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THE DROPZONE

Detachment 772

LEGACY OF LEADERS

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Table of Contents

Field Training Extended

for 2-Year Detachments

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Cadet Biography

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Table of Contents

LCDC - Page 8

General Nathan Twining

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Field Training Extended for 2-Year Detachments

Cadet Third Class Josh Nesbitt

When it comes to field training two

things come to mind and they in-

volve a large amount of yelling, and

unnaturally early mornings. What I

did not think about field training

however, was the idea of going two

weeks early to receive extra instruc-

tion. In my opinion, there is not a

need to send cadets to field training

early. I understand that this is only a two year detachment, but I

feel that the instruction we are given while attending classes

here gives us the adequate knowledge we need to succeed while

at field training. Lieutenant Colonel Dudley does a great job of

instilling in the cadets the characteristics and ideals of being a

leader. It is for that reason, and the fact that even though our

detachment is small it is still more than capable of competing

with other detachments that makes the idea of going to field

training early unnecessary.

As a cadet, I do not want to go to field training to be

taught more about being a leader. I want to go and put what I

have learned into action, and with the guidance of the instruc-

tors at field training to hone those skills and become an asset to

the Air Force. Yes, field training is intimidating and I am sin-

cerely nervous about going, but thinking about being chiseled

into an Airman makes the whole ordeal worth it. Cadets of any

detachment should feel the same way. Field training may be a

lot of work, but the benefits of walking away as an Air Force

officer should outweigh the costs by leaps and bounds.

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I feel that I can even lower the “costs” of going to field

training by preparing prior to going. You do not want to simply

sit around on the sidelines while the game is going on, you

should be jumping into the game head first. Football players do

not just show up to a game and learn the rules and plays on the

spot, no they study and learn as much as they can before that

crucial game so that when the fans start cheering and the lights

come on they can perform at their best. It is up to the cadets to

study the manuals and books they need and to put in the effort

before going. This may not make the physical aspect of field

training any easier, but it would help to ease the nerves and help

make it through.

Airman reading Field Training Manual

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Cadet Biography

Cadet Fourth Class Kelly Linderman

Hello, my name is Kelly Linderman. After graduating Fort

Dorchester High School I went to Trident Technical College for

2 years where I completed my Associates in Arts degree. I am

currently now at The Citadel where I am going to finish out my

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

When I graduated from high school I earned the academic

award for honors. I have also been named to the Dean’s List

every semester for my distinguished academic performance. I

attended a summer camp for Air Force dependents called Teen

Leadership Summit. I have also been involved in many extra-

curricular activities like Habitat for Humanity, Teacher Cadet,

Fort Dorchester soccer team and dance team. My plans with

ROTC are to better myself and the people around me. The rea-

son I joined ROTC was to become a successful leader in the Air

Force.

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For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the truce

means he won't have to proceed with a ground invasion just two

months before he faces reelection. And if it holds, it could fi-

nally provide a respite from the barrage of thousands of rockets

that have paralyzed the lives of southern Israelis for years.

The Israel Defense Forces said it had decimated Hamas'

cache of long-range rockets, killed 30 senior militant operatives

of Hamas and allied groups such as Islamic Jihad, destroyed

hundreds of rocket launchers, and bombed 140 smuggling tun-

nels to Egypt.

(Continue to Pg. 10)

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The Air Force ROTC Detach-

ment 772 of Charleston South-

ern University held to its 26th

Annual Low Country Drill

Competition on 09 February

2013. High school JROTC

units from all over the Low

Country attend in order that

they could compete with su-

preme discipline, precision, and skill in the performance of drill

routines. Over 400 people attended this showing of the 13

competing units for a 1st place trophy of this prestigious compe-

tition.

With an event staff of only 11 cadets, Detachment 772 suc-

cessfully hosted yet another outstanding drill competition. The

team of cadets, lead by Cadet Colonel Chelsie Miller, managed

to make the competition an enjoyable and safe experience by

providing a well- planned day of exciting drill exhibitions. Ca-

det Miller and her team also reached out to other institutions for

the running of this event. The Charleston AFB Honor Guard

and The Citadel’s African

American Society were

enlisted as judges for the

event. Other institutions of

special note include Charles-

ton Southern University,

many JROTC units, and

ABC Trophies.

LCDC

Cadets Miller, Bradshaw, and Webb

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With the enthusiasm, dedica-

tion, and pride of this small

group of cadets, the Detach-

ment was able to raise $2,500

for the Aerospace Club. This

spectacular group of indi-

viduals set aside an entire

weekend, to come together as

one cohesive unit in order to provide the best possible Drill

Competition for these JROTC units. Not only does this event

expose these young men and women to the next level of

ROTC, but it also provides them an opportunity to exhibit

their abilities. This is a unique experience for the cadets of

Detachment 772 as well. For, it provides them the opportunity

to organize a large event, exhibit their core values, and be-

come a better Wingman, Leader, and Warrior. Low Country

Drill Competition provides a network of opportunity for

young JROTC members and Detachment 772 Cadets alike.

Laying the framework for young officers of today, and tomor-

row’s Air Force.

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“If our air forces are never

used, they have achieved their

finest goal.”

-General Nathan Twining