History of the AFJROTC

The Air Force Junior Reserver Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) can trace its heritage to a program founded in 1911 in Cheyenne, Wyoming by Army Lt. Edgar R. Steevers. Lieutenant Steevers was assigned as an inspector/instructor of the organized military of Wyoming. During his assignment, he envisioned a non-compulsory cadet corps composed of high school students. His program was aimed toward making better citizens. The National Defense Act of 1916 authorized a junior course for non-college military schools, highschools and other non-preparatory schools. The ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964, directed the secretaries of each military service to establish and maintain JROTC units for their respective services.

The first AFJROTC program was opened in 1966. "(The) purpose of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps was and is to instill in students of the United States, a personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment." AFJROTC is a continuing success story. From a modest beginning of 20 units in 1966, AFJROTC has grown to over 900 units throughout the world, with over 120,000 cadets. AFJROTC programs positively influence our country by helping one student at a time.

Unit activation of JFKHS, AFJROTC, GU-051st, began in 1975. GU-051st is one of two AFJROTC units on the island of Guam, The other unit, GU-20171st, is located at Tiyan High School.