The community is invited to attend the JROTC Raider Fitness Competition and Service Day on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Ariel Foundation Park.

Servitus is Latin for "to serve". The goal is to bring focus to those who serve their country and community.

We invite the public to watch and cheer on 300 to 400 JROTC cadets. Teams from around Ohio and neighboring states will compete as well as hearing stories of those who serve and encourage others to take action to serve in some way for our community.

It will be a very exciting day watching the cadets compete in:

• Woodland Trek - A one-mile run through rugged woods wearing ruck packs that may weigh as much as 45 pounds.
• Litter Carry - A 1/2 mile run over, under, and through obstacles while carrying simulated personnel on two medical litter.
• Heavy Object Course - A 1/2 mile course that includes moving thousands of pounds of various weights and objects through the course.
• Tower Climb - A climb to the top of Rastin Tower but the climb is preceded by pulling an armored Army HUMVEE and a fitness course.
• One Rope Bridge - A rope bridge is tied between two trees with a rappelling rope, and the team uses carabiners to cross the span without touching the ground.

Recruiters from every branch of the military will be there and provide equipment for show and tell.

Food trucks will be on site. Bring your lawn chair and blanket.

All are welcome to attend this free, spectacular community event!

This event is hosted by:
Christopher Salvucci, LTC, USAF (RET)
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
Knox County Career Center AFJROTC