SECAF visits University of Tennessee Air Force ROTC cadets

The 22nd Secretary of the Air Force, Michael B. Donley, spoke to more than 40 cadets and active-duty staff from the University of Tennessee's Air Force ROTC Detachment 800, Oct. 23 at the University of Tennessee College of Business Administration. This occasion marked the first time Secretary Donley has addressed Air Force ROTC cadets since being appointed to office in October 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cadet Hope R. Cronin)

Detachment 430 marks “Air Force Day” at Ole Miss

Cadets from the University of Mississippi's Air Force ROTC, Detachment 430 present arms during “Air Force Day” festivities before a University of Mississippi football game. The cadet formation and color guard led the sell-out crowd of over 60,000 in a salute to the colors as a C-17 from the Mississippi Air National Guard roared over the stadium. Fans were also thrilled to see the Air Force Inspire Tour on site for their first-ever visit to a college football game. Tailgating took on a whole new meaning as football fans flew simulators, experienced the “Extreme Equilibrium” gyro-ride and peeked in the cockpit of an F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Notre Dame cadets welcome NASA astronaut

The University of Notre Dame's Air Force ROTC Detachment 225 held its annual Dining Out Oct. 15, which featured a Notre Dame alumnus and NASA astronaut, retired Col. Michael T. Good. The event was attended by cadets from Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College, Holy Cross College, Valparaiso University, Bethel College, Indiana University South Bend and Trine University. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Memorial run provides 24-hour reminder of 9/11

The University of Alaska Air Force ROTC Detachment 001's Lt. Gen. David J. McCloud Squadron stand before the American flag at the aircraft static display at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The cadets are members of the Arnold Air Society and organized the second 24-hour 9/11 Memorial Run from Sept. 11 at 8:46 a.m., to Sept. 12 at 8:46 a.m.,"to keep the American Flag in constant circulation around a military installation for 24-hours," said Cadet Seth D. Grove, also of the AAS. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Georgia AFROTC cadets learn leadership traits from retired AF leader

Retired Brig. Gen. Robert E. Gatliff visited with the University of Georgia's Air Force ROTC Detachment 160 on Sept. 29. The general's visit included meeting with the cadre and serving as a guest speaker during the day’s leadership lab. General Gatliff shared with the cadets and cadre his experiences of being a leader in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

AFROTC cadets remember September 11

For the second year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 157 has shown respect for those fallen on September 11th in a unique way, with the raising of a replica Pentagon and twin towers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cadet Case Johnson)