Welcome to La Quinta High School's Air Force JROTC Website!
The motto of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win! “BEFORE YOU CAN LEARN TO LEAD,YOU MUST LEARN TO FOLLOW!”
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Blackhawk Squadron
Alpha Flight Penguins
Bravo Flight Pigeons
Charlie Flight Ospreys
Delta Flight Dodos
Echo Flight Egyptian Vultures
What is Air Force Junior ROTC?
What is Air Force Junior ROTC?
Watch the video to find out what being in the Blackhawk Squadron is like...
final stringoutv2.mp4Upcoming Uniform Wear
ALL Class Periods - uniform wear and personal appearance evaluation day is Tuesday of each assigned week.
Tuesday - 15 Sept 2026
Returning Cadets - OCP's
1st Year Cadets - AFJROTC Polo shirt, nice pants with belt
Tuesday - 22 Sept 2026
All Cadets - OCP's/ABU's
Tuesday - 29 Sept 2026
All Cadets - AFJROTC Polo shirt, nice pants with belt
Tuesday - 06 Oct 2026
All Cadets - OCP's/ABU's
Please ensure you are up to knowledge on how to wear your uniform properly.
For more detailed information, see uniform wear or cadet guide.
UPCOMING EVENTS
(click on underlined items for more information, permission slips and other required forms)
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College & Career Fair
Event Sign-up Link / JROTC Permission Slip / DSUSD-MA / DSUSD-AR
Date: Thu 17 September 2026
Time: 1230 - 2000 hrs (5:30 - 8:00 pm)
Location: Agua Caliente Casino
32-250 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Transportation: CHANGE from original plan
Cadets working the event are transported via DSUSD Van to & from event
- Departs LQHS 1230 pm.
- Return DSUSD Van arrives LQHS at 2030 hrs (8:30 pm)
Uniform of the Day: AFJROTC Polo & Nice pants with a belt
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Varsity Homecoming Football Game
Event Sign-up Link / JROTC Permission Slip
Date: Fri 18 September 2026
Time: 1730 - 2130 hrs (5:30 - 9:30 pm)
Location: LQHS Football Stadium
Uniform of the Day:
Color Guard: (OCP)
Security Team: AFJROTC Polo & Nice pants with a belt
Raiders Push-up Team: OCP
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LDR Practice times and dates are coordinated by the Cadet Team Lead, Lt Col Shaner, and MSgt Temple and could be subject to change based on their discretion. Please ask your cadet Team Lead regarding any changes to the LDR schedule.
DISCLAIMER
The week of a competition may have schedule changes along with the possibility of an additional Friday practice that will be listed above
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
(click on underlined items for more information, permission slips and other required forms)
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Santiago HS Raiders, Drill, & HG
Date: Sat Nov 7th 2026
Time: 0800 - 1730 hrs (8:00 - 5:30 pm)
Location: Santiago High School (1395 Foothill Pkwy)
Corona CA 92881-0996
Uniform of the Day:
Honor Guard: (Class "A")
Raiders: (ABU)
Drill: (Class "A")
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Sweetwater HS Drill & HG
Date: Sat Dec 5th 2026
Time: 0800 - 1730 hrs (8:00 - 5:30 pm)
Location: Sweetwater High School (2900 Highland Ave)
National City CA 91950
Uniform of the Day:
Honor Guard: (Class "A")
Drill: (Class "A")
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Or Follow @lqhs.afjrotc, @Lqhs_raiders, @Lqhs_honorguard
Cadets, join our student lead online communication: SLACK
Cadets, join our student lead online communication: SLACK
Join via this link: Link!
- Using "SLACK" is 100% optional but greatly and highly recommended.
- Using "SLACK" is 100% optional but greatly and highly recommended.
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