AFJROTC Articles

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
June 2, 2023
‘New Hampshire lucky to share his journey, vision for education’

Retired Lt. Col. Christian Cheetham, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor, Alvirne High School AFJROTC NH-20031, Hudson, NH, was named New Hampshire's 2023 Teacher of the Year during a surprise celebration from a pool of 44 nominees.
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

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