Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, cadet Flight commanders and cadet Squadron commanders closely monitored the cadets. Cadet Flight commanders selected one from each Aerospace Science level in their Flight to be a candidate for Below the Zone. Below the Zone is a rigorous process where they have to be chosen by the respective Squadron CC of their Flights after a short interview. These cadet commanders are looking for cadets who go above and beyond, proving their character and leadership in their daily activities. A panel interview will be hosted by the Top 5 and overseen by Master Sergeant DeLorenzo. Only one Cadet from each Aerospace Science level will be selected from the entire corps. This year's winners from AS-1 to AS-4, respectively, are C/A1C Jimin Zheng, C/Ssgt Darren Xu, C/Tsgt Tammy Lin, and C/Capt Kyle Xie. They will be receiving a double promotion for being chosen as Below the Zone Cadets.

On December 13th, North Quincy High School hosted its home drill meet, welcoming eight schools—Lowell, Springfield Central, Peabody, Haverhill, Assabet, Salem, The English, and North Quincy—and over 300 participants, along with family members and friends. Cadets competed in a variety of armed and unarmed events, including Regulation, Inspection, Color Guard, Team Exhibition, Dual Exhibition, and New Cadet. Before the awards ceremony, Unarmed and Armed Knockout events took place, with several North Quincy cadets placing in both categories, demonstrating precision in drill. In culmination of several weeks of preparation, practice, and dedication, the MA-841st earned multiple trophies and secured 1st Overall at the drill meet. North Quincy placed 1st in Armed and Unarmed Regulation, Armed and Unarmed Inspection, New Cadet, Unarmed Team Exhibition, and Armed Dual Exhibition. Additionally, the unit earned 2nd place in Armed Color Guard and 3rd place in Unarmed Color Guard and Armed Exhibition. C/Lt. Col. Ethan Xu and C/2nd Lt. Fiona Chen achieved the awards of 1st Overall Commander in the armed and unarmed regulation categories, respectively. Throughout the drill meet, teamwork, leadership, and accountability strengthened across the corps, while reinforcing standards of excellence in execution and professionalism.

At 5:00 PM, attendance for twenty JROTC cadets took place inside Parker Elementary School’s library. Cadets were assigned to various stations, including bracelet making, washable tattoos, nail painting, and Christmas ornament decorating, with two cadets stationed at each area. With demonstration of strong teamwork, the cadets communicated effectively with one another to ensure all stations ran smoothly. The organization maintained smoothly throughout the event, with staff and participants receiving proper support. As the event concluded, cadets stayed behind to clean up the stations before leaving the event after ensuring the library returned to its original condition.

On October 30th, twelve cadets attended the National Security Symposium at Quincy High School as part of the Adams Speaker Series hosted by the Adams Presidential Center. Four cadets presented the colors while Cadet Major Ethan Liu led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The event featured distinguished guests, including General Joseph F. Dunford, the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Massachusetts Congressman Stephen F. Lynch. Throughout the event, cadets greeted guests upon arrival and distributed notecards for attendees to write questions for the speakers. They later collected these notecards and handed them to the event moderator to assist in facilitating the Q&A session. During the first half of the symposium, cadets listened attentively to discussions on leadership, global security, and the responsibilities of national service. This experience left a lasting impact on the cadets, inspiring them to reflect on the importance of service, discipline, and civic engagement in their own futures.

On October 24, 2025, at five PM, a total of thirty-two cadets participated in helping Parker Elementary School's annual trunk or treat. Out of the thirty-two cadets, six were selected to oversee the mini-games in the center of the park. The rest of the cadets were split into pairs. They were responsible for assisting the parents with the trunks. The cadets passed out candy from the trunks and were in charge of the mini-games. Additionally, two cadets were responsible for ensuring there was enough candy at every trunk. If any trunks were low on candy, the two cadets would grab a bag of candy supplied by the school and refill them. At the end of the event, all the cadets helped with cleaning up the trunks, mini-games, and trash.

The iCanBike Summer Camp, hosted by the city of Quincy, provides a supportive environment for people with disabilities to learn and enjoy recreational biking. Lasting from August 18-25, AFJROTC cadets attended two daily sessions, each lasting 75 minutes, to offer guidance and encouragement to the striving bikers. To ensure safety, each biker was assigned 2-3 cadets, as they progressively improved in both skill and confidence throughout the week. By the end of the event, cadets held the honor of presenting certificates of completion to all participants, marking the end of the iCanBike program on a gratifying note. 

On a trip to Washington, D.C. from June 20-24, JLAB Team I performed spectacularly in the JLAB National Championship, advancing through the quarterfinals and successfully reaching the semifinals. After months of studying numerous subjects and materials, the cadets competed against other schools in trivia, winning 5 out of the 7 playoff rounds on the first day. Despite being eliminated during the semifinals, the team placed 3rd out of over 500 Air Force teams nationwide and spent the remaining time exploring the nation’s capital. The trophy brought back to the school highlights their academic excellence, teamwork, and dedication in the unit. 

On the evening of September 15, cadets of all years convened in the atrium to prepare for Back to School Night, an event dedicated to informing parents about their children’s school environment and education. Wearing with pride the full AFJROTC uniform for the corps, the assigned cadets, stationed at the front and back entrances of the school, greeted all incoming families warmly. The parents explored their children's classrooms and briefed themselves on this year’s coursework, as cadets continued to maintain a welcoming atmosphere. Divided into groups of four, each group took charge of a designated floor, providing directions and answering any questions from guardians. Through their presence, the cadets ensured the event ran smoothly for the rest of the night.