AFJROTC Articles

Oct. 30, 2024
Perseverance Pays Off: From Junior ROTC Cadet to Flight Surgeon

Captain Andrea Bartlett, a flight surgeon with the 42nd Medical Group at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, has a story that truly embodies perseverance. Her path to this professional milestone has been challenging, but her unwavering determination and resilience have led her to achieve her
Sept. 24, 2024
From High School Cadet to Military Training Instructor: Master Sgt. Candice Davis’ Inspiring Journey

Master Sgt. Candice Davis, a military training instructor at Officer Training School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, has achieved a dream she’s held since high school. Her journey, however, has been anything but ordinary.
Sept. 6, 2024
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
Aug. 15, 2024
Aaliyah Jones: VFW’s 2024 Cadet of the Year shines bright

Today, we’re spotlighting a young woman who defies singular labels. At just 17, she’s already a standout in multiple arenas. Meet Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Aaliyah Jones, a rising senior at Oxon Hill High School for Science and Technology, recently honored as the 2024 Veterans of
Aug. 14, 2024
Trailblazing reservist: First drill-status airman takes on Junior ROTC instructor role

In a historic milestone, Master Sgt. Cynthia Webster has become the first Air Force reservist to serve as an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps instructor while maintaining her drill status. Webster, who has dedicated 13 years to the Air Force, began her new role as an Aerospace
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 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.
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

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