Langham Creek JROTC Unit Earns Top Mark in Triennial Air Force Inspection
The Langham Creek High School AFJROTC Unit TX-20061 received the highest overall unit rating of “Exceeds Standards” during its Headquarters Unit Inspection and formal evaluation on Dec. 13.
Langham Creek joins Cypress Falls High School as CFISD units to earn the distinguished rating this school year. Cypress Falls AFJROTC Unit TX-20003 received its “Exceeds Standards” rating in November.
Air Force headquarters officials visit JROTC units every three years and perform compliance inspections and evaluations consisting of a briefing, unit formation inspection and drill sequence. The inspections are held to ensure units are maintaining their regulations and standards.
During the inspections, cadets stand at attention within their unit formation. Selected cadets also answer questions asked by the inspecting official, with topics ranging from military and leadership knowledge to general knowledge and conversation. Uniforms are also inspected and critiqued.
Following the inspection, the unit performs a drill sequence and mission briefing.
Langham Creek received a “Exceeds Standards” rating for a fourth time, a testament to the unit’s sustained excellence and mission dedication.
In addition, three cadets were recognized by Air Force JROTC leadership.
Seniors Vysett El and Margaret Tax both received the Top Performer Award, which recognizes high-performing cadets in areas including leadership, academic achievement and community service.
Junior Julius Sanchez was honored for outstanding excellence by the AFJROTC regional director.
Unit TX-20061 is led by Lt. Col. Paul Marks and Sr. Master Sgt. Steve Rinehart.
The unit received a Distinguished Unit Award for the 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years by the AFJROTC headquarters and an Outstanding Organization Award for 2019-2020.
“Our cadets have consistently shown their dedication to our program’s values of leadership, citizenship and excellence,” Lt. Col. Marks said. “Their unwavering commitment to excellence has once again shone through and we are exceptionally proud of their achievements.”
Source: CFISD
