Who makes up our staff
Our Staff is made up of cadets ranging from Airman to the high rank of Colonel. They are strong and dependable members of our Cadet Corps and many of them are also in our award winning Drill Team and Color Guard. Everything you need to learn for your staff job is taught to you with on-the-job training, so we welcome all who can accept the challenge. It is a tough but very rewarding course to do.
What we do
Our staff has the job of running the Corps as a cadet run group. This means from Freshman to Seniors they lead and make the decisions for the group. Our instructors simply teach us what we need to know and help us up when we fall but after that it is our staff that run everything, this even includes the class the cadets are in.
What guides us
AFJROTC Operational Supplement found here:
To lead a robust Corps, the ops supplement reminds us we must 1) Set goals; 2) Create programs to achieve those goals 3) Plan, execute and report progress made toward those goals, and finally, 4) Oversee the functional aspects of our day-to-day unit operations.
Meet the team
Corps Commander
C/Lt. Col Colon
As the highest cadet leadership position, provides top‑level leadership and oversight of the entire AFJROTC cadet corps
Sets, tracks, and ensures execution of annual Corps goals
Deputy Corps Commander
C/Major Shrivastava
Commands the Group during the absence of the Corps Commander
Executes Corps commander guidance | Prepares Cadets for the Cadet Leadership Course (CLC)
Promotions, demotions, probations (academic/behavior) & feedback of Corps leadership positions
Chief of Staff
C/1st Lt. Merhai
Provides direct supervision of all LDR Team Commanders: Raiders, JLAB, Color Guard, Sabre, Drones, Orienteering [Trail Blazers], Kitty Hawk, etc.
Reviews and approvals of LDR training plans, schedules, and team goals
Ensures LDRs meet Corps expectations for participation, discipline, safety, competition readiness
Group Superintendent
C/SSgt Lee
Mentors & trains the enlisted force
Guides, coaches, mentors and trains ALL action officers (continuity folders, project management)
Manages WINGS access for corps (the gatekeeper) to include events, promotions & awards
Primary speaker at AFJROTC functions and events
Works with senior staff on any projects & assignments
Oversees training on Mission/Decision/Information briefs
Executive Officer
C/1st Lt Jackson
Establishes the battle rhythm (posts meeting date/times) for the corps staff meetings and keeps track of discussions/do outs
Maintaining the group organizational chart and unit manning document (UMD)
Posting key staff meeting dates and times
Executes the awards banquet
Mission Support Squadron Commander
C/MSgt Gilhotra
All things “taking care” of those who run the corps of cadets
Entrusted with the supervision of personnel, information management, public affairs (GA-052 website), logistical duties, recruiting, armory, all mission support activities
Assisting the SASI/ASI in maintaining AFJROTC property
Maintaining accurate inventory records of all AFJROTC uniforms and property
Responsible for the Cadet Guide
Operations Squadron Commander
C/2nd Lt. Obewu
Runs day-to-day operations & activities of corps including 3 flights, drill/ceremonies, & physical training
Plans, organizes, and executes all flight activities such as formations, parades, etc
Wheeler High School Chain of Command
Principal: Dr. Sara Fetterman
Assistant Principal: Marranda Edwards
CTAE Lead: Valerie Bolen
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI): Col (Ret) Tom Butler
Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI): MSgt (Ret) TraSharn D.J. Daniels GA-052 Corps Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Eric Colon
2026-2027 Goals
Unit goals establish our unit’s pursuit of both a better program and community through impactful ideas created by our cadets.
Cadet Impact Goals
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School Impact Goals
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Community Impact Goals
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