AFJROTC Base File[s] Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:01:57 -0400 https://afjrotcbasefiles.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 AFJROTC Base File[s] yes Support this Podcast d13baea3-1346-591c-93c0-6d2e07065fe0 Joel A. Jones, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) AFJROTC, JROTC, Air Force JROTC, Military, Air Force, USAF Joel A. Jones, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dfrhj9ugiacpgt07tdatgybiyjfq?.jpg AFJROTC Base File[s] https://afjrotcbasefiles.buzzsprout.com Joel A. Jones, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) S1:Ep5: Cadets & Mental Health Pt. 2 S1:Ep5: Cadets & Mental Health Pt. 2 Interview with Licensed Psychologist and Specialist in School Psychology, Dr. Sara Glennon. In this 1-hour episode, I talk to Dr. Glennon about some of the most common mental health challenges facing students today, possible factors contributing to mental illness in adolescents ad steps we, as teachers, can take to help them navigate a critical time of transition in their lives. 

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]]> Joel A. Jones, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) Buzzsprout-10351343 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0600 101 1 5 trailer false S1:Ep3 "Front & Center" with C/Col Ava Puschnigg Flight Academy Select S1:Ep3 "Front & Center" with C/Col Ava Puschnigg Flight Academy Select SUMMARY:
This week's episode is the first of a recurring segment I'm going to call "Front & Center" where I highlight some of the phenomenal cadets from AFJROTC programs across the country and around the world. In this first segment, I interview Cadet Colonel Ava Puschnigg, a senior and the Corps Commander for unit PA-942 at Ligonier Valley High School in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Ava is a select for the AFJROTC Flight Academy and I talk to her about the selection process, her expectations for the program, and what's next for her following the Academy and graduation.

LINKS:
AFJROTC Flight Academy Website
AFJROTC Base File[s] ExChange Store hosted by Launchcart and Printful - for exclusive AFJROTC Base File[s] merchandise (T-Shirts, Hats, Sweatshirts, Coffee Mugs, and more...)

CONTACT AFJROTC Base File[s]:  E-mail: basefiles.af@gmail.com

MUSIC:
United States Marine Corps Band - Sousa:  The High School Cadets
U.S. Army Bands -  Bugle Calls:  Assembly
                                                                      Retreat

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This week's episode is the first of a recurring segment I'm going to call "Front & Center" where I highlight some of the phenomenal cadets from AFJROTC programs across the country and around the world. In this first segment, I interview Cadet Colonel Ava Puschnigg, a senior and the Corps Commander for unit PA-942 at Ligonier Valley High School in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Ava is a select for the AFJROTC Flight Academy and I talk to her about the selection process, her expectations for the program, and what's next for her following the Academy and graduation.

LINKS:
AFJROTC Flight Academy Website
AFJROTC Base File[s] ExChange Store hosted by Launchcart and Printful - for exclusive AFJROTC Base File[s] merchandise (T-Shirts, Hats, Sweatshirts, Coffee Mugs, and more...)

CONTACT AFJROTC Base File[s]:  E-mail: basefiles.af@gmail.com

MUSIC:
United States Marine Corps Band - Sousa:  The High School Cadets
U.S. Army Bands -  Bugle Calls:  Assembly
                                                                      Retreat

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]]> Joel A. Jones, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) Buzzsprout-10163258 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0600 1744 1 3 full false S1:Ep2 Interview with Matt Wendling, Drill-Team Dynamics, Inc. S1:Ep2 Interview with Matt Wendling, Drill-Team Dynamics, Inc.
In this episode, we talk to Matt Wendling, President & Co-Founder of Drill-Dynamics, Inc., a private company dedicated to educating and coaching drill teams and honor guards around the country through on-site training events and web-based resources. We talk about how to recruit for your drill team, how to structure practices and build routines, and all the resources DTD has to offer to take your drill team to the next level!

 

HELPFUL LINKS:

www.drill-dynamics.com

  • Has every bit of information about our offerings to include merch at the “Store” link under Resources!

www.drillpedia.net

  • Our Drillpedia platform with a TON of free articles and videos for anyone even if they don’t choose to subscribe!

www.facebook.com/groups/jrotcdrill

  • A special instructor-only FB group where we share out resources on a regular basis!  

www.facebook.com/groups/jrotcdrillteam

  • A completely moderated group for JROTC cadets and instructors where resources are shared out regularly as well! 


SPECIAL OFFER!

50% off an INSTRUCTOR Membership (normally $250) subscription (runs through 6/30/2023). Click the link below to get your discount membership:

https://drillpedia.net/membership/

FALL IN!

Consider supporting the podcast with a one-time Donation or a monthly Membership at:   BuyMeACoffee.com


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In this episode, we talk to Matt Wendling, President & Co-Founder of Drill-Dynamics, Inc., a private company dedicated to educating and coaching drill teams and honor guards around the country through on-site training events and web-based resources. We talk about how to recruit for your drill team, how to structure practices and build routines, and all the resources DTD has to offer to take your drill team to the next level!

 

HELPFUL LINKS:

www.drill-dynamics.com

  • Has every bit of information about our offerings to include merch at the “Store” link under Resources!

www.drillpedia.net

  • Our Drillpedia platform with a TON of free articles and videos for anyone even if they don’t choose to subscribe!

www.facebook.com/groups/jrotcdrill

  • A special instructor-only FB group where we share out resources on a regular basis!  

www.facebook.com/groups/jrotcdrillteam

  • A completely moderated group for JROTC cadets and instructors where resources are shared out regularly as well! 


SPECIAL OFFER!

50% off an INSTRUCTOR Membership (normally $250) subscription (runs through 6/30/2023). Click the link below to get your discount membership:

https://drillpedia.net/membership/

FALL IN!

Consider supporting the podcast with a one-time Donation or a monthly Membership at:   BuyMeACoffee.com


Support the show

]]> Joel A. Jones, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) Buzzsprout-10082436 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0600 3578 1 2 full false S1:Ep1 Interview w/ Brian Buck (AFJROTC RD-1) S1:Ep1 Interview w/ Brian Buck (AFJROTC RD-1) In this episode, I interview a good friend of mine, Brian Buck. Brian is the Regional Director for AFJROTC Region 1, covering Florida, New York and the New England states.
We talk a little about him, his background and his perspective on:  

  • Challenges as an AFJROTC Instructor
  • Important Relationships for Instructors
  • His first (full) year as an RD and what he's seen in his Unit Evaluations


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]]> In this episode, I interview a good friend of mine, Brian Buck. Brian is the Regional Director for AFJROTC Region 1, covering Florida, New York and the New England states.
We talk a little about him, his background and his perspective on:  

  • Challenges as an AFJROTC Instructor
  • Important Relationships for Instructors
  • His first (full) year as an RD and what he's seen in his Unit Evaluations


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]]> Joel A. Jones, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) Buzzsprout-10014991 Sat, 12 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0600 3138 1 1 full false S1:Ep 0 - We Have a Podcast! S1:Ep 0 - We Have a Podcast! So, what is this "AFJROTC Base File[s]" all about?

In this INTRO episode, I talk a little bit about myself and my background; what makes me think I'm even qualified to DO a podcast?!

I describe how I got the idea for the show, how I decided on a name, and some of the people I think can benefit from it.

I hope everyone associated with Air Force JROTC can find something they can use and find a reason to tune in!

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]]> So, what is this "AFJROTC Base File[s]" all about?

In this INTRO episode, I talk a little bit about myself and my background; what makes me think I'm even qualified to DO a podcast?!

I describe how I got the idea for the show, how I decided on a name, and some of the people I think can benefit from it.

I hope everyone associated with Air Force JROTC can find something they can use and find a reason to tune in!

FALL IN!

Consider supporting the podcast with a one-time Donation or a monthly Membership at:   BuyMeACoffee.com

Support the show

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