Air Force Explorer Units' News

Welcome to the Air Force Explorers News Page. We plan to keep you up dated with general "News Items" on Air Force Exploring information, Training and links to our Units across the country.
Air Force Explorers News (Est. 1999)
November, 2023 - Air Force Explorers (AFX), a Dept. of the U.S. Military Explorers (MX), established in 1999, currently has its primary Squadron operating out of Goldwater ANGB, Arizona. This pages includes the latest compilation of news or links from our various Units. . - News Editor (U.S. MIlitary Explorers - Public Affairs) November 2023
396th Aircrew Training Sq (ATRS)
396th ATRS - Goldwater ANGB, Phoenix, AZ Motto: "Fearless Tigers"
Calling Interested Veterans, Scouters, Instructors!

For assistance in joining a team of motivated adults to mentor, inspire, an motivate our Young Adults) to a potential career in the Military. Seeing our young adults thru their HS days and how they blossomed into a responsible patriot adult, and a member of the military community, is extremely rewarding. Email us for information on setting up a Military Explorer Unit in your area. Email us today at: info@usmilitaryexplorers.org
Our Brand Logo (U.S. Military Explorers Seal)
1 Aug 2016 - The Seal of the U.S. MIlitary Explorers was originally approved for use on 1 August, 2016 for the Command Headquarters of the Exploring Divsion, a Career Education Program of Learning for Life Corporation, a registered IRS 501C(3), and a subsidary of BSA, Irving, Texas. The band of five stars represent the five branches of programs of Military Exploring: Air Force Explorers, Army Explorers, Marine Explorers, Navy Explorers, and Space Force Explorers. The American Eagle, the national symbol of the United States as represented by the Great Seal. The green laurel of peace in the eagle's right talon, symbolizes the purity of truth in the defense of the nation. The white federal shield stands for the innoccence of the youth, while the capital red letter "E" represents the valor with courage of the youth in patriotism toward a greatful nation. The symbolic BSA Exploring letter '"'E" also represents the past youth who have made the ultimate sacrafice in defense of their country.
U.S. Military Exploring Programs
The Miitary Explorers operates as an after school full-time year-round Career Education Program. Depending on the category of training, Units (Posts) meetin after school weekly, bi-weekly, or possibly on several selected Saturdays/Sundays. They operate under the auspices of the Exploring Division of Learning for Life, Inc., a career based education organization for young adults (ages 13-17) interested in a career in the Military. After 18, they can continue to serve as an Adult Advisor.
IThere are three (3) training programs. Two are available for High-schoolers, and operates in the Middle School environment: (1) Officer Preparatory Program (OFP) (2) Enlisted/NCO Preparatory Program (ENP) (3) Military Club Program (Middle Schools)
1 Sep 2020 - Operation Mohave Fury 2020. Military Club - Mohave MS, Scottsdale, AZ. Military Club Program stood up at Scottsdale MS, and run by Air Force Explorers, 396 ATRS - Det 1, Goldwater ANGB Senior Cadet Staff.
U.S. Military Exploring Six (6) Pillars of Vision
The Vision for our U.S. Military Explorers Program is based upon years of military experience, training, and confidence facing their abilities as a youth progresses on to a young adult looking at a military career. Here are the six pillars of our U.S. Military Explorer Vision. 1. Professional Military Education (PME) Education is the bedrock to a productive member of the team regardless o f assignment or job. Character development is key in PME as a cadet moves through various promotions, assignments, and leadership roles. 2. National Pride with Patriotic Service The United States is the forbearer in defense of our nation's freedom placed on a global stage. As such, each member of the U.S. Military Explorers team must becomea sentenial in providing such dedicated service and pride to the Explorers and thier nation. 3. SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) Our military expects our youth to be ready to assume the worst as defenders of America. Every military member is required to be able to survive the future battlefield with certain tenants of basic survival skills. MX Training initiates those basic skill sets. 4. Warrior Ethos The military career path is one that differs from other civilian paths in that you must look at our enemies across a wide spectrum. From understanding your role in the military, you must become educated and trainined to see what is happening globally thru the U.S. National Security Strategy. Becoming that requires education, intelligence briefings, know the enemy, and build you own Warrior Ethos and the ability to handle the rough road. 5. Physical Fitness As the military needs physically fit individuals to perform military missions across the globe, you have to consider healthy choices as you move through the ranks of the program. 6. Moral Leadership Our country was founded on moral principles which have guided us through the years. Our youth of today need to develop their own set of principles that will help them become better leaders and followers as they prepare for their future military career. They will through Military Exploring.