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.
April 27, 2022 Bailey takes command of Officer Training School Colonel Keolani Bailey, former vice commandant for Officer Training School, took on his new role as its commandant during a change of command ceremony, April 21, 2022, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
April 22, 2022 Special Warfare AFROTC weekend provides hands-on career field exposure to cadets The first-ever Special Warfare Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Weekend, or SWAW, took place April 8-10, 2022, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, for cadets to gain experience in and exposure to the selection process for the high-demand, low-density 19Z career fields.
April 5, 2022 Ramsby takes command of Air Force ROTC U.S. Space Force Col. Corey Ramsby took command of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps from Col. Christopher Bennett during a change of command ceremony, April 4, 2022, at Maxwell.
April 4, 2022 Nebraska AFJROTC unit takes part in college STEM-focused food security program The NE-20091 Air Force Junior ROTC unit at Lincoln Northeast has been one of the leaders in blending these learning opportunities with the existing AFJROTC curriculum.
March 24, 2022 Texas Tech ROTC cadets ‘ignite’ USSOCOM’s challenge to innovate The Texas Tech University cadets from Lubbock took part in the kick-off event of the USSOCOM Ignite innovation challenge in September 2021 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, only to travel east again in January 2022 to Ft. Bragg, N.C., to update U.S. Army Special Operations Command leaders on
Feb. 17, 2022 USecAF highlights Air University’s mission of education, leader development Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Air University, Feb. 15, 2022, to gain a deeper understanding on accessioning future leaders and educating the officer, enlisted and civilian force through the range of professional military education offered.
Dec. 3, 2021 AFROTC, AFPC host virtual career fair, a first of its kind Headquarters AFROTC and the Air Force Personnel Center, a field operating agency responsible for managing personnel and policies throughout the service, hosted the first ROTC-wide virtual career fairs on Dec. 2 with one also scheduled for Dec. 4. The event aims to help cadets learn more about each
Nov. 5, 2021 CSAF delivers keynote address at Air Force ROTC Symposium Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps leadership and detachment commanders Nov. 3 at the annual AFROTC symposium here.
Oct. 18, 2021 Airman and astronaut: Bluford receives 2021 AFROTC Distinguished Alumnus Award Retired Col. Guion “Guy” Bluford Jr. received the 2021 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Distinguished Alumnus Award during a ceremony at Penn State on Oct. 6, 2021. Bluford studied at Penn State from 1960 to 1964, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering. A distinguished