AFJROTC/FL 801's mission is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community.
AFJROTC/FL 801 provides leadership training and an aerospace science program for high school students at Homestead Senior High School. Cadets are offered a wide variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities. Cadets also explore the historic and scientific aspects of aerospace technology and learn self-reliance, self-discipline and other characteristics found in good leaders. The program is
11/17/2020
Interesting article re: Homestead Sr. High School AFJROTC/FL801 first Aerospace Education Instructor, Col Jim Harding, USAF (Retired).
A veteran's story: The remarkable life of James C. Harding Walking to his car after a full day of visiting and more than ably handling his honorary captain role for his alma mater’s football playoff game against Ridgway at the
12/03/2014
These are some of the early Drill Teams and Color Guards of AFJROTC/FL-801. Since we were somewhat small in size, there wasn't a lot of competitions to compete iin, but we were always invited by the City of Homestead to participate in the city's annual Veterans Day Parade and the Homestead Rodeo Parade.
12/03/2014
From our unit's inception, these men were the ones who had a major influence in my life and decisions which were made during my military career. If any of you have pictures of your instructors, please feel free to post or send to me for posting.
07/01/2013
Col. Craig Walker, U.S. Air Force
May 1990 to Present
01/19/2013
Homestead Senior High School Air Force Junior ROTC students participate watching a video and attending a lecture featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Nov. 2. Members of the Thunderbirds have visited several locations throughout South Florida during their time here prior to the Wings Over Homestead air show, Nov. 3 and 4.
It is regret that I pass the following information, but I learned earlier this evening that LT COL Robert E. Thompson, USAF (RET) passed away on January 12, 2005 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He was born on September 4, 1932 in Clinton, Indiana. LT COL Thompson is interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Section 6-QQ, Row 14, Site 2.
Thanks to all who have checked-in or indicated that they 'like' this FB Page. This is my first time setting up a FB Page and still not sure if I shouldn't have done a FB Group. Anyway, I have enabled the page so that pictures may be posted. Feel free to post good quality pictures if you had or have an affiliation (i.e., instructor, student, or friend) with the AFJROTC/FL-801 of Homestead Senior High School.
05/30/2011
If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States, please post your photos in this album. In the description, please post your rank/rate, name and years served.
05/11/2011
Col. James C. Harding, U.S. Air Force, Retired
Aerospace Education Instructor (1980-1981)
05/11/2011
Homestead Veteran's Day Parade (1981). Photo by Mr. Ed Oberlies, South Dade News Leader
I participated in AFJROTC/FL 801 from 1980-1982. Please feel free to post photos, wall posts, videos, etc. I do not have any photos as these were lost during Hurricane Andrew.