The mission of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) is to Develop Citizens of Character, Dedicated to Serving Their Nation and Community.  "(The) purpose of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps [is] to instill in high school cadets the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment." (10 USC Sec 2031).  The Air Force's Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do serve as foundation for the AFJROTC program.  At Crescenta Valley High School, our cadets take great pride in their community involvement and academic excellence.

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JROTC can track 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 noncompulsory cadet corps comprised 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, high schools and other non-preparatory schools. The Army implemented JROTC in 1916. Public Law 88-647, commonly known as 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 Air Force JROTC programs were opened in 1966.

Air Force JROTC is a continuing success story. From a modest beginning of 20 units in 1966, AFJROTC has grown to 794 units throughout the world, with 102,000 cadets. The AFJROTC program positively influences our country by helping one student at a time. Comprised solely of active duty Air Force retirees, the AFJROTC instructor force is helping to form tomorrow’s nation by educating proud and patriotic cadets—tomorrow’s leaders.

I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet.

 I am connected and faithful to every Corps of Cadets who served their community and nation with Patriotism. 

I earn respect when I uphold the Core Values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

 I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, school, Corps of Cadets, community, and to myself.

 My character defines me.  I will not lie, cheat, or steal.  I am accountable for my actions and deeds. 

I will hold others accountable for their actions as well.

 I will honor those I serve with, those who have gone before me, and those who will come after me.

 I am a Patriot, a Leader, and a Wingman devoted to those I follow, serve, and lead.

 I am an Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet.