Brentwood High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets participated in their annual unit inspection and assessment March 11, welcoming Regional Director James Garcia of AFJROTC Region 4, who traveled from Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. to conduct the evaluation.
The visit is part of the program’s formal evaluation process, during which regional leadership reviews the cadets’ operations, leadership structure and program performance.
Throughout the day, cadets demonstrated drill procedures, presented an overview of their program and responded to questions about their leadership roles, community involvement and the responsibilities associated with running the unit. The inspection also included a review of program documentation and cadet knowledge.
The event concluded with the recognition of several cadets for outstanding performance and the announcement of newly appointed student leadership positions for the program.
Garcia, who inspects AFJROTC programs across the tri-state area, praised Brentwood’s cadets and leadership during the visit. “This is always one of my favorite schools to visit,” Garcia said at the conclusion of the inspection.
Brentwood’s AFJROTC program is designed to develop leadership skills, discipline, teamwork and civic responsibility among students while introducing them to opportunities connected to military and public service careers. The program’s advisers are SMSgt. Wayne Hanna and MSgt. Armando Perez – both of whom were named Outstanding Instructors by the U.S. Air Force in 2025.
Photo caption: Brentwood’s AFJROTC cadets demonstrated drill procedures and fielded questions from Regional Director James Garcia as part of the inspection process.
Photos courtesy of the Brentwood Union Free School District
