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Getting Involved
In addition to the classes and physical training, you have the opportunity to get further involved by joining the drill team or the Arnold Air Society.
Drill Team
Joining the drill team was probably one of the best choices that I made during my first semester. I really wanted to learn how to march well, and since I would have to learn eventually, I joined drill team to put me a step ahead of my peers. As it turns out, my proficiency in marching has been evident during Initital Military Training (IMT) time when first year cadets learn marching. I am able to help other cadets and stand out as a leader in my class.
Drill team has given me the opportunity to attend KU football and basketball games and present the colors during the national anthem. I was able to watch the KU vs MU football game on the sideline at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. I got to be part of a drill competition in New Orleans where the nine of us that went on the trip now share a bond with each other as well as a part in the rebirth of what we hope will become a Det 280 tradition. So has it been worth an hour per week of practicing basic marching? Absolutely!
//SIGNED//
C/4c, AFROTC
Arnold Air Society
Arnold Air Society (AAS) is a professional, honorary service organization. Along with other squadrons from all across the country, the Ennis C. Whitehead Squadron at the University of Kansas is dedicated to serving our community and helping our cadets develop into better officer candidates.
As a service organization, on of our primary objectives is to give back to our community. Examples of this service include highway clean-ups, food and clothing drives, and fundraisers for those in need. Additionally, each year Arnold Air Society selects one major issue to which it dedicates its service efforts; past examples have included breast cancer and the environment.
As a professional development organization, AAS aids in the development of young cadets. Prospective members participate in a semester long candidacy program in which they develop their professional qualities as well as their knowledge of the history and traditions of the Air Force.
All in all, AAS is an excellent program to help accelerate the development of cadets as officer cadidates as well as a great avenue to help give back to the community, and I would recommend it to any prospective AFROTC cadet.
//SIGNED//
Commander, Ennis C. Whitehead Squadron
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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