Rep. Miller Commends Continuation of Cabell AJROTC Program for Another Year

Washington D.C. – Earlier this month, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) sent a letter to Secretary Frank Kendall of the United States Air Force, expressing her concern about the deactivation of the Cabell Midland High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) in Ona, West Virginia. In her letter, she requested that the program remain active while implementing recruitment changes. The program has recently announced that it has been granted another year to achieve its enrollment goal of at least 100 students. Currently, 95 students have enrolled so far.

“I am pleased that the AFJROTC program at Cabell Midland High School will remain active for another year as they implement new recruitment strategies and promote their program,” said Congresswoman Miller. “Cabell AFJROTC is a quality program that builds character and helps students develop new skills. I am grateful to Secretary Frank Kendall of the Air Force for honoring my request and allowing this program more time to recruit students who are committed to serving the United States of America.”

“I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Congresswoman Carol Miller for their vital support and advocacy. Their efforts in interceding to the Air Force on our behalf have been instrumental in securing this extension. I feel certain that if it had not been for their involvement, we would not be celebrating this opportunity,” said Superintendent Ryan Saxe.

Click here to read the letter Congresswoman Miller sent to the Air Force.

Click here to read the press release from the Superintendent of the Cabell County Schools.