Det 915

Congratulations to C/Smith, C/Heishman-Tolstyka, C/Wyrick, and C/Cao on completing Field Training! ⭐️🇺🇸

Det 915 is super proud of these cadets and we look forward to seeing their leadership as POC next semester!

Congratulations to our graduating class for earning their degree and 2d Lt rank! Good luck to our new Air and Space Force officers ✈️🛰️ Forever a Mountaineer 💛💙

This morning was Det. 915’s last LLab of the semester! We started off with a change of command ceremony and a pass in review where we welcomed the new Cadet Wing Commander, C/ Graser, and her Cadet Vice Wing Commander, C/Gwynn!
After that, Det. 915 went to the classroom where cadets received a plethora of awards to celebrate their accomplishments throughout the year!
A special congratulations to Capt Hazel who was awarded the Air and Space Commendation medal for his accomplishments while at Det. 915!

Last night Det. 915 had another successful morale event! Cadets had the opportunity to go bowling together at the Mountainlair!

Congratulations to Det. 915’s March cadets of the month! They are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to projects that impact the entire detachment and their commitment to their wingmen. Keep up the hard work and dedication!
The cadets of the month are:
100: C/Heil
200: C/Nafziger
300: C/Hartman
400/800: C/Whitlock

Here’s just a few pictures from Det. 915’s trip to Joint Base Andrews! This is a great opportunity for cadets to get exposed to a variety of AFSCs. If you are interested in learning more about AFROTC don’t hesitate to send us a message on instagram! Decide WVU is THIS SATURDAY! We’d love to see you and answer any questions you may have about the AFROTC program at Det. 915!

This past weekend GMC Cadets had the opportunity to go to VMI to further prepare themselves for Field Training! They were introduced to LRCs and got to hone many of the other necessary skills for Field Training!

Check out some of these pictures from Det 915’s FTX! This is an awesome opportunity for GMC cadets to immerse themselves in a Field Training simulated environment to practice the skills they will need.

For LLab 10 this week GMC had an opportunity to put the expeditionary skills that they have learned the past few weeks into practice. The 200s got to lead mission scenarios preparing them for FTX this weekend!

Congratulations to the February cadets of the month! They have been doing an outstanding job in their roles and serve as role models for the entire wing!
The cadets of the month are:

100: C/Shumaker
200: C/Cao
300: C/Graser (Not Pictured)
400: C/Killian

Great LLab this morning! First IMT and FTP cadets took a warrior knowledge quiz. After that, cadets got to learn some expeditionary skills such as land navigation, TCCC, and 9-lines!

Last weekend Cadets had an opportunity to go skiing at Wisp Resort! This was a fun way to increase morale and strengthen team bonding!

Congratulations to our Cadets of the Month! They are being recognized for their dedication to exceed the standards and expectations. Keep up the great work!

Our Cadets of the Month are:
100: C/Amon
200: C/LaBombard
300: C/Gwynn
400: C/Moss

At LLab this morning cadets had a chance to learn about flag folding, dining out, and safety precautions for an active shooter situation. Then cadets had a chance to practice squadron marching. Great job this morning!

Fantastic LLab this morning! First, flights got to show off their marching skills through a game of tanks and a maze. Then the flights competed in a rank relay and a PT competition to show off their mental and physical prowess. We finished off LLab today with a game of Icarus. Great job today!

Another great LLab today! The 200s got to lead an open ranks inspection. Then we marched over to the classroom where we had a briefing about STARS Align, we also learned about many of the AF/SF war fighting assets utilized today. Lastly we learned about AF contributions to the joint fight!

“Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice” - Anton Chekhov.
This quote sums up LLab this morning since the 100s and 200s had a chance to practice a lot of essential skills. They completed their first Warrior Knowledge quiz of the semester and they practiced road guard and ORI procedures. The 200s also had a chance to lead squadrons in squadron marching!

Today we completed our first Blues Inspection to prepare the detachment for our official Open Ranks Inspection, which will occur later in the semester. We also had the opportunity to allow some flights to earn their pennants through Flight Drill Evaluations.

Congratulations to Delta and Foxtrot Flights for earning their pennant this morning!!

During LLAB this week, we get to say goodbye to one of Det 915 NCO, SSgt Cadd. SSgt Cadd has been with us for 3 years, assisting cadets in many ways. SSgt Cadd recieved the Air and Space Commendation Medal for his excellent work as an Noncommissioned Officer for Det 915 and for his expertise in combat care leading to successful training during Field Training ‘21.

Det 915 greatly appreciate’s his time and hard work he has put in over the past 3 years. We wish him the best of luck at his next duty station!!

First Leadership Lab of the semester, Commanders Call! LLAB included briefs from our OFC, Wing Commander and Vice, Physical Fitness Officers, and AAS/SW representatives.

We would like congratulate all cadets who received recognition for their Fall 2022 GPA, PFA Score, and Attendance Record.

Congratulations, Lt Beck!

This afternoon, we hosted the commissioning ceremony for Second Lieutenant Beck. Hailing from New Freedom, PA, she will be joining the Space Force as a Developmental Engineer.

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Q: What’s the most memorable moment from your time in AFROTC?
A: The first one that comes to mind is a color guard that I did freshmen year where the state flag continually hit me in the face and knocked my cover down and one of the upper class men had to verbally guide me during the march out cause I couldn't see anything. A nice reminder that there are people to guide you when you're not sure where you're going.

Q: What are you most excited about as you get ready to begin your career?
A: The opportunities. The best things that have happened in my life have been on a whim and when I've embraced the unexpected. LA was definitely unexpected and I can't wait to see what it brings to my life adventures.
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Last LLAB of the semester, the cadets today did a change of command ceremony. Cadet Moss relinquished command and Cadet White assumed command.

We would like to welcome our new cadet Wing Commander Cadet White and his Vice Cadet Putnam. We would like to thank Cadet Moss and Cadet Murphy for being our Wing Staff and all of their hard work.

Congratulations to Bravo flight for earning honor flight and Charlie flights for earning warrior flight. Great this semester! Keep it up. ✈️

We would like to congratulate all of the cadets that received awards today. Thank you for your efforts and for going above and beyond within the detachment. These awards were well earned. Please keep up the good work!

A special congratulations to Cadet Blackwood, Cadet Lilly, Cadet Moss, and Cadet Murphy on receiving a commanders coin for all their hard work and impact within the cadet wing.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Last week, we held our annual Detsgiving dinner to celebrate the closing of the semester.

Cadre and cadets prepared some awesome dishes, enjoyed several rounds of corn hole, and watched a classic thanksgiving movie.

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the evening!

Ladies and gentleman please welcome out new wing staff! C/White is our new Wing Commander and C/Putnam is our new Vice Wing Commander. Congratulations!! We cannot wait to see what you have planned for us.

Great LLAB today! We had a scavenger hunt. It consisted of different stations. Some of those stations were flag folding, warrior knowledge, FDE, and land navigation.

Here some more pics of the cadets during the WVU vs TCU homecoming game.

Here we have some of our cadets setting up, practicing, and performing the color guard for the WVU Women’s Soccer game.