC)

A high school leadership and citizenship development program sponsored by the U.S. Navy that teaches students valuable skills, though it does not require participants to join the armed forces.

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What they’re saying

“The Union Pines NJROTC unit continues to distinguish itself as a Distinguished Unit with Honors, reflecting its strong foundation of leadership, service, and academic excellence.”

— Moore County Schools (Sandhills Sentinel)

The takeaway

The Union Pines High School Navy JROTC program provides valuable leadership development and military training for its students, helping to cultivate the next generation of civic-minded citizens and potential future service members.