Klamath County School District - A colonel visits Henley JROTC

Col. Michael Power presented Deputy Corps Commander Cadet Lt. Col. Chase Krouse and Corps Commander Cadet Col. Serafinna Boggs each with a director’s RMO. RMO stands for “round metal object,” a military recognition coin also known as a challenge coin.

Henley AFJROTC cadets recognized during director’s visit

Nov. 10, 2026 / Henley High School AFJROTC cadets welcomed a special visitor Monday when Col. Michael Power, director of Headquarters Air Force and Space Force Junior ROTC, stopped at Henley during his West Coast tour.

Col. Power recognized two seniors for their leadership, presenting director’s recognition coins to Corps Commander Cadet Col. Serafinna Boggs and Deputy Corps Commander Cadet Lt. Col. Chase Krouse. The cadets returned the honor, presenting Henley AFJROTC challenge coins to Power and Klamath County School District Superintendent Melissa Cole.

Henley was selected as a stop on Col. Power’s West Coast tour, reflecting the strength and growth of its AFJROTC program. Enrollment has more than doubled in two years -- from about 30 cadets to 77 this school year. The program is led by Henley AFJROTC instructor SMSgt (Ret) David Millard.

During the visit, Boggs and Krouse briefed Col. Power on the unit’s mission, accomplishments, and cadet experiences. The colonel also visited a JROTC class, where cadets asked him about his Air Force career, leadership, and what makes a strong JROTC program.

Col. Power’s message to the class focused on leadership, perseverance and taking on challenges.

“The whole point is challenging yourself to do hard things. It’s not a matter of whether you succeed in that one thing or fail in that one thing. It’s about the fact that you did the hard thing,” he told the cadets, adding, “The only impediment to your future success is the impediment that you put in front of yourself.”

The program’s impact is reflected in the goals its cadets are pursuing.

Boggs plans to attend the police academy after graduation. Krouse plans to serve in the Air Force. He has earned his pilot’s license and enjoys the program’s leadership opportunities, marksmanship team and drone activities. Both seniors joined the program as freshmen and credited JROTC with helping them grow as leaders.

Henley JROTC cadets also attended the recent Marine Corps Ball and will participate in the Veterans Day Parade on Main Street in Klamath Falls on Wednesday.

Henley’s AFJROTC program uses military structure and traditions, including uniforms, drill, customs and courtesies, to help cadets develop leadership, citizenship, teamwork, character and community service. The program prepares students to become leaders, whether they pursue military service or another career path.