Jrotc Reflection

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Being a part of the JROTC program at my former high school was life changing. The friends I had made, knowledge obtained, and life-saving skills won't leave my mind any time soon. It wasn't difficult, but it certainly was not a cake walk. The events that occurred during those two years I will always remember. In JROTC, I had gained an overwhelming amount of respect for both myself and my peers. I learned how to treat certain injuries, such as frostbite and heat stroke. The lifelong friends I met are still in contact with me, and we regularly talk together. Discipline is most likely the largest part that had impacted me. I showed the utmost respect for my elders and those in uniform. During this time I saw a new look on life, choosing to be

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