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Arlington High AFJROTC cadets give mini mission brief to school board

Arlington School District Board of Directors · January 27, 2026

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Arlington High’s AFJROTC cadets presented a condensed mission brief highlighting chain of command, community service, cadet skills, competitions and leadership development; Major Mike Blue said the program has 75 students this year.

Cadets from Arlington High’s AFJROTC (the 601st Eagle Squadron) presented a shortened mission brief to the school board, showcasing program structure, community service projects and student leadership development.

Cadet First Lieutenant Cecilia Shelton introduced the squadron chain of command and lineup of presentation topics, and Cadet Staff Sergeant Michael Barnes summarized the program’s mission, honor code and squadron goals. Major Mike Blue told the board the program currently includes about 75 students and emphasized that most cadets voluntarily enroll and participate in mentoring, tutoring and competitions.

Cadets described community service efforts (VFW briefings, green‑team highway cleanups, parade participation and event parking), competition teams (drill and rifle, color guard, JLab academic bowl, CyberPatriot) and morale, welfare and recreation events. Several cadets spoke about confidence and leadership skills gained from participation.

Board members thanked the cadets, applauded their poise and invited them to take a group photo. The presentation served as a public showcase of student participation and district extracurricular offerings.