AFJROTC Articles

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
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
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
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.
Nov. 8, 2023
Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy Helps Turn Dreams to Reality

Cadet Maria Hall is a fifth-year senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. An active member of the Corps of Cadets, Hall continues to pursue her passion to become an Air Force fighter pilot, a dream she’s had since she was 11 years old.Having participated in Air
Sept. 26, 2023
J-100 Scholarship Information

The J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship program provides 100 cadets a full scholarship with benefits.· Four years of 100% paid tuition at any university, or crosstown partner, with an AFROTC detachment· A $10,000 per-year allowance for university-owned/on-campus housing· An annual book
Sept. 14, 2023
Leadership Development Requirements

Air Force Junior ROTC cadets across the nation dedicate countless hours to their unit’s drill team. Drill Team participation is used as a means of instilling discipline and esprit de corps, and continues to be one of the finest methods for developing confidence and leadership abilities of
July 26, 2023
Drill Team Resources

The 30-STEP DRILL SEQUENCE will be used to teach cadets assigned to 870 units worldwide. This video and the instructor's booklet will be used to teach new instructors how to march cadets. The Learn to Lead Cadet Drill Guide provides drill guidance for cadet leaders. The governing

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