KCCC’s JROTC to host 20th anniversary Military Ball

April 18 event will celebrate two decades of the program and feature a KCCC JROTC alumna as guest speaker

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Published March 2, 2026 - 6:36 a.m.

Knox County Career Center’s JROTC will host its 20th Anniversary Military Ball on Saturday, April 18, at The Gallagher Centre at 6:30 p.m.

The evening will begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by our guest speaker, program, and dancing. The featured guest speaker for the evening will be Amber Cox, US Air Force Major and 2012 graduate of KCCC’s JROTC.

KCCC’s JROTC alumni are welcome to join us by purchasing a ticket for the evening on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling Mrs. Addair at KCCC at (740) 397-5820 x2601.

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