March 21, 2024 Honoring Excellence: Assistant Secretary Engages with Cadets at Prestigious Drill Competition The Honorable Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, attended the Air Force Junior ROTC Open Drill Nationals competition in Fairborn, Ohio March 16. Throughout the day, Wagner engaged with cadets and instructors, culminating in his keynote address during
March 14, 2024 Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Delivers Lifesaving CPR Retired Technical Sgt. Mariano Morua is the Air Force Junior ROTC Aerospace Science Instructor at Crescenta Valley High School outside Los Angeles, a position he started in January, just nine days after his official Air Force retirement. With 20 years of experience as an Air Force security forces
March 8, 2024 Prospective Instructors The success of Air Force Junior ROTC would not be possible without the expertise and dedication of the more than 1,600 retired Airmen who serve as Aerospace Science Instructors.
March 7, 2024 Navigating Victory: Air Force Junior ROTC Cadets Shine at Orienteering Championships Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from nine high schools across five states competed in Air Force Junior ROTC’s National Orienteering Championships on February 23-24 at the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve in New Port Richey, Florida.Cadets competed in a variety of divisions and courses over the
March 4, 2024 About Air Force Junior ROTC Welcome to Air Force Junior ROTC. The mission of Air Force Junior ROTC is to "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community." Air Force Junior ROTC is not an USAF accessions program and cadets are never under any obligation to join the military. Air Force
Feb. 16, 2024 Steady Hands, Focused Minds: The Precision of Air Force Junior ROTC Cadets in Marksmanship Competition Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from across the southern United States converged on Anniston, Ala. from February 8-10 to compete in the Civilian Marksmanship Program JROTC Regional Championships. 16 AFJROTC units representing seven states including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, North
Feb. 9, 2024 Parents and Educators Prospective Air Force Junior ROTC Family Prospective Air Force Junior ROTC Family, Thank you for considering Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) for your loved one. AFJROTC is an incredible program and our mission is “To develop
Jan. 26, 2024 Unlocking Futures: Air Force Junior ROTC’s J-100 Scholarship Program Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC announced the winners of its J-100 “Character-in-Leadership” Scholarship Program, providing recipients four years of 100% paid tuition at any university with an Air Force ROTC detachment. This is the fourth year of the program, which continues to
Jan. 25, 2024 Flight Academy The Air Force JROTC Flight Academy is an approximately 8-week summer aviation training program, conducted at partnering universities nationwide. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Private Pilot’s Certification.
Dec. 6, 2023 Air Force Junior ROTC Units Excel at JROTC Raider National Championships Air Force Junior ROTC units from across the U.S. competed at the JROTC Raider National Championships in Molena, Ga. from Nov. 17-19, 2023. Air Force teams placed in the top tier of multiple event categories throughout the competition.