Wildcat Warriors

Newsletter

Pub l i s hed By

Cadet Majo r Tanner L

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Inside this issue:

Commander’s Call 1

Cadet Commander’s

Call

1

Honor Guard Brief 2

Freshman Flight 3

Field Training

Preparation

3

Ops Group Report 4

Salina Cadets

Soaring

4

Pershing Rifles Review 5

AAS Update 5

Remaining Events

Calendar

6

Letter from the Editor 6

DET 270 Spring 13

Greetings to alumni, friends, and family.

As all of you who are familiar with KSU

AFROTC can imagine, the cadet wing

stayed busy this past spring, and have con-

tinued to excel, both in preparation as fu-

ture USAF officers and in the community.

This latest newsletter covers the high points,

and if you want to know more, I recom-

mend checking out the Facebook page.

We are deep into our celebration of our

first 150 years as a land grant school, and

our ROTC programs are in the thick of the

events. Given that one of the key roles of

land grant schools was to train officers, this

commemoration is a great opportunity to

re-connect with those before us who have

served our nation in every war since the

Spanish-American War. As part of the

celebrations, this May we’ll conduct our

first joint commissioning ceremony in recent

memory, presided over by one of our

prominent grads, Gen Ron Keys.

Also, mark your calendars for this fall’s

AFROTC/Army ROTC joint alumni reunion

on 2 Nov. We’re holding it in conjunction

with KSU’s Military Appreciation Day, and

expect to hear more as we get closer to

the date.

Finally, my deepest thanks and apprecia-

tion for all of you who have continued to

support the cadet wing with your ideas,

time, and gifts. Never doubt that your sup-

port has made a difference in helping cre-

ate this latest generation of great Airmen!

Commander’s Call

Lt Col Jonathan S

staff and I will do every-thing in our power to not only maintain the same level of training in the Field Training Prep program, but to also raise the bar in training for the rest of the

Detachment.

(continued on page 2)

This semester has been unlike any other this De-tachment has experience in the past. The first change started with the traditional cadet view point that Field Training Preparation is the sole focus of the Wing. When I was applied for Wing Commander, I knew I wanted to bring about this

change because when I was a Field Training Officer dur-ing the Spring 2012 semes-ter, I realized that the rest of the Wing was not receiv-ing the same quality training that my AS 200 cadets were receiving. Immediately after the Change of Command ceremony in December, I informed the Wing that my

Cadet Commander’s Call

Cadet Col Patrick R

Wildcat Warriors take a break to take a picture with

their beloved mascot, Willie!

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Cadet Commander’s Call (continued)

Honor Guard Brief

Cadet Captain Chandrika B

I received during my 6

years on Active Duty in

Security Forces. This se-

mester has truly been a

successful semester. My

entire Wing Staff and I

couldn’t have made this

possible without the help

of the entire cadet corps.

I’m so proud of how eve-

ryone has grown over this

semester alone and it has

been such an honor to

serve as their Wing Com-

mander. There is not a

single person that I would

not gladly serve with on

Active Duty, and I look

forward to the chance of

being stationed and/or

deployed with each and

every one of them.

The next change that the

Wild Cat Warriors ex-

perienced was a change

in scenery during our

Leadership Laboratory’s.

The Fall 2012 Wing Com-

mander, Cadet 1st Class

Tanner H, and his staff,

did an outstanding job

meeting a majority of the

required objectives. As

such, I wanted to take full

advantage of this oppor-

tunity to stay out of the

class room as much as

possible and to experi-

ence Leadership Labora-

tories that would help

develop their esprit de

corps and warrior ethos.

My Operations Group

Commander, Cadet 1st

Class Tim M, has suc-

ceeded in taking up my

challenge by orchestrat-

ing the best Leadership

Laboratories I have ever

experienced during my

time here as a cadet. Ca-

det Tim M will of course

go into more detail on the

awesome Leadership Labs

he provided us during his

article, but what I will say

is that the high quality

training provided by our

guests from Fort Riley,

Army ROTC Cadre, Fire

Department, Brig Gen

Michel, and the CGO’s

from McConnell AFB,

match and even ex-

ceeded some of the train-

ing and all the mentorship

Some may think that Honor Guard during the spring semester is not as exciting

as the fall semester due to the lack of football games. That is far from the case

this year! Even without the football games, Honor Guard has done an impressive

job of looking sharp on the basketball courts for our women’s and men’s teams.

Not only that, but we have had some rare opportunities arise for us this semes-

ter. On 6 April, we traveled to St. Joseph Missouri to present the colors and to

honor the POW/MIA table at the 139th Airlift Wing Military Ball. Honor Guard

has accepted an invitation to present the colors for the March of Dimes on 13

Apr in Bosco Plaza, which was an honor. We are also headed to Topeka Kan-

sas on 27 April to represent for Detachment 270 at the Massing of Colors cere-

mony where we will be amongst a mixed crowd of ROTCs and JROTCs. This

ceremony is to honor our flag. There will also be a parade featuring the Honor

Guards in attendance. This is going to be an exciting event for us. We will not

only get the chance to represent our school, but this will also be a great way to

help us recruit JROTC cadets that will be in attendance that day! As you can see

we will be on the road a bit to wrap up the semester, but we are all excited

about finishing with a bang!

“There is not a single

person that I would not

gladly serve with on

Active Duty.”

-C/Colonel Patrick R

Wing Commander Patrick R serves as a

judge for a DET 270 Drill Evaluation

Honor Guard performs a special retreat in

remembrance of 9/11 victims

Page 3 Spring 13

Freshman Flight

Cadet Captain Tanner H

It has been a great experience this semester to train the Freshman. Teaching the 100 level Aerospace studies classes these

past two semesters has helped me build a mentor relationship with the Freshman. We have not had an all Freshman Flight

since I have been in AFROTC. All of the Freshman from Salina and Manhattan are part of an integrated flight during

Leadership Laboratories. Throughout the week at PT Cadet Brycen S. leads the Salina cadets at PT and I lead the Man-

hattan cadets. The Freshman are given more leadership positions inside of the flight without POC to guide them, this forces

the Freshman to lead and follow each other. We allow them to make mistakes but we correct them and help them under-

stand what each one should do better in order to succeed. This helps them to learn leadership skills within their class.

Freshman benefit as well getting to know each other and are expected to spend time together throughout the week. As

we expected, teamwork has grown rapidly within the class early and we hope it will help with retention! Since all the

Freshman are trained by myself and Cadet Brycen S. assisting at Leadership Laboratories and meetings we have set up a

system for all of the Freshman to be trained consistently by all of the instructions and regulations. The Freshman have al-

ready surpassed where I envisioned their teamwork maturing at this point. We believe that it will help them all be a

strong and successful class! We all look forward to finishing the semester strong and remaining in a mentor/mentee rela-

tionship even into active duty.

FTP cadets practice ORI procedures in Fiedler Hall Alpha Flight, which consists of all freshman, practice a “to the rear” marching maneuver

Field Training Preparation

Cadet Major Jack O

come their fears and to prove to them-selves that they have more potential

than they first thought.

As the Semester comes to a close, we

will begin doing more hands on activi-

ties and drills that will prepare them

for the coming summer. The AS-200

class has been performing magnifi-

cently and is on the right path for suc-

cess. The FTP staff and I are very

proud of this group of young men and

can’t wait to see the results of their

training.

Every spring semester, AS-200 cadets find themselves challenged mentally and physically as they prepare them-selves for the rigors of Field Training. This semester is no different. The Field Training Preparation (FTP) staff and I had set up a demanding training schedule that has been designed to push the limits of the cadet’s in order

for them to realize their own potential.

Over the winter break, cadets are re-quired to memorize and learn various skills and material out of the Field Training Manual, Airman’s Manual, and Drill and Ceremonies Manual. Through-

out the semester the cadets have been quizzed and asked to recite material and demonstrate a skill at a moment’s notice without preparation. It is de-signed to keep them on their toes and enable them to adapt to new environ-

ments and challenges.

As a Squadron, they have had the op-portunity and privilege to demonstrate their ability to adapt and work as a team at Kansas State High Ropes Course. This course has been designed to change oneself mentally by forcing the cadets to face their fears in a safe environment and allow them to over-

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Operations Group Report

Cadet Lt Col Timothy M

Salina Cadets Soaring

Cadet Captain Brycen S

This semester we have had some excel-

lent training opportunities for the wing.

With the 150th anniversary of Kansas

State University, we were able to com-

memorate the event by bringing in local

alumni of Det 270 to speak about the

history of the detachment as well as how

ROTC ties in with the founding of the uni-

versity. Det 270 also had the most re-

corded speakers in recent history with

over 35 officers from 16 different career

fields coming to speak about their ca-

reers and offering helpful advice to ca-

dets on how to succeed as a cadet and

officer in the Air Force. You can read

more about this on our alumni page. We

have had the chance to train with the

local ALO’s from Ft. Riley this semester as

well. Members of the 10th ASOS trained

our wing on water survival techniques in

Ft. Riley. They taught us various tech-

niques to stay alive in the water as well

as valuable water confidence skills that

we may need later in our career. We

were also fortunate to train cadets on

rappelling this semester. This was one of

the most confidence building labs we

have had as cadets faced their fear of

heights by hopping down a 6 story wall

backwards. We received excellent sup-

port from the local fire department who

allowed us to use their facilities as well

as show us some of their most impressive

equipment including a 7 story tall ladder

truck which took cadets up to look see

the surrounding area. The Army ROTC

cadre were also invaluable to us as they

trained cadets how to rappel and al-

lowed us to use their equipment. This se-

mester we have received some great

support and help from active duty offi-

cers in the area and are fortunate to get

this kind of training for our cadets. We

have truly improved our program with

their help as well as your support as

alumni of Det 270!

K-State Salina has had an active influence in Detachment 270 for many years now,

and the Salina cadets are having a stronger presence there now than ever before

with the creation of a Salina Flight. The current cadets are all working on their civil-

ian pilot ratings and this has helped them develop a very strong camaraderie that

enables them to work in academics, military studies, and physical training and per-

form exceptionally well together. The cadets at Salina are very active around the

campus. Cadets help promote a positive image of the Air Force and ROTC in groups

such as SGA, Military Members Club, KSU Flight Team, SIFE, and Phi Delta Theta.

The freshmen cadets even helped form the Military Members Club at the Salina

campus, which is hosting a 5K run. There are ten total Salina cadets, two POC who

help mentor the eight GMC with training and classwork. Three GMC cadets are

working hard to receive a slot to go to Maxwell, AFB this summer for Field Training.

They have been preparing this entire semester with extra physical training and aca-

demics to get a chance to receive officer training in Alabama. All the hard work is

noticed by everyone and Salina will continue to grow for many years to come.

Cadet Benjamin B demonstrates how to

inflate a top to serve as a floatation device

Salina cadet Samantha H and Thomas B

learn about Kansas State intertwined

history with military affairs

Cadets get some small group time with

ALO’s from Fort Riley

Page 5 Spring 13

Pershing Rifles Review

Cadet Captain Samuel F

The remaining weeks of the spring semester, although typically more calm in years past, are going to be quite busy for

Company G-7 here at Kansas State University. Because of the large number of students graduating, we are planning on

making up the numbers with a pledge class that will start and finish in just a few short weeks. This means there will be ex-

tra practice in a given week, but these candidates will have an exclusive opportunity to join the nationally recognized G-

7 Headhunters in a process that normally takes the bulk of a semester. We got back from NATCON 2013 in Jacksonville,

Florida, at the beginning of spring break. Despite not winning any trophies to bring back, we did receive some critical tips

and experience that will hopefully make for a better company next year. First of all, different ideas were presented for

how to manage finances and acquire sponsors for fundraising. Next, the National Society of Pershing Rifles is hoping to

operate better on the regimental level, so we may be attending an annual REGCON as well as NATCON starting next

year. And lastly, we gained more insight on the other companies and are going to revise how we attack NATCON. The

2013-2014 period will be full of trial and adversity, but we will meet it with determination and success.

Cadet Nathan S stands guard in front of the Vietnam Memorial

Cadet Mark M waves to the camera before

rappelling off the six story rappelling tower

Arnold Air Society Update

Cadet Major Tanner L

cadets are exhibiting exceptional leadership qualities. Last

time cadets of the month were announced, four of the four

cadets recognized belong to the squadron. As a society,

Kansas State is making leaps and bounds in terms of pro-

gress.

If you read the AAS article in the last newsletter, you read

that our Squadron beat out the Air Force Academy to be

area staff. This means our squadron will oversee the

squadrons from 11 schools spanning across six states. This

is an outstanding leadership opportunity for us. Recently,

our squadron sent four cadets to NATCON to accept their

transition as leaders for the Area VIII Air Pirates.

Arnold Air Society is an outstanding opportunity for cadets

to gain leadership experience and to give back to their

community. Furthermore, Arnold Air Society is an organiza-

tion that gives back what you put in. From a personal per-

spective, everything I have given to the society, it has given

back in full. I speak for more than myself when I say I have

loved my experiences in AAS thus far and look forward to

what lies ahead!

This past semester, AFROTC cadets had the outstanding

opportunity to learn of Kansas State’s military history. The

cadet wing was extremely fortunate to hear the history

from the words of Det 270 alumni themselves. As a mem-

ber of the Arnold Air Society (AAS) Lt Vohries Squadron,

one reference that really stuck out to me was the strength

of the Arnold Air Society in years past, as mentioned by

(Ret) Lt Col Fryer. In recent years, that could not be said of

AAS at Kansas State. For those of you who are not famil-

iar, AAS is a professional, honorary service organization.

As a group, we look to improve cadets and our communi-

ties. I am proud to say that the Lt Vohries Squadron is well

on its way to it’s former glory.

Nearly one third of the entire cadet wing is a part of the

squadron. Our funds are at the highest they have been in

as long as any member has been at the university. Our

commitment to the community is a growing presence. Our

Cadet Nathan P gains confidence at

the High Ropes Course

Letter from the Editor

Cadet Major Tanner J

AFROTC Detachment 270

Kansas State University

108 General Richard B Myers Hall

Conta ct Us

Friends of the Wildcat Warriors! Thank

you for reading this newsletter. The fact

that you are concerned with the activi-

ties of America’s future leaders, particu-

larly those who are beginning their mili-

tary careers from such a fine training

institution, shows your commitment to this

great nation. The effect of your support

can not be measured. This semester,

detachment 270 has taken great strides

to connects its cadet affairs with its sup-

porters. We as a cadet wing would

absolutely love for you to be connected

as well, if you are not already. I would

like to explain how you can do so. First

of all, we have a Facebook page that is

growing in its reach every day. On this

page you can find photos and activities

our cadets are involved in on a weekly

basis. Second, we have a YouTube

channel that highlights some of our key-

note speakers and activities. This chan-

nel allows you to experience some of

the opportunities and lessons our cadets

receive. Finally, a cadet ran website

has been published this semester high-

lighting semester activities and func-

tions. Amongst other items on the site,

you can find an alumni page. The cadet

wing would love to recognize its alumni.

Please, visit the page and if you have

any photos of yourself or other alumni

submit them to the detachment and we

will do our best to get them on the

website, within reason. All of these me-

dia sources can be found on the front

page of the newsletter. Thank you and

have an excellent Air Force life!

Cadet Tanner J blows a kiss to all of the

Wildcat Warriors supporters before

rappelling down the six story

training tower