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Jan. 24, 2023
Cadets take over Air Force ROTC Instagram, give perspectives on new scholarship

The detachment is hosting Air Force and AFROTC senior leaders to introduce the Charles McGee Leadership Award, a two-year scholarship to help relieve financial burdens to allow cadets to focus on their academic and leadership development. Available to all eligible cadets in their junior and senior
Sept. 30, 2022
AFROTC Detachment 015 hosts historic fly-in

The Air Force ROTC Detachment 015 hosted a team of aviation professionals from the 12th Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas, on Sept. 24, 2022, to educate and inspire current and future Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC cadets toward rated careers.
Sept. 8, 2022
Rural American town welcomes Air Force Junior ROTC opportunity

A rural community in southern Ohio is among the newest recipients of an Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) unit. Cadets at Logan High School in Logan, Ohio, are starting the first full year of their AFJROTC program as a result of years of hard work from instructors, school staff members, and the
Sept. 6, 2022
AU | Air Force Special Warfare programs for ROTC, USAFA cadets

Air Force Special Warfare created a formalized special warfare cadet program to help Air Force ROTC and U.S. Air Force Academy cadets prepare to be special tactics, combat rescue, or tactical air control party officers.
Aug. 1, 2022
Cantwell takes command of Holm Center

Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell took command of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development from Brig. Gen. Leslie Maher during a change of command ceremony, July 28, 2022.
July 18, 2022
AFROTC grants accommodations for first Sikh cadet

Cadet Gursharan Virk, a sophomore information assurance major at Detachment 255 at University of Iowa, is now allowed to wear Sikhism ceremonial accessories and abide by the religion’s grooming standards, which includes wearing a turban, necklace and bracelet, while having an uncut beard, in
June 14, 2022
AFJROTC regional director inducted into National Military Drill Hall of Fame

For retired Chief Master Sgt. R. Wayne Barron, a former AFJROTC aerospace science instructor, his induction is a significant milestone amidst decades of service to the nation, the Air Force and the citizen-development program.
May 31, 2022
Moving safely back to normal: AFROTC Field Training returns to Maxwell

This is the first time since 2019 that field training will be conducted at normal capacity on Maxwell throughout the summer, marking a departure from modified operations as the COVID-19 pandemic abates.
May 11, 2022
SecAF presents leadership awards to AU faculty, staff and students

The Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award recognizes those students, cadets, faculty and staff who exhibit exemplary leadership, character and ethical behavior. It’s the most prestigious award given by Air University on behalf of the secretary of the Air Force.
May 9, 2022
Air Force JROTC unit aims high at national drill event

Typically referred to as the Air Force Nationals, this capstone event encapsulates a year or more of perseverance, practice and precision to recognize the best drill teams across the AFJROTC enterprise.