Southern West Virginia News

Washington D.C. – Following concerns raised by Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) about the deactivation of the Cabell Midland High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) program in Ona, West Virginia, it has been announced that the program will continue for another year. The program has been granted additional time to achieve its enrollment goal of 100 students, with 95 students currently enrolled.

“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.”

Superintendent Ryan Saxe expressed gratitude towards Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Congresswoman Carol Miller for their support in securing the program's extension. He stated, “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.”

The Cabell Midland High School AFJROTC program can now focus on implementing new recruitment strategies to reach its desired enrollment numbers.