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Back To School Night Article 2026

A person in a hat gestures from the driver's seat of a dark SUV, with metal barriers in the foreground and a parking lot with trees and other cars in the background.
A young woman in a military uniform points to a projected schedule on a screen, with a young man in a similar uniform standing behind her, and a whiteboard with handwritten notes in the background.
In the foreground, two audience members are visible, while in the background, two JROTC cadets present a credit breakdown on a screen.
In the foreground, two audience members are visible, while in the background, two JROTC cadets present a credit breakdown on a screen.
In the foreground, two audience members are visible, while in the background, two JROTC cadets present a credit breakdown on a screen.
In the foreground, two audience members are visible, while in the background, two JROTC cadets present a credit breakdown on a screen.
In the foreground, two audience members are visible, while in the background, two JROTC cadets present a credit breakdown on a screen.
In the foreground, two audience members are visible, while in the background, two JROTC cadets present a credit breakdown on a screen.

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Great Oak High School AFJROTC Unit CA-20052 played an important role in supporting Back-to-School Night by assisting with parent guidance and traffic direction. Cadets helped maintain an organized and professional flow throughout the event while contributing to a welcoming and orderly environment for students and families.

Article by Cadet Second Lieutenant Vincent Pongprachakkul of AFJROTC Public Affairs

Memorial Day 2026

Two young women in Air Force uniforms stand in the foreground, one playing a saxophone and the other saluting, with a brick building in the background.
Three individuals in blue military dress uniforms stand at attention in front of a flagpole, with a building and trees visible in the background.
Three cadets in uniform raise an American flag in the foreground, while a group of students and a building with %22SPIRIT Center%22 signage are visible in the background.
Two cadets in uniform stand by a flagpole holding a folded American flag in the foreground, with a school building and trees in the background.
A young woman in a blue uniform speaks into a microphone at a podium, with a brick building and a speaker in the background.
An American flag flies at half-mast on a flagpole against a cloudy sky.
A young woman in a military uniform speaks at a podium in the foreground, while four men in similar uniforms stand at attention in front of a brick building in the background.
A young woman in a military uniform speaks at a podium in the foreground, while four men in similar uniforms stand at attention in front of a brick building in the background.

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An American flag flies at half-mast on a flagpole against a cloudy sky.

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Three men in U.S. Air Force uniforms stand at attention in front of a brick building with blue-trimmed windows.

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A young woman in a military-style uniform speaks into a microphone at a podium, with a brick building and a speaker in the background.

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Three individuals in blue military dress uniforms stand at attention in front of a flagpole, with a building and trees visible in the background.

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Two young women in uniform stand in the foreground, one playing a saxophone and the other saluting, with a brick building in the background.

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Two cadets in uniform stand by a flagpole holding a folded American flag in the foreground, with a school building and trees in the background.

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Three cadets in uniform raise an American flag in the foreground, while a group of students and a building with %22SPIRIT Center%22 signage are visible in the background.

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A memorandum from the Department of the Air Force is shown with text detailing unit awards and community service achievements in the foreground, and a seal and header in the background.
A table listing units awarded the Distinguished Unit Award with Merit for AY 2025-2026 is presented against a white background.

Military Ball Article 2026

A group of young men in uniform stand facing each other with swords raised in a ballroom with a cityscape backdrop.
A woman in uniform stands at a podium with the Pechanga Resort Casino logo, in front of a black curtain.
Two young women in uniform stand at a podium with the Pechanga Resort Casino logo, in front of a dark curtain and a flag.
A young man speaks at a podium with the Pechanga Resort Casino logo, while a young woman stands beside him against a dark backdrop.

On April 18, 2026, at 1800 hours, Great Oaks High School AFJROTC unit CA-20052 conducted its annual military ball at the Pechanga Resort Casino. This year’s theme of the military ball, DC Comics, brought vibrant energy and creativity to the evening as cadets, families and guests gather to celebrate tradition, achievement and camaraderie. The event involved the formation of the Senior Sabre Arch, the playing of the National Anthem, formal toasts, and a series of distinguished speeches, good food, and overall fun for everyone present. Guest speaker United States Navy retired Chief Petty Officer Jodi Geibel delivered a speech about her life as a United States Navy personnel and the importance of endurance and determination.

Cadet Staff Sergeant Emma Marshall played the national anthem on the guitar. Throughout the ceremony, Cadet Master Sergeant Minami Gibbs and Cadet Master Sergeant Alizel Lao served as the primary orators, guiding the program with professionalism and poise.

The evening was filled with good food, celebration, and lasting memories—an outstanding showcase of the pride and excellence of the Wolfpack.

Article by Cadet Master Sergeant Vincent Pongprachakkul and Cadet Master Sergeant Sidney Le of AFJROTC Public Affairs

 

AFJROTC Inland Empire Drill Meet Article 2026

Four individuals in blue Air Force uniforms stand at attention in the foreground, with a blurred background of trees, tents, and people.
Four young cadets in light blue shirts and dark blue pants stand at attention with rifles in the foreground, while a crowd of people and trees are visible in the background under a clear sky.
A color guard marches across a paved lot in the foreground, while a cell tower and distant buildings are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A young woman in a blue jacket adjusts the uniform of another young woman in a military-style uniform holding a large blue flag, with houses and palm trees visible in the background.
A group of cadets in blue uniforms salute in the foreground, with buildings and trees in the background under a clear sky.
In the foreground, a young man in a blue uniform marches with a rifle, while in the background, spectators watch under a clear sky.

On April 18, 2026, at 0800 hours, Great Oaks High School (GOHS) AFJROTC unit CA-20052 competed in the Inland Empire Drill Meet against nineteen schools across the state of California. Drill meets are a competition for military-style drill teams, primarily involving JROTC or military honor guard units, focusing on precision, discipline, and synchronized marching. Cadets are evaluated on bearing, rhythm, and sharp, clean movements, some of which involve complex rifle tosses, spins, and formations. Drill meets are categorized as armed and unarmed. GOHS AFJROTC delivered an outstanding performance earning second place in four-person-armed and second place in four-person-unarmed. GOHS AFJROTC also earned second place in overall unarmed inspection. These results reflect the cadets’ dedication, countless hours of practice, and commitment to excellence. The Wolfpack represented Great Oak with pride and professionalism.

Article by Cadet Master Sergeant Vincent Pongprachakkul and Cadet Master Sergeant Sidney Le of AFJROTC Public Affairs

 

Unit Assessment Letter 2026

A letterhead with the Air Force logo is at the top, and the main body of the letter is a formal communication regarding a Unit Assessment.

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A man in a suit presents a certificate to a young woman in an Air Force JROTC uniform, while a crowd of cadets applauds in the background.
A group of cadets in uniform stand in a gymnasium with banners and a %22GREAT OAK%22 sign in the background.
A group of cadets in uniform stand in a gymnasium with bleachers and a basketball hoop visible in the background.
A man in a suit shakes hands with a woman in uniform on a wooden gym floor, while a crowd of uniformed cadets stands behind them under a %22WOLFPACK%22 banner.
A man in a suit presents a certificate to a young man in a military-style uniform, with other cadets in uniform standing behind them in a gymnasium.
A man in a suit addresses a large group of people in uniform gathered on a polished wooden basketball court, with %22WOLFPACK%22 emblazoned in red letters across the bleachers in the background.
A group of boys in navy shirts and khaki pants stand in a gymnasium with %22Great Oak%22 visible on the wall in the background.

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Senior Aerospace Science Instructor USAF Retired Lt. Colonel Ross Vedder Jr.

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Aerospace Science Instructor USAF Retired Chief Master Sergeant William Jones

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Aerospace Science Instructor USAF Retired 1st Sergeant George Macias

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