Welcome to DesertEaglesDrillTeam.tk, the online home of the Desert Eagles Drill Team. The team is
based at Lancaster High School's Air Force JROTC program, in Lancaster,
California. It has only been in existence for two years, and regularly places in
local and regional competitions. The team is an armed military precision drill
team. It is composed of 10 cadets, including the commander. It is our goal to represent the Wing of cadets
at Lancaster High School with the use of our M-1 Garand rifles, performing and
competing, defining excellence in our unit, AFJROTC CA-20014.
2.27.04
I recently made a short video of our performance at the high
school information night last week. Check it out on the video section of the
multimedia page.
1.20.05
Due to the limited amount of time I am allotted to get a large
amount of information to you, I will create a newsletter-type handout once in a
while to keep you updated on the happenings of the team. Here is a link to the
first newsletter: Newsletters
12.21.04
Hey everyone! I hope you are enjoy your winter break! I wish
you a Merry Christmas! Be prepared for some fun practices when we come back.
-Juan
12.10.04
Last Monday, as all of you know, it was announced that we will
not be competing in this upcoming competition. Keep working hard, guys. All this
work has not been done in vain. We will continue to stay motivated and work
harder. We will CONQUER at SCIDM and Redondo!
11.23.04
Excellent performance this morning! I have been receiving
positive feedback from everyone today. I have uploaded the pictures from the
foggy morning. They look cool. Check them out in the multimedia page. Our old
picture galleries will be offered in a special "archive" page soon.
11.12.04
We have a domain name! Sort of...if you would like an easier
way to reach this site, all you have to do is type "www.DesertEaglesDrillTeam.tk".
11.02.04
Our name has been changed! We have now decided upon our
OFFICIAL team name. Team "Silent Thunder" is no more! We are now the Desert
Eagles Drill Team! Hoorah!
10.27.04
We have hit the floor running and only need to begin SPRINTING
with our exhibition routine. The planned competition breakdown is as follows:
--Where? Huntington Beach! That's right! Right next to
the beautiful ocean!
--How? Charter bus
--Why? Because I said so.
-2005 West Coast National Drill Team
Competition (official
website)
--When? April 2, 2005
--Where? Raytheon Facilities in El Segundo, CA
--How? Charter Bus
--Why? Because I said so.
I hope to attend more competitions this year but these are the
competitions we will be attending "for sure".
If you are would like to see the cadet knowledge sheet,
click here. I know some people would like
access to it. If you would like the word document
click here.
10.14.04
I have received official word from the Colonel at Valley View
High School's AFJROTC that their competition will be December the 11th, 2004.
That will be our first competition. Cadet O'Connor and I will be busy completing
a thorough practice schedule (including) weekends that you will all be required
to sign. Also, our drill team will be marching with the Drill & Ceremonies
Squadron at the Homecoming parade tomorrow, Friday the 15th. Public Affairs will
be taking pictures of cadets in uniform for the website.
10.13.04
Woohoo, another update. Okay, the new A-Team has been chosen!
To see the list of the A-Team, click here to go to the
"Team" page. A list of names accompanied by photos and stuff will be posted soon
for each of our teams. Cadet Castruita is the new B-Team commander, so
congratulations to her! Also, new M-1 Garand rifles have been issued to the
following people : Cadets Campbell, Lorek, Tadle, and Pingol. Congrats to you!
Berets/ropes have been distributed to new A-Team members and additional berets
will be distributed at the commander's discretion.
After the Homecoming Parade is done with we will begin
concentrating on our Exhibition Drill Routine. Team members, a word of advice,
PRACTICE YOUR INSPECTION SKILLS. We'll have semi-weekly practices with A and B
team combined into one flight. Stay motivated and inspired. Adios.
9.13.04
Welcome back! School has once again started and an exciting
new season of drill has once again arrived. I, c/2LT Vazquez have been chosen as
your new Drill Team Commander and c/MSgt O'connor is your Deputy Commander. We are
excited to let you know that this is going to be, by far, the best drill season
since the formation of the team. I cannot wait to be able to practice with our
rifles. Once we master regulation drill with and without arms, expect some
intense exhibition training. This year's keywords are : Timing, Snap, Timing,
Snap, and as one man said on the Drill Jungle, INTENSITY! Hoorah!
