News - Tag AFJROTC

June 28, 2022
AFJROTC instructor retires after 58 years in uniform

Retired Senior Master Sgt. David Weissgerber, aerospace science instructor, AFJROTC Unit JA-932, Kadena High School, Okinawa, Japan, will be retiring after an astounding 35-year career as an AFJROTC instructor, and this on top a distinguished 23-year active duty military career.
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 18, 2022
AF Global Strike Command brings Project Tuskegee, B-1B bomber to Maxwell

Project Tuskegee was created by Gen. Anthony Cotton, AFGSC commander and former Air University commander. The project is a partnership with Tuskegee University where Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps are exposed to opportunities available as an AFGSC “Striker.”
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.
Sept. 8, 2021
Air Force Junior JROTC advances new Career Technical Education pathway for services’ counterparts

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala -- Air Force Junior ROTC cadets along with JROTC cadets from the other services now have a new Career Technical Education pathway at high schools across the nation and many countries and U.S. territories around the world, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
March 17, 2021
AFJROTC cadets experience mobility air power

Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets from Southeast High School, Oklahoma City, visited Altus Air Force Base, March 10, 2021. Cadets toured the base to learn about how we train exceptional mobility Airmen and experience life first-hand at an active duty installation.
March 9, 2021
Air Force Junior ROTC selects winners for new annual scholarship

Headquarters Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (HQ AFJROTC), in conjunction with Air University and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, is proud to announce it has selected the winners of the inaugural The J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship.
Jan. 5, 2021
AFJROTC flies, fights and wins vs COVID-19

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets continue to strive and thrive across the nation and around the word despite ever-changing coronavirus constraints.
Dec. 29, 2020
AFJROTC flies, fights and wins vs COVID-19

Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets continue to strive and thrive across the nation and around the word despite ever-changing coronavirus constraints.
Nov. 2, 2020
AFJROTC Flight Academy flying again in 2021

The COVID-19 coronavirus forced Headquarters AFJROTC to shut down the Flight Academy for 2020. However, AFJROTC high school cadets who will be 17 by July 9, 2021, and are interested in earning a Private Pilot’s Certification are encouraged to apply by Nov. 25.