Air Force JROTC MerlinGold®

Air Force JROTC MerlinGold®

Founded in 1966, the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) provides education and mentoring for America's youth that is designed to promote excellence in military and civilian leadership.

Over the past four decades, the Air Force JROTC has emphasized the importance of responsible citizenship and active public service, offering instruction in leadership, communication, and a full range of technical topics to its more than 100,000 members.

Composed of approximately 800 units, the JROTC is led by retired members of the U.S. Air Force, whose expertise and experience are vital to the program's continued success.

This coin salutes the inspiring mission of the Air Force JROTC. Featured on the obverse is the JROTC Seal surrounded by the words: "Building Better Citizens for America. No One Comes Close." The reverse bears the official emblem of the U.S. Air Force.

Minted in MerlinGold,® a proprietary brass alloy that simulates the look and feel of gold, this coin contains a proof-like finish. Each coin comes packaged with a detailed header card that describes the exciting history and mission of the U.S. Air Force.