DET 028 AFROTC Cadet Handbook test 1

Detachment 028 Commander

Colonel Dennis J. Malfer

Air Force ROTC

Colonel Eric J. Wydra

Southwest Region

Colonel Mark D. Mattison

AFROTC Mission

Develop quality leaders for the Air Force

Air Force Song verse 1 part 2

Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Air Force Song verse 3 part 2

Flying men, guarding our nation's border, We'll be there, followed by more! In echelon we carry on. Hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

Chief of Staff of the Air Force

General Mark A. Welsh III

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Martin E. Dempsey, US Army

Air Education and Training Command

General Robin Rand

Airman's Creed part 4

I am an American Airman. Wingman, Leader, Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, And I will not fail.

Airman's Creed part 1

I am an American Airman. I an a Warrior. I have answered my nation's call.

Airman's Creed part 2

I am an American Airman. My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor, And a Legacy of Valor.

Air University

Lt. General David S. Fadok

Air Force Song verse 2 part 2

Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer Gave us wings, ever to soar! With scouts before and bombers galore. Hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!

AF seal-American eagle

United States and its airpower (shown in natural colors)

Cadet Honor Code

We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does

AF symbol-lower half diamonds framing star

represent our core values

AF symbol-upper half stylized wings

represent the stripes of our strength (the enlisted men and women of our force)

AF symbol-lower half sphere within a star

represents the globe (and obligation to secure our nation's freedom)

AF seal-Air Force yellow numerals

stand for 1947, the year the Air Force was established

AF seal-white clouds behind eagle

start of a new sky

Air Force Mission

to fly, fight, and win...in air, space, and cyberspace

AF seal-bottom part of shield

white represents the metal silver

AF seal-top part of shield

yellow thunderbolt with flames shows striking power through the use of aerospace

Air Force Vision

global vigilance, reach, and power

Systems Squadron (28 SYS/CC)

C/Maj Oleksander Slidenko

The United States Air Force was formed as a separate branch of the military on...

18 September 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947

Holm Center

Brig. General Robert D. Thomas

Dining Out Officer (28 CW/DIO)

C/Capt Annamarie Price

Planning and Programs Officer (28 CW/PPO)

C/Capt Nathan Stirm

Wing Commander 28 CW/CC

C/Col Carl Black

Wing Vice Commander (28 CW/CV)

C/Col Maris McNamara

Commissioning Management Officer (28 CW/CMO)

C/Col Oleksander Slidenko

Physical Fitness Officer (28 CW/PFO)

C/Lt Col Anthony Munden

Training Group (28 TRG/CC)

C/Lt Col Caleb Krolak

Director of Training (28 CW/DOT)

C/Lt Col Jacob Suss

Mission Support Group 28 MSG/CC

C/Lt Col Joseph Christensen

Inspector General (28 CW/IG)

C/Lt Col Kameron Saranto-Mercado

Maintenance Group (28 MXG/CC)

C/Lt Col Peter Davidson

Knowledge Management Officer (28 CW/KMO)

C/Lt Col Shivam Kashiwala

Communications Squadron (28 CS/CC)

C/Maj Adam Kriete

12th Training Squadron (12 TRS/CC)

C/Maj Arely Silva

Force Support Squadron (28 FSS/CC)

C/Maj Gabriel Pentkowski

Acquisitions Support Squadron (28 ACS/CC)

C/Maj Haley Davis

11th Training Squadron (11 TRS/CC)

C/Maj Matthew Taylor

Air Force Song Bridge

Here's a toast to the host Of those who love the vastness of the sky, To a friend we send a message of his brother men who fly. We drink to those who gave their all of old, Then down we roar to score the rainbow's pot of gold. A toast to the host of men we boast, the U.S. Air Force!

President of the United States

Honorable Barack H. Obama

Secretary of Defense

Honorable Charles T. Hagel

Secretary of the Air Force

Honorable Deborah Lee James

Airman's Creed part 3

I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My Nation's Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger. I defend my Country with my Life.

Air Force Core Values

Integrity first. Service before self. Excellence in all we do.

Air Force Song verse 2 part 1

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder, Sent it high into the blue; Hands of men blasted the world asunder; How they lived God only knew (God only knew, then!)

Air Force Song verse 1 part 1

Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun; Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun! (Give 'er the gun, now!)

Air Force Song verse 3 part 1

Off we go into the wild sky yonder, Keep the wings level and true; If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder Keep the nose out of the blue! (Out of the blue, boy!)

AFROTC Vision

a highly successful organization respected throughout the Air Force, the educational community, and the nation

the elements of the AF symbol come together to form one symbol that represents these two powerful images

an eagle (the emblem of our Nation) and a medal (representing valor in service to our Nation)

AF symbol-lower half star surrounding sphere

five points represent the components of our one force and family