Mountain Home veterans celebrate zero suicides at 20th annual picnic

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 30 marked a historic milestone at its 20th annual Veterans Outreach and Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, celebrating zero veteran suicides in Baxter County this year while honoring those who served. The achievement stands in stark contrast to statewide trends. Arkansas recorded approximately 547 suicide deaths in 2022, with about 18…

ByChris FultonOctober 8, 20250Comments

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Two cadets from the Mountain Home NJROTC earned full-ride scholarships to top tier universities

During the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year, cadet Lieutenant Commander Makaela Broad and cadet Lieutenant Commander Justin Rula applied for the National Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship. In true Bomber fashion, both cadets have set their eyes on the sky and aspire to be in Naval Aviation. Just before graduating Mountain…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 22, 20240Comments

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MHHS’s NJROTC embarks on epic journey, competes at All High School Drill Nationals

From April 28th to May 7th, the NJROTC of Mountain Home High School took the trip of a lifetime. The Bomber Battalion’s competition teams traveled from the top of Arkansas all the way to Daytona Beach, Florida, having the honor to participate in the annual All High School Drill Nationals held on May 4th and…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 15, 20240Comments

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Mountain Home NJROTC defeats John F. Kennedy AJROTC

Mountain Home NJROTC defeated John F. Kennedy AJROTC 954.1 to 922.2 in the 2024 National Air Rifle New Shooter League. Mountain Home NJROTC was led by Emerson Walls who shot a 255.4. The remaining contributing members were Karhys Herbert, Lukas Pool , and Aspen Douglas. They are from Mountain Home, AR, and are coached by…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 11, 20240Comments

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Mountain Home NJROTC Drone Team shines at Shawnee Mission North Drone and Drill Meet

On February 2nd and 3rd, the Bomber Battalion of the Mountain Home School NJROTC competed at the Shawnee Mission North drone and drill meet, hosted by the Shawnee Mission North High School NJROTC, in Shawnee Mission, Kansas . Competing against several top-tier Navy JROTC units, the Bomber Battalion Drone Team took First Place Overall at…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffFebruary 8, 20240Comments

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Mountain Home High School NJROTC dominates at Airedale Invitational, emerging victorious across three states

The Bomber Battalion of Mountain Home High School's NJROTC program has once again soared to unparalleled heights, showcasing their exceptional skills and unyielding determination at the Annual Airedale Invitational, hosted by Alma High School NJROTC on December 8th and 9th. Facing off against top-tier Navy and Marine JROTC units from Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, the…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffDecember 12, 20230Comments

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MHHS Cadet ranks first in American Legion Postal Shoot

Cadet Chief Petty Officer Christian Depoister was the highest shooter in the state of Arkansas for the first round of the American Legion 2022 Postal Shoot. Cadet Depoister is a Junior at Mountain Home High School Career Academies and is in his third year in the school’s NJROTC program. He is the unit’s Safety…

ByChris FultonFebruary 11, 20220Comments

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