AIR FORCE ROTC
AIR FORCE ROTC NEWS By Cadet Caitlin Godsey ’21 The spring semester presented cadets with more leadership opportunities, learning experiences, and unique challenges than ever before because of COVID-19. Imposed safety regulations postponed or canceled numerous annual events, including Combat Dining-In, Air Force Training Experience, Virginia Military Academy Day, and all graduation ceremonies. Despite the new normal, cadets remained focused on their academics, leadership development, and representing Detachment 875 within social distancing parameters set forth around the country. Among the major accomplishments reached by each group of hard-working cadets, the Class of 2020 graduated and commissioned 44 cadets as second lieutenants into various career fields in the U.S. Air Force. After the Rated Selection Board, 21 cadets from the Class of 2021 were chosen for pilot, combat systems officer, remotely piloted aircraft, and air battle manager slots. Plus 49 cadets of the Class of 2022 were selected to attend field training and will be traveling to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, for leadership evaluation. Overall, the detachment remains in high standing across the nation through the hard work and determination of every cadet. National detachment rankings include 68th of 145 units for grade-point average and ninth for the Physical Fitness Assessment. The wing’s current Physical Fitness Assessment average is 95.7 out of 100.
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Above: Cadet Kalvin Yuan ’21, rated slot selectee, after a flight with other Virginia Tech cadets. Below: Cadet Andrew Bonavita ’21 took time to hike while in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the U.S. Air Force Academy Exchange Program.
CORPS REVIEW | Spring 2020
