AFJROTC Articles

May 25, 2023
Prospective Instructors

The success of Air Force Junior ROTC would not be possible without the expertise and dedication of the nearly 1,900 retired Airmen who serve as Aerospace Science Instructors.
May 23, 2023
‘Ultimate role model’ named 2023 Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet of the Year

Cadet Kayley Spitzer performs her duties as color guard commander for Clover High School Air Force Junior ROTC SC-951, Clover, SC. Spitzer is the 2023 AFJROTC Cadet of the Year and Air and Space Association Cadet Leadership Award winner in which she competed against approximately 31,000 eligible
May 19, 2023
AFJROTC archers aim for, take gold at national competition

Air Force Junior ROTC cadets took home top honors again at another joint-service Junior ROTC event – the 2023 Eastern Archery Nationals in Louisville, KY, on May 13.
May 18, 2023
CMSAF drills down at National High School Championships

The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass was on-hand at the 2023 National High School Drill Team Championships, aka. The Nationals, May 6 in Daytona Beach, FL. The two-day event at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach was packed with activities and competitions. Air Force
May 10, 2023
‘Largest robotics competition in the world brings AFJROTC cadets’ STEM skills to life’

Air Force Junior ROTC robotics teams did not need AI to cogitate themselves to unprecedented success at the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation’s 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship April 25 – May 4 in Dallas. Eleven AFJROTC units competed against 119 JROTC teams from
April 28, 2023
JROTC cadets impress recruiters, leadership during school visit

Air Force Recruiting Service senior leaders and Total Force recruiters gathered at Hoover High School here April 22 to engage with and inspire the school’s young Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets.Cadet Carol Pavlak, an ROTC squadron commander, former captain for the drill team
April 21, 2023
Texas AFJROTC Unit wins 1st-ever Aerial Drone Competition Championship Texas – Perseverance

Hosted by the high school’s Air Force Junior ROTC Unit TX-924, the inaugural Aerial Drone Competition Championship Texas – Perseverance comprised of JROTC, high school and middle school students from nine states: Texas, Hawaii, Florida, Minnesota, Mississippi, West Virginia,
April 11, 2023
AFJROTC’s ‘Terabyte Falcons’ take 2nd place in national cyber defense contest

The AFA CyberPatriot 15th annual competition came to a close with the AFJROTC Scripps Ranch High School Terabyte Falcons placing as the runner-up in the All Service Division.
April 4, 2023
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
March 28, 2023
Under The Wings

Mission: Develop Airmen and Citizens of Character through AFJROTC MentorshipThe mission of the Under the Wings Mentorship Program (UTW) is to develop Airmen and Citizens of Character through AFJROTC mentorship. This is accomplished through handpicked Airmen who embody the core values of the Air

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