US AF and JROTC Milestones Flashcards
What is the mission of JROTC?
To develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation
JROTC stands for Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
In what year was the first Junior ROTC program organized?
1911
What legislation authorized Junior ROTC courses for high schools?
National Defense Act of 1916
When did the Air Force open its first JROTC units?
1966
What significant change occurred in JROTC in 1972?
Females were counted toward enrollment in JROTC programs
What was created by the National Security Act of 1947?
- National Security Council (NSC)
- United States Air Force
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Department of Defense (DOD)
What is the mission of the United States Air Force?
To fly, fight and win… Airpower anytime, anywhere.
What are the Air Force colors?
- Ultramarine Blue
- Air Force Yellow
What are the Air Force Core Values?
- Integrity first
*Service Before Self - Excellence in all we do
Who is considered the ‘Father of the Air Force’?
Brigadier General William ‘Billy’ Mitchell
Who is the current Secretary of the Air Force?
Honorable Frank Kendall
Who was the first Chief of Staff of the Air Force?
General Carl Spaatz
Who is the current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?
CMSAF David A. Flosi
Who was the first African American Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?
CMSAF Thomas Barnes
Who was the first and only 5-star General in the Air Force?
General Henry ‘Hap’ Arnold
