General Information
The mission of AFJROTC program is to "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their community and nation." This is not a military recruiting program and in no way obligates students to pursue a military career after high school. Students enrolled in the program are taught about Aerospace Science and provided the opportunity to learn about history of air power, aerodynamics, space, and cultural studies. Students are also provided instruction on Leadership and learn leadership principles, health and wellness, life skills, intercommunication skills, and the principles of management. Every student in AFJROTC learns the importance of making timely as well as educated decisions when establishing post high school goals.
Joining JROTC was the best decision I made in high
school, because it’s one big family-Cadet Jacob Posada
The Cadet Guide will be issued to all students the first week of school. The cadets are required to bring the hard copy with them to class each day. The electronic version is the most current version to reference and use while in the program.
FWCS uses Parent & Student Square to share information with parents/guardians and students. JROTC uses it to create our leadership groups and communicate with cadets and their parents/guardians. Please ensure you sign up so your receive all our key communications.
Parents and students must read and sign the Cadet Forms and bring them into class.
Meet the Instructors
Contact Information: 260-467-6455 Courses: JROTC I-IV
Captain Scott Thomas
Capt. Scott R. Thomas was born in Indiana and enlisted in the Air Force in 1991. He attended Basic Training at Lackland AFB, Texas with follow on technical training as an Air Transportation Specialist. He remained enlisted for 12 years until he applied for his commission as a Technical Sergeant. In February of 2003 he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant within the Transportation Officer Corps. Capt Thomas then became one of the initial officers to form the newly created Logistics Readiness Officer career field. During his career Capt Thomas has served in a multitude of leadership positions as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in Charge of Aerial Delivery, Deployment Training, and Deployment Operations. In addition, he has also led as a Contingency Planning Officer, Channel Cargo System Director, Installation Deployment Officer, a Flight Commander, and a unit Operations Officer. During his almost 22 years Capt Thomas held various overseas and stateside assignments, he deployed in support of combat, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations in Kosovo, Romania, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Capt Thomas’ military education includes several leadership courses as both a NCO and Officer. In addition, he has training in Instructor Fundamentals and Classroom Teaching, Hazardous Cargo Certification and Movement, Fabrication and Rigging for Aerial Delivery, Aircraft Load Planning, War Reserve Materiel, Fuel Management, Material Management and Distribution.
Capt Thomas' formal education includes an Associates in Applied Science in Transportation from the Community College of the Air Force; Associates of Science in Aviation Business Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; and a Masters of Business Administration with a minor in Logistics from Trident University International.
Capt Thomas’ awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with 5 devices, Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 devices, National Defense Service Medal with device, Kosovo campaign medal with device, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with device, and the Iraq Campaign Medal with device, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Capt Thomas has also been recognized as a top performer receiving leadership awards such as the John L Levitow award, the USAFE Transportation NCO of the Year, Instructor of the Year Award, DLA Lance P. Sijan Award nominee, and One of Ten DLA Persons of the Year Award for 2011. In addition, Capt Thomas was also selected as the 2016-2017 Cy-Fair High School, Teacher of the year.
Contact Information: 260-467-6455 Courses: JROTC I-IV
Chief Master Sergeant Jeffrey Wepner
Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Jeffrey C. Wepner is the Aerospace Science Instructor for Wayne High School AFJROTC IN-941. Chief Wepner retired from the Air Force in December of 2011 as the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. He was responsible to the 42nd Air Base Wing Commander for expeditionary readiness, professional development, effective utilization, and mission effectiveness of the base’s enlisted Airmen. He was responsible for the quality-of-life for more than 4,685 assigned military and civilian personnel on Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex.
Chief Wepner joined the Air Force in 1985. He served in leadership assignments across the network operations career field. His experience includes serving as an Air Force Technical Advisor to the Air National Guard, and he served as Superintendent for an Air Expeditionary Group.