• Desert Talon is an annual multi-service drill competition.  JROTC units from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force will converge on Hamilton HS, 4 November 2023.
     
    All teams are coming to demonstrate their abilities in several categories, including armed and unarmed inspection, regulation & exhibition drill, and in color guard.  This year's events begin at 0800 hrs, and end with closing remarks and trophy presentation at approximately 1400 hrs(or sooner). Judges come from Armed Forces Recruiting offices, and cadets from the ROTC detachments at  Arizona State University and Embry Riddle.
     
    All participating schools will adhere to their school district's COViD protocols in place at the time of the drill meet.
     
    We will have a "lunch station" where they will be selling a "meal deal", which consists of pizza, chips, and a drink.  The cost is $7 and can be preordered if needed.  
     
    Remember there are no changing rooms available at this drill meet.   The presentation of trophies will take place outside on the small exhibition pads immediately following the drill down.
     
    If your school is interested in competing this year, contact MSgt Driver: driver.fred@cusd80.com or 480-883-5205.   
     
    Click here to view the current SOP
    Clickhere to view the Letter of Intent and Entry Form
     
    Entry forms must be received by 27 October 2023 and may be snail mailed to the address below, or emailed to AZ-862@afjrotc.com.
     
    Please make food and coin checks payable as follows: (cash is accepted on the day)
    AZ-862 Booster Club
    3700 S. Arizona Ave.
    Chandler, AZ 85248
     
    Please make all entry fees payable as follows: (cash is accepted on the day) HAMILTON HS AFJROTC
    3700 S. Arizona Ave.
    Chandler, AZ 85248
     
     
    Below is a current list of schools that have sent their entry forms. 
     
    SERVICE SCHOOL NAME SWEEPSTAKES
    AFJROTC AQUA FRIA  
    AFJROTC CAMPO VERDE  
    MCJROTC CIBOLA X
    AJROTC COCNINO  
    AFJROTC DEER VALLEY  
    AJROTC FLOWING WELLS  
    AFJROTC GILBERT X
    AFJROTC HAMILTON X
    AFJROTC HIGLEY X
    AJROTC MARCOS DE NIZA  
    AJROTC MARYVALE X
    AJROTC RED MOUNTAIN X
    AJROTC SKYLINE  
    AJROTC SOUTHPOINTE  
    NJROTC THUNDERBIRD X
    AJROTC TREVOR BROWNE  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     Desert Talon coins: $10.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Last Modified on October 22, 2023