July 29, 2024 Forging the Future: Tipton takes the reins at Air Force Junior ROTC Lieutenant Colonel Matthew E. Tipton assumed the role of Director of Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on June 14, 2024. As the head of one of the largest and most diverse organizations in the Department of Defense, Tipton oversees
June 28, 2024 The 2024 Junior ROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl: A Showcase of Excellence Billed as the nation’s largest academic competition, the Junior ROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl convened on the campus of Catholic University from June 21-24. The event saw the top 16 Air Force Junior ROTC academic teams, along with 53 high school teams from other services representing the top 2%
June 20, 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.
June 12, 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
June 3, 2024 Selfless Service: Florida student honored as Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet of the Year A cadet from Mount Dora High School in Florida has been named the Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet of the Year for the 2023-24 academic year.Cadet Peyton Scott was selected from a pool of more than 17,000 high school juniors enrolled in Air Force Junior ROTC at 831 units around the world.
May 1, 2024 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
April 17, 2024 Air Force Junior ROTC expands opportunity to actively serving Guard and Reserve members The opportunity to serve as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor has expanded significantly, adding thousands of newly eligible personnel.The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act created for the first time, the eligibility for non-retired, currently serving members of each military service’s
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 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