LEADERSHIP STARTS HERE
Welcome to the Ashley Ridge High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program. Our goal is to provide your cadet with life skills in order to thrive and excel in school, and to become outstanding, responsible citizens and leaders in life after graduation. We work to build teamwork, self-discipline, dedication to community and nation, and pride in a job well done.
2026-2027
EXECUTIVE STAFF
CADET GROUP COMMANDER
c/ Colonel Ava Norton
CADET GROUP VICE COMMANDER
c/ Colonel Makiyah Kirkman
CADET GROUP EXECUTIVE OFFICER
c/ Major Kayden Bausch
STANDARDIZATION & EVALUATION COMMANDER
c/ Major David Chronister
SQUADRON 1 COMMANDER
c/ Major Joel Wickens
SQUADRON 2 COMMANDER
c/ Major Bailei Plymel
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
c/ Major Conner Jackson
ACADEMICS/DISCIPLINARY OFFICER
c/ Captain Gabriel Draper
CADET PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
c/ Captain Khloe Sarine
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
c/ Captain Jordan Mette
CADET CHIEF ENLIGHTEN MANAGER
c/ Chief Master Sgt Carlos Infante
What is Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)?
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Is JROTC a military preparation program?
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Do you have to join the military after participating?
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What are the benefits of the program?
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Which branches of the U.S. military offer JROTC?
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Is there a JROTC program at my high school?
These are some of the most common questions we receive—and the answer is no, you are not required to join the military after participating in JROTC.
JROTC is a leadership development program that focuses on citizenship, character, service, leadership, teamwork, and personal responsibility. Students gain valuable life skills that prepare them for success in college, the workforce, military service, or whatever path they choose after high school.
To learn more, watch our 2023 Wing Commander at [click here] or visit the AF JROTC faq page at High School JROTC.