Vandenberg Junior Youth of the Year

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Houser, 30th Force Support Squadron commander, right, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, left, pose for a group photo with the candidates of the Junior Youth of the Year event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 27, 2024. JYOTY is a recognition program, celebrating the emerging leadership abilities while preparing Vandenberg youth for later participation in the Youth of the Year program. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Vandenberg Junior Youth of the Year

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Houser, 30th Force Support Squadron commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cristina Gutierrez, 30th Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, right, pose for a group photo with judges during the 30 FSS Youth Center Junior Youth of the Year event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 27, 2024. The judges scored speeches and achievements from JYOTY candidates to determine the winner. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Vandenberg Junior Youth of the Year

Arielle Powell, 30th Force Support Squadron youth program coordinator, speaks to attendees of the Junior Youth of the Year event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 27, 2024. The JYOTY program is a recognition program for junior leaders ages 10-13, which honors and celebrates the nation’s most inspiring youth and their stories of leadership and excellence. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Vandenberg Junior Youth of the Year

A candidate gives a speech to judges during the 30 FSS Youth Center Junior Youth of the Year event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 27, 2024. The JYOTY candidate was required to deliver a speech about their military youth experience and their personal achievements that determined the winner for JYOTY. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Vandenberg Junior Youth of the Year

Published March 28, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

The JYOTY program is a recognition program for junior leaders ages 10-13, which honors and celebrates the nation’s most inspiring youth and their stories of leadership and excellence.