A High‑Visibility Partnership Reaching Over 20,000 Families and Students Across Central Ohio

A Powerful Community Presence

AFJROTC OH‑871 is one of the most active, visible, and community‑embedded youth leadership programs in Central Ohio. Since 1987, our cadets have delivered extraordinary service and leadership across the region—making our program a meaningful platform for organizations seeking authentic community engagement and broad regional visibility.

Extensive Reach Across Central Ohio

Our cadets engage directly with more than 20,000 families and students annually through major district, city, and regional events, including:

• Columbus City Schools Back‑to‑School Fair
• Resource & Affordable Housing Fairs across Central Ohio
• Community festivals and neighborhood events
• Civic ceremonies and public performances
• 3x Columbus Mayor’s State of the City Address
• 10x Central Ohio Veterans Stand Down
• 2x NABSE Mid-West Conference
• 4x Ohio Future Business Leaders of America State Conference
• Ohio CTE State Conference
• 2x Columbus Crew MLS Games
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Regional Conference
• 13x Columbus Parks & Recreation Boxing Tournament
• 10x Ohio Holocaust & Genocide Remembrance Ceremony
• 8x Columbus City Council memorial events
• 3x Ohio Association of Commodores events
• 40+ Veteran Service and Educational Organization ceremonies and events
• Elementary and middle school visits across multiple districts
• Special Teams competitions, including:
• Air Commando Team
• Archery Team
• Awareness Presentation Team (APT)
• Academic Bowl Team

Your organization’s name and support will be seen everywhere our cadets serve—across schools, neighborhoods, and civic spaces throughout Central Ohio.

Documented Impact: Service & Leadership

From August 1st, 2026 to today, our cadets have achieved:

Community Service

• 25 community service events and projects
• 2,842.20 total service hours
• 31.9 average service hours per cadet

Leadership Development

• 127 leadership development events
• 5,555.20 total leadership hours
• 62.4 average leadership hours per cadet

These numbers reflect a program that is not only active—but deeply invested in shaping responsible, service‑minded leaders for Central Ohio.

Why Your Sponsorship Matters

Partnering with AFJROTC OH‑871 aligns your organization with:

• Youth leadership and character development
• Community service and civic engagement
• Educational excellence within Columbus City Schools
• Positive representation at high‑visibility public events
• A program present at major gatherings across Central Ohio

Your support directly strengthens opportunities for cadets while elevating your organization’s presence across the region.

 Join Us in Empowering the Next Generation

AFJROTC OH‑871 is more than a school program—it is a regional force for leadership, service, and community pride. Your sponsorship helps us continue this mission while giving your organization meaningful, repeated visibility throughout Central Ohio.