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The Best Never Rest Arlington Career Center JROTC official Twitter page
Arlington, Virginia
Joined October 2013
Let's keep this former VA-821 Deputy Commander & her family lifted in our thoughts and prayers as she begins her journey on becoming an Officer in the United Air Force. Today, she starts training at the AF Academy Prep School. We wish her well. @APSCareerCenter
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Great news! Our Academic Team just advanced to the second round of this national competition--only 50% of all JROTC teams advanced. @APSCareerCenter
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Breaking News: VA-821 is the Glasgow Delaware HS Overall Drill Champs Again—#1 of 15 Programs—there was no small or large school divisions this year.@APSCareerCenter.@APSVirginia .#APSisAwesome.#WeAre ACC
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Congratulations to this awesome former VA-821 Squadron Commander. He left yesterday to begin his Air Force journey at Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT). Keep him and his family in your thoughts and or prayers. @APSCareerCenter
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HQ AFJROTC just announced VA-821 earned the Distinguished Unit Award for 2020 School Year! For the last 7+ years, the dedicated corps of cadets has won the top yearly award possible from the Air Force--an impressive streak of excellence!.@APSCareerCenter.#APSisAwesome.#WeAreACC
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About to celebrate Dept of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools with schools from across the Nation 🎉—proud to be here with @APS_ATS —a National Blue winner just down the road from our school.@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome
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More Pictures of our Cadets at WL Graduation 🎓. Remember “The Best Never Rest!”.@APSCareerCenter
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We shared a few tears and more laughs, as we said our VA821 Family Farewell to Chief Turner before our Seniors start departing!.@APSCareerCenter
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41 cadets and 6 chaperones are proudly supporting Wreaths of America’s clean up this morning at Arlington National Cemetery .@APSCareerCenter .@APS_CTAE .#APSisAwesome
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Start packing your bags Academic Team!!!!.Qualified as 1 of16 AFJROTC teams from almost 900 units nationwide to earn a spot in National Finals in DC from 21-25 June for the second time in 3 years--we hope to top our #5 in the Nation finish in 2017!.@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome
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VA-821 3rd and 4th year graduating cadets, represented Wakefield Warriors well. @APSCareerCenter
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It’s always an honor to have former cadets stop by! As a division 1 wrestler at George Mason University in graduate school, this former @WHSHappenings student and past state champion is living the VA821 motto—The Best Never Rest! .@APSCareerCenter
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This group is always going to make sure they get their family photo in, a quick selfie and some drill time no matter where they are and today was no different. Well done Team. @APSCareerCenter
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Former Cadet making the transition this morning to Duke Army ROTC. We are so super excited for you and your family. Continue to make us proud and Continue to “Shine Like a Diamond!” .@APSCareerCenter .@APS_CTAE
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A great night for our JROTC program and cadets. We were activated as a Space Force Unit and celebrated the awesome achievements of our cadets. It was also great to see our former cadets. The Best Never Rest @APSCareerCenter @APS_CTE
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A very successful Senior Project at Wakefield HS this afternoon by one of our own on leadership and AFJROTC .@APSCareerCenter .@wakefieldptsa .#APSisAwesome
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Our Color Guard team was excited to open tonight’s Wakefield vs Yorktown HS basketball ball game—great effort and attention to detail!.@APSCareerCenter
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Three VA-821 cadets finished in the top 10 of the “Knockout” competition and we met members of the USAF Honor Guard Team after their amazing demonstration!.@APSCareerCenter
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Chief and Colonel are getting ready for a virtual meeting with our fellow @APSCareerCenter teachers! We've never been so excited for a meeting!.For the latest on our class, please check in with Canvas.Stay safe and keep making good choices.#ACCSpirit.#WeAreACC.#APSisAwesome
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A VA-821 cadet proudly opened the ACC Virtual Graduation 🎓 this evening! Well done!.@APSCareerCenter .#WeAreACC
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The VA821 unit would like to thank everyone involved for their assistance in helping the cadets have an awesome ball, understand customs, courtesies and etiquette, and get together for some fun after a very tough couple of years. @APSCareerCenter .@APS_CTE
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After a team building exercise in class today, 25 cadets attended this afternoon’s cadet staff meeting and were joined by 4 alumni leaders from last year! We miss them, but we loved all the new ideas discussed today!.@APSCareerCenter
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B Flight cadets and a few friends proudly opened another @APSVaSchoolBd meeting .@APSCareerCenter .#WeAreACC .#APSisAwesome
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A field trip to DC for our graduating seniors and third year cadets. An opportunity for them to apply their leadership and team building skills. @APSCareerCenter
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The Cadets had an awesome opportunity today to mentor and share how JROTC has been a motivating factor or had a rippling effect on their lives at the Color of Leadership Seminar. As usual they represented well. @APSCareerCenter
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An exciting time of the year, as our seniors start making plans for next year—today one of our own was accepted at the US Air Force Academy’s Preparatory School!!.@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome.#WeAreACC
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Thank you @ChefRandi14_ACC and @ACC_Culinary for the amazing meal and support for our Military Ball!!.@APSCareerCenter .#WeAreACC
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The Cadets are getting into the grove of JROTC and they are looking good doing it. Photo Day for the unit @APSCareerCenter
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Our third Glasgow Drill Championship was made possible by the record setting 10 chaperones who joined us by competition time—-we thank you 😊 .@APSCareerCenter
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Our final two events of the day were a complete success—both the Color Guards at the @APSCareerCenter Fashion Show and the @APSVaSchoolBd— today we lived up our motto—The Best Never Rest! We love to connect and support our community.
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C Flight cadets bid a fond farewell to Ms Cummings with the Air Force song, recognizing her 32 years of teaching—she was a great neighbor—we will miss her.@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome
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Amazing day at Glasgow High School for our cadets 😀!!!.#1 of 11 small schools overall and cadets placed in top 3 of all 9 events entered 🥇🏆🥇. @APSCareerCenter .@APS_CTAE .@Margaretchungcc .#APSisAwesome .#APSCTEMonth
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Practice makes perfect—another strong turn out for Color Guard practice .@APSCareerCenter .@APS_CTAE .#APSisAwesome
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Congratulations to CMSgt Kim Turner being named an Outstanding AFJROTC Instructor by HQAFJROTC today!!! We're so proud of all the great work she has done with our corps of cadets--making an impact everyday--The Best Never Rest.@APSCareerCenter .@APS_CTAE .#APSisAwesome
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We couldn't be prouder! Another highly successful Wakefield HS Senior Project by a cadet leader today via a video meeting!.@APSCareerCenter.@principalWHS.#APSisAwesome
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20+ cadets flawlessly supported tonight’s Color Guard at Wakefield .@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome
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Cadets representing at a special school board. Tonight we honored Col Scott Dierlam and Family, for the dedication and support to the Arlington Career Center and the VA-821 JROTC team. @APSCareerCenter
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Cadet leaders were busy again today preparing our new classroom and logistics room for the start of school next week.@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome
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A big night for VA-821! One of our outstanding @APSCareerCenter cadets was recognized during the @APSVaSchoolBd Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration for her outstanding service & many of our new cadets were in uniform for their first School Board!.@Margaretchungcc .#WeAreACC
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We loved the opportunity to open another APS School Board—great team work and chance work on basic AFJROTC skills .@APSCareerCenter
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We had the best time surprising our JROTC Graduates today. It was great to see their smiling faces. They are truly a resilient group. We will miss them all. @APSCareerCenter
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After a busy afternoon preparing for our Awards Night next week, our ABU wearing cadets kicked off tonight’s @APSVaSchoolBd meeting!.@APSCareerCenter
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The Cadets always thinking about JROTC. even on Halloween. They are trying to recruit Spider-Man and Black Panther. The Best Never Rest. @APSCareerCenter
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On Nature Day and all days, Chief & Colonel love to get outside with family members!.#StayACCtive #ACCSpiritAtHome #SpringSpirit #WeAreACC.@APSCareerCenter
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Congratulations!One of our very own has been accepted to Yale Young Global Scholars Summer Seminar. She will be presented with international perspectives and will consider the function of the arts/humanities when inspiring solutions to social problems/dilemmas. @APSCareerCenter
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VA-821 earned the “Silver Star” Community Service Award for AY 2020--HQ AFJROTC recognized only the top 5% of almost 900 units worldwide based on community service in support of schools and local communities--our senior leaders continue to build their legacy!.@APSCareerCenter
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We continued our Cultural Studies Celebrations this afternoon in C Flight with delicious food from around the globe.@APSCareerCenter .#WeAreACC
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Success!! Chief and Colonel had a great meeting with our fellow Human/Public Services teachers this morning—lots to talk and learn about.@APSCareerCenter.@APSACCECE.@ChefRandi14_ACC.#ACCSpirit.#WeAreACC .#APSisAwesome
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Today for Standards Day, our cadets did my heart good. Even though right now they are not required to be in uniform they showed up ready for class, looking sharp. I appreciate them adding a little bit of normalcy in our virtual world. "The Best Never Rest!".@APSCareerCenter
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Cadets from A Flight and a few friends may have set a VA821 record with 34 cadets proudly presenting the Colors at tonight’s APS School Board.@APSCareerCenter .@APS_CTAE .#APSisAwesome
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10 cadets were officially recognized as members of the Kitty Hawk Honor Society before drill practice and @APSVaSchoolBd Color Guard this evening!.@APSCareerCenter
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Our cadets never cease to amaze me. They are truly dedicated to giving their best in and out of class— wearing the uniform on Standards Day and having drill practice virtually. @APSCareerCenter
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Honored to support @APSCareerCenter ‘s Graduation that included several VA-821 seniors with our Color Guard team!.#APSisAwesome
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39 cadets and 7 chaperones were honored to support Wreaths Out this morning at Arlington National Cemetery .@APSCareerCenter .#WeAreACC .#APSisAwesome
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Catching up with some recent events: both last night's Color Guard @GeneralsPride football game and Thursday's drill practice!.@APSCareerCenter
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We learned so much on Saturday and we're already brainstorming process improvements!.@APSCareerCenter
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We’re super proud of our cadets. making small sacrifices—that’s what it’s all about. @APSCareerCenter
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A very professional Color Guard to support our @APSCareerCenter friends at today’s Academic Academy and HILT Graduation 🎓—#41 for the year.#APSisAwesome
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After 37 years in Room 204 , our classroom is moving down the hall @APSCareerCenter —we’re so proud of the many cadets that have sat in these seats over the years—also I appreciated the cadet reflections today on our last academic school day.#APSisAwesome
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Humbled to have Color Guards at both Culpepper Gardens for Veterans Day today.@APSCareerCenter .@Margaretchungcc .@APS_CTAE .#ASPisAwesome
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After leaving the Career Center this morning, we have arrived at Shepherd University for 7 days of leadership camp—cadets are now preparing their rooms for inspections.@APSCareerCenter .@Margaretchungcc .@APS_CTAE .#APSisAwesome
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The last couple of days the cadets spent time gearing up for the start of the new year. We are also wishing well and much success to a former cadet as he goes off to start his military journey.
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Our seniors got together and put on there own little prom. Cadets from Wakefield, Washington Liberty, Yorktown, HB Woodlawn and Arlington Career Center, continuing to build tight bonds outside of the classroom. VA821 memories. @APSCareerCenter
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14 returning cadet leaders met yesterday afternoon for 3 hours to prepare for the year ahead—The Best Never Rest!.@APSCareerCenter
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Thank you @JohnsonCintia and @APSCareerCenter Admin Team for enjoying Military Ball 2019 with our cadets and helping them work on their soft skills with great conversations .#WeAreACC .#APSisAwesome
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Our awesome picture day continued, as we learned an @MeridianMstangs cadet in our program just won an full Air Force ROTC Scholarship!.@APSCareerCenter
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Lots of teamwork this evening helping with tonight’s @APSVirginia College and Career Fair!.@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome
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Taking a few minutes out of our day to celebrate our cadets. We are glad to have you as apart of the team. @APSCareerCenter
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Thank you @APSVaSchoolBd for recognizing 10 Senior VA-821 cadets, who graduate in a few days, and US Army Specialist Dimas (VA-821 Alumni & Wakefield HS Class of 2019) for their incredible efforts!.@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome
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With construction 🚧 underway for the new @APSCareerCenter , we’re happy to report that our new flag poles are up and working! There is a lot of history and great memories at the old location to include the daily flag detail, drill, PT and meetings to just name a few.
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After a busy day of practice, travel and one last stop at 7-11, Chief and Colonel checked their roster and said good night 😴💤 to the 26 drill team cadets—we’re thankful to be joined by 7 parents.@APSCareerCenter .#APSisAwesome.#WeAreACC
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Cadets raised the flags this morning before PT to include the Freedom Flag in remembrance of September 11, 2001.@APSCareerCenter .@APS_CTAE .#APSRemembers .#APSisAwesome.#APSBack2School
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They have big dreams and we wanted them to know, we are proud of them and are here to continue to cheer them on.@APSCareerCenter
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The Career Center team proudly supported today’s Spirit Wear in support of the Month of the Military Child!.@apscareercenter.#WeAreACC
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Inspiring day at US Patent Office with Computer Science for All Color Guard and reception with top industry experts and AFJROTC leadership including The Director of AFJROTC!! And thank you @Margaretchungcc for your continual non-stop support for our cadets!!.@APSCareerCenter
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