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Sept. 6, 2022
Air Force Special Warfare programs for ROTC, USAFA cadets

Air Force Special Warfare created a formalized special warfare cadet program to help Air Force ROTC and U.S. Air Force Academy cadets prepare to be special tactics, combat rescue, or tactical air control party officers.
Aug. 25, 2022
Air Force Junior ROTC cadet adds to ‘hero’ resume with private pilot certificate

An Air Force Junior ROTC cadet added a very particular set of skills to her already impressive toolbox when she earned her private pilot certificate through the Air Force JROTC Flight Academy at the University of West Florida in Pensacola over the summer.
Aug. 1, 2022
Cantwell takes command of Holm Center

Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell took command of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development from Brig. Gen. Leslie Maher during a change of command ceremony, July 28, 2022.
July 18, 2022
AFROTC grants accommodations for first Sikh cadet

Cadet Gursharan Virk, a sophomore information assurance major at Detachment 255 at University of Iowa, is now allowed to wear Sikhism ceremonial accessories and abide by the religion’s grooming standards, which includes wearing a turban, necklace and bracelet, while having an uncut beard, in
June 14, 2022
AFJROTC regional director inducted into National Military Drill Hall of Fame

For retired Chief Master Sgt. R. Wayne Barron, a former AFJROTC aerospace science instructor, his induction is a significant milestone amidst decades of service to the nation, the Air Force and the citizen-development program.
June 3, 2022
‘Bloom where you’re planted’

Tinkey began her quest to commissioning when she entered the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2013. However, a few months later, family tragedy struck twice, forcing her to leave the academy and delaying her dream of becoming an officer and pilot.
May 31, 2022
Moving safely back to normal: AFROTC Field Training returns to Maxwell

This is the first time since 2019 that field training will be conducted at normal capacity on Maxwell throughout the summer, marking a departure from modified operations as the COVID-19 pandemic abates.
May 11, 2022
SecAF presents leadership awards to AU faculty, staff and students

The Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award recognizes those students, cadets, faculty and staff who exhibit exemplary leadership, character and ethical behavior. It’s the most prestigious award given by Air University on behalf of the secretary of the Air Force.