News

Dec. 19, 2023
UNO AFROTC Detachment collaborates on Huey landing and recruiting event

OMAHA, Neb. -- Students, staff, alumni and cadets gathered to watch the unprecedented landing of an Air Force UH-1N Iroquois “Huey” helicopter Nov. 10, 2023 on the University of Nebraska Omaha campus. The landing was a collaboration between UNO’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 470 and the 40th
Dec. 12, 2023
Air Force ROTC detachment, Texas Tech honor fallen Red Raider F-16 pilot

Seventeen years ago, Maj. Troy “Trojan” Gilbert was an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot who gave his life protecting special operations forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a 1993 graduate of Texas Tech University, and his actions did not go unnoticed at his alma mater.
Nov. 9, 2023
Developing the Next Generation of Air Force Special Warfare Cadet Programs

Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) continues to refine its academic year and summer programs to help AFROTC and USAFA cadets prepare to be Special Tactics Officers (STOs), Tactical Air Control Party Officers (TACPOs), and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs).
Oct. 20, 2023
19th Air Force and Maxwell AFB offer Cadets and Students a Glimpse into Airpower

19th Air Force, Air University and the 42nd Air Base Wing teamed up to provide an aviation and military focused experience to local high school and college students, Oct. 12, 2023.
Oct. 13, 2023
Air Force, University of Chicago celebrate AFROTC detachment activation

University of Chicago officials hosted the Honorable Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, other Department of the Air Force senior leaders and several community leaders from across Illinois as the university welcomed the newest addition to its Military
Oct. 11, 2023
Officer Training School embarks on ‘OTS-Victory’

Officer Training School is implementing a new accessions program aimed at developing Air Force and Space Force leaders who are prepared to compete and win in today’s strategic operating environment.
Aug. 23, 2023
From ROTC to the Wild Blue Yonder

While most West Virginia University students were visiting family, catching up on sleep or enjoying a vacation over the summer break, myself, and a few other cadets from across the country had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in Headquarters’ Air Force Global Strike Command’s
Aug. 3, 2023
Tuskegee Commander “Doubles Down” on AFJROTC Flight Academy

On July 27th, 2023, the Red Tail Flight Academy team graduated the newest cohort of Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Flight Academy students during a ceremony held at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site.