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Central Carroll AFJROTC cadets describe service, community events and enlistment plans
Summary
Cadets from Carroll County27s AFJROTC unit "Mighty 62" briefed the school board on unit goals, community service, recent accomplishments and individual post-graduation plans during the April 14 work session.
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Matthew Brown and Cadet Airman Basic Madison Driscoll updated the Carroll County Board of Education on April 14 about the AFJROTC program that serves all five county high schools.
The presentation, introduced by Dr. Jess Gainsworth, outlined the unit27s mission "to develop citizens of character," described organizational structure and listed unit goals in three areas: cadet development, community service and school engagement. "At the beginning of each school year, our cadet leadership team established our unit goals," Brown said, adding the program emphasizes fitness, academics and participation.
The cadets highlighted regular activities and recurring events. The corps aims to log 10 hours of community service per cadet each semester, and the unit runs recruiting and retention activities, color guards for graduations and athletic events, twice-yearly blood drives and a military ball. Brown noted the unit held 14 community service events last year and described work nights for cadet bonding that run Monday evenings from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Brown also highlighted recent accomplishments: the unit earned an "overall exceed standards" rating on its unit evaluation, and the male Raiders team placed in the top five at a national competition in Georgia. The presentation listed recent curriculum-linked field trips including Warner Robins Aviation Museum and Red Top Mountain State Park.
Both cadets described how AFJROTC shaped their plans. Brown said he plans to enlist in the Army National Guard this summer, attend basic training next summer and later enroll at the University of West Georgia to study history and pursue a teaching career. "I've gained many skills that I probably would not have learned anywhere else," he said. Madison Driscoll said she joined AFJROTC initially for a class credit but stayed for leadership development and discipline; she said she intends to pursue computer engineering related to aircraft systems.
Board members praised the cadets27 presentation. Board Chair Mr. Miller thanked the students for representing the "Mighty 62" and said their public appearances as color guard are "always special." Dr. Brooks also commended the cadets27 delivery and hoped they would inspire peers to participate.
The briefing concluded with a brief question-and-answer period and expressions of appreciation from board members.
