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Meet our Cadets
The KU AFROTC has 5 classes of cadets. In the GMC (General Military Course) we have AS100 - primarily freshmen and AS200 - primarily sophomores.
In the POC (Professional Officer Course) we have AS300 - primarily juniors, AS400 - primarily seniors, and AS800 - primarily 5th year seniors.
AS 100 Keith
1. How did you hear about KU, and why did you attend?
I grew up in Wichita, so I've always heard people talk about KU. I've been a Jayhawk for as long as I can remember.
2. What do you do on a daily basis (not ROTC related)?
I go to my classes and try to finish some homework in the afternoons. In the evenings, I usually hang out with friends.
3. What are some hobbies you have?
My hobbies include weightlifting, swimming and jiu jitsu.
4. Are you involved in any other clubs?
I have not joined any clubs outside of ROTC yet.
5. What led you to AFROTC?
I have always felt the call to serve, and I thought the AFROTC program would be a good fit or me.
6. How do you think AFROTC has affected you in college (positively or negatively)?
While AFROTC has caused me to lose a decent amount of sleep, it keeps me much more organized and dedicated than I would be without it.
7. What are some opportunities you've had since you've been in the program?
I've had the opportunity to participate in many fun team building activities.
8. What are your plans after college (career oriented)?
I plan to either fly or do research in the Air Force.
AS 200 Carl
1. How did you hear about KU, and why did you attend?
My family have always been huge Jayhawk fans; my dad graduated from KU.
2. What do you do on a daily basis (not ROTC related)?
Go to class, hit the gym every once in awhile, play some video games. Basically the standard college life.
3. What are some hobbies you have?
I love to ride my motorcycle, I fly whenever I have enough money to, and I play poker a lot with my friends.
4. Are you involved in any other clubs?
I've done intramural basketball and indoor soccer, but besides that and ROTC, no.
5. What led you to AFROTC?
My desire to be a pilot. I talked to some friends of friends who were in the Air Force and they suggested ROTC as the best route.
6. How do you think AFROTC has affected you in college (positively or negatively)?
I think it has definitely affected me positively. ROTC keeps me focused and gives me the drive to get better grades. Plus, who kmows how much weight I would've gained if I didn't have to go to PT.
7. What are some opportunities you've had since you've been in the program?
I have lots of opportunities, but the best hands down was when I got to ride along on a KC-135 and watch it refuel two B-2 bombers mid-air. Amazing!
8. What are your plans after college (career oriented)?
Hopefully I can be a pilot for the Air Force. Ideally the A-10. If not, I'd really like to be a Physician Assistant.
AS 300 James
1. How did you hear about KU, and why did you attend?
I originally wanted to go to the Air Force Academy and study aerospace engineering. The competitiveness in being accepted there caused me to also apply for an AFROTC scholarship. Upon not being accepted to the Academy, and receiving an ROTC scholarship, I decided to come to KU for AFROTC and aerospace engineering. Kansas is my home state and KU has a great engineering program.
2. What do you do on a daily basis (not ROTC related)?
Engineering is extensive and challenging, so I am daily working on homework and studying. But outside of school related business, I very much enjoy relaxing and hanging out with my wife.
3. What are some hobbies you have?
I love and collect guns. I always look forward to the opportunity to go target shooting, clay shooting or hunting. Anything outdoors is my kind of thing.
4. Are you involved in any other clubs?
I am involved with the KU Navigators, a Christian ministry organization based on campus as well as many other college campuses and military bases around the world.
5. What led you to AFROTC?
My interest in aviation, space and engineering brought me to the realization that the military, especially the Air Force, has incredible opportunities to be a part of these fields. My father's service in Vietnam and my brother-in-law's service in the Air Force have also been influences to serve in the military as well.
6. How do you think AFROTC has affected you in college (positively or negatively)?
AFROTC has definitely affected me positively. Being involved has set me apart from most of KU's students with respect to the experiences and opportunities AFROTC has to offer, as well as the camaraderie with fellow ROTC students.
7. What are some opportunities you've had since you've been in the program?
The most valuable and enjoyable opportunities I have include professional development training, which involves spending time with active duty Air Force officers to get a feel for active duty military life. Another is incentive flights on Air Force aircraft such as the KC-135 and RC-135. I also got the opportunity to take part in altitude training with a few other cadets, which exposes you to an environment lacking in oxygen, simulating the effects of high altitude on the human body.
8. What are your plans after college (career oriented)?
After college I plan on either beginning an Air Force career in Developmental Engineering, or pursuing a Master's Degree in aerospace engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT).
AS 400 Stephan
1. How did you hear about KU, and why did you attend?
I heard about KU through high school and I attended originally because of KU's Undergraduate Pre-Medicine Curriculum. I have since changed to a major in East Asian Languages and Cultures.
2. What do you do on a daily basis (not ROTC related)?
I spend most of my time studying Chinese and translating some Japanese on my free time.
3. What are some hobbies you have?
I like to listen to Japanese Alternative rock and go out to live music shows, if I have time.
4. Are you involved in any other clubs?
I am currently president of Japanese Student Association.
5. What led you to AFROTC?
Originally my girlfriend at the time was talking about joining and told me about the opportunities for language majors. I decided to join off of that conversation.
6. How do you think AFROTC has affected you in college (positively or negatively)?
AFROTC has given me the opportunity to make more of myself than I ever could imagine. I have a terrible fear of getting in front of an audience to speak and have since joining the program, been able to complete speeches although I have some doubts about my speaking abilities. The camaraderie among my fellow cadets gives me pride as well. From the first day of my time here at Det 280, I have felt like I belong.
7. What are some opportunities you've had since you've been in the program?
This past summer I had the opportunity to go to China for a study abroad opportunity because of Project GO, specifically aimed at ROTC cadets.
8. What are your plans after college (career oriented)?
My current plans after college are completing Intelligence School and seeing if I can get and finish up a career in the Air Force.
Upcoming Events 2011-12
- 14 May 2012 - Commissioning Day
- 17 Aug 2012 - New Student Orientation
- 20 Aug 2012 - First day of Fall semester
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