The three cadet authors of the top three reflective essays are honored at the Pershing Award Ceremony during Graduation Week, and are presented a Pershing Medallion – gold, silver and bronze ...

After 1,045 essays were submitted, five finalists were recognized for their introspective pieces as part of the 15th annual Gen. John J. Pershing Reflective Essay competition awards ceremony May ...

To be eligible, an entrant must be a New Jersey resident and a graduating high school senior who has visited the NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and written a reflective essay based on the experience.