ABOUT US

Golden Eagle Battalion  JROTC is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and leadership skills in students at the Paxon School for Advanced Studies in Jacksonville, Florida. Our comprehensive program is designed to prepare students for success in their academic careers and beyond. We focus on cultivating a culture of respect, responsibility, and resilience, providing an environment where students can thrive. Our dedicated Instructors are committed to guiding students on their educational journey, emphasizing the importance of character development alongside academic achievement. We believe in the potential of every student and are passionate about equipping them with the skills necessary for future success.

JROTC INSTRUCTORS

Major Kenneth DeVoe

Senior Army Instructor

Command Sergeant Major Rietta Owens

Army Instructor

Command Sergeant Major Kevin Williams

Army Instructor

BATTALION LEADERSHIP

Battalion Commander

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Juana Miranda (LET 4)

Battalion Command Sergeant Major

Cadet Command Sergeant Major Leonora Melo-Mendoza (LET 4)

Battalion Executive Officer

Cadet Major Mirah Flores (LET 4)

S-1 Adjutant Officer

Cadet First Lieutenant Layla Parks (LET 3)

S-2 Security and Intelligence Officer

Cadet First Lieutenant Ryan Caesar (LET 3) 

S-3 Training and Operations Officer 

Cadet Major Shiloh Byers (LET 4)

S-4 Supply and Logistics Officer 

Cadet First Lieutenant Aubrie Coleman (LET 3)

S-5 Special Operations Officer

Cadet Master Sergeant Winter Malouin (LET 4)

S-6 Communications and Public Affairs Officer

Cadet Captain Srirama Poduri (LET 4)

S-7 Purple Star Operations Officer

Cadet First Lieutenant Jacob Pierce (LET 3)

Battalion Chaplain

Cadet Captain Brennan Falch (LET 4)