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Air Education and Training Command

Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

Makhenzi Jackson, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, swings on the monkey bars at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. The cadets were challenged both physically and mentally as they navigated the Army obstacle course, gaining a firsthand experience of the rigorous training military personnel undergo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

Charlie Wilson, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, pulls himself across the wooden beams at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Students from over eight JROTC programs in the Hampton Roads community, participated in the installation tour, gaining insights into military life.

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

Elena Castillo, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, low crawls through the dirt at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. The cadets faced the Army obstacle course, tackling various challenges that provided them with a hands-on understanding of physical and mental resilience required in military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

A Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet walks across a wooden beam during the Army obstacle course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. JROTC members partook in hands-on activities at various units, gaining insights into potential military careers in support of recruitment efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

Martin Daris, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, low crawls across wooden beams during the Army obstacle course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. The tour showcased the unique joint base operations, giving students a comprehensive view of the collaborative efforts between the Air Force and Army at the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

Charlie Wilson, left, and Stori Ballard, both Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets, observe at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. The participation of 125 JROTC students from the Hampton Roads community underscored the tour's role in enhancing community ties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

An aircraft trainer is set ablaze during a fire exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. This exercise was not only a training opportunity for the 633d Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, but was also viewed by Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from over eight school districts. This dynamic highlighted the importance of community engagement and military cooperation by involving the Hampton Roads’ students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Bundy, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron fireman, poses for a portrait during a fire exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Bundy was one of the many firemen who participated in the fire exercise, playing a crucial role in demonstrating essential firefighting techniques and safety protocols. This exercise also provided approximately 125 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets with the opportunity to experience these procedures in action and learn firsthand from military professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

Aaden Spence, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, runs by a speed detector at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. Cadets received an in-depth briefing on the multifaceted roles of the 633d Security Forces Squadron, including Military Working Dogs and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edward Thomas, Air Combat Command legal operations manager, speaks with Cheyenne Crandell, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. The tour, organized by the 633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs, supports efforts to build trust and transparency between the military and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Day of Discovery: Over 100 JROTC Cadets Explore Military Life

Published July 1, 2024
By Senior Airman Mikaela Smith
633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- Makhenzi Jackson, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet, swings on the monkey bars at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 26, 2024. The cadets were challenged both physically and mentally as they navigated the Army obstacle course, gaining a firsthand experience of the rigorous training military personnel undergo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)