Hello Cadets!
I would love to start off with a warm welcome back to all the cadets who were involved with our Cadet Wing the past year and also a warm welcome to all the new cadets that are new to the program this year. Thursday, August 23 was the start of a new year in AFROTC at Detachment 195 which was marked by the start of Leadership Lab 1 (LLab 1). At the start of LLab 1 was the introduction of our Detachment Cadre lead by our very own Detachment Commander, Lt Col O'Brien along with his expectations in ROTC, academics, and embracing the Air Force Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in all We Do. Shortly after was the introduction of our Cadet Wing Staff by our Cadet Wing Commander, C/Col Brunson along with his expectations; including his famous acronym: P.I.E (Perfection in Effort). C/Col Brunson wants everyone to give 100% effort in everything we do whether its academics, LLab, AS Class, or the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA). Give it 100% this year regardless if you are a 100, a 200 competing for Field Training, a 300 or 400 competing for an Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). As General George S. Patton once said "You are always on parade".
Cadet Wing Photo
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Commissioning 2012
Article by C/Benitez
Sunday the 13th of May, was a day to remember for cadets making the transition into becoming officers in the United States Air Force. The commissioning ceremony started with the entrance of the cadre followed by the cadets. Everybody remained standing, and the color guard came onto the stage and presented the U.S and Air Force Flags. C/Lt Col Ruter was the MC for the ceremony. As each cadet centered themselves on the stage, they had to recite the Oath of Office from a commissioned officer of their choice. Once they have took the Oath, family members would go onto the stage and pin the hard-earned gold bars on the service jacket and flight cap. After that, an enlisted person would walk up on the stage and render the new officer the traditional "first salute." C/Lt Col Ruter presented the newly commissioned officer to the whole audience and the new 2nd Lieutenant would give a speech that included thanks to their families, cadre and friends. The commissioning of these 9 cadets that day was incredibly memorable. There were also awards given out in to recognize all their hard work while being part of the AFROTC. The ceremony ended with a slideshow of all the cadets featuring pictures from when they were babies until the present day. The ceremony concluded with a speech from Lt Col O’Brien, followed by the color guard retiring the colors. I would highly suggest to everybody to come out and attend it in the future!
Sunday the 13th of May, was a day to remember for cadets making the transition into becoming officers in the United States Air Force. The commissioning ceremony started with the entrance of the cadre followed by the cadets. Everybody remained standing, and the color guard came onto the stage and presented the U.S and Air Force Flags. C/Lt Col Ruter was the MC for the ceremony. As each cadet centered themselves on the stage, they had to recite the Oath of Office from a commissioned officer of their choice. Once they have took the Oath, family members would go onto the stage and pin the hard-earned gold bars on the service jacket and flight cap. After that, an enlisted person would walk up on the stage and render the new officer the traditional "first salute." C/Lt Col Ruter presented the newly commissioned officer to the whole audience and the new 2nd Lieutenant would give a speech that included thanks to their families, cadre and friends. The commissioning of these 9 cadets that day was incredibly memorable. There were also awards given out in to recognize all their hard work while being part of the AFROTC. The ceremony ended with a slideshow of all the cadets featuring pictures from when they were babies until the present day. The ceremony concluded with a speech from Lt Col O’Brien, followed by the color guard retiring the colors. I would highly suggest to everybody to come out and attend it in the future!
Friday, August 3, 2012
LLAB 15
A bittersweet conclusion to what was an exciting year, the Annual Awards Ceremony drew cadets families and friends to watch the culmination of their year before commissioning or moving on to the next phase of their cadet training. Scholarships and awards were presented by their sponsors and by the cadre, highlighting the many successes of Detachment 195's outstanding cadets.
After the ceremony, the outgoing commander, C/Syring gave his parting words and advice, before relinquishing command of the Detachment. The new commander, C/Brunson wasted no time in setting his expectations for the coming year, and left the cadets motivated to return for another challenging year in AFROTC.
Finally when all the business had been conducted, cadets and cadre alike participated in the "Pie-in-the-Face" event where cadets could purchase pies to throw at fellow cadets or cadre; the proceeds benefited the Arnold Air Society Scobee Squadron. Once everyone had exacted their revenge, the cadets of the 195th Cadet Wing headed home, another successful year under their belt.
After the ceremony, the outgoing commander, C/Syring gave his parting words and advice, before relinquishing command of the Detachment. The new commander, C/Brunson wasted no time in setting his expectations for the coming year, and left the cadets motivated to return for another challenging year in AFROTC.
Finally when all the business had been conducted, cadets and cadre alike participated in the "Pie-in-the-Face" event where cadets could purchase pies to throw at fellow cadets or cadre; the proceeds benefited the Arnold Air Society Scobee Squadron. Once everyone had exacted their revenge, the cadets of the 195th Cadet Wing headed home, another successful year under their belt.
LLAB 14
LLAB 14 was the spring parade. Cadets were gathered into their flights and squadrons, and were marched to Keating Field, where we were joined by personnel from the Navy. Cadets were instructed in marching in cadence with a beat, the proper procedures for "eyes right" and columns in parades. The Field Training Preparation cadets would be using this new information when marching at their graduation ceremonies at their respective Field Training Units.
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