Ex-USAFA Cadet, Now UC Berkeley Junior

bulletandpima
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:36:39 +0000

I could write a book on why DS selected AFROTC over the AFA apptmt. It had nothing to do with drinking, everything to do with his major, the school and the fact that as an AD dep for 18 yrs he wanted to be a kid, he wanted to go out whenever he wanted.

In the next few months some of you will have to choose between an apptmt and a full ride scholarship. Choose your route because of your collegiate career, not b/c you are going to become a pilot. There are many hurdles to clear before that will occur, the most important one is graduating.

Before you believe that your career is over b/c you go ROTC instead of an SA, remember Colin Powell was commissioned through ROTC! The AFA opens doors, but it is what you do when that door opens that matters most.

Also, DS’s det commander knew he opted ROTC over the AFA, he came to him in Oct of his fresh yr and said if you want to reapply to the AFA I will nom you, he told him no. Point being if you don’t get an apptmt or you opted the route of ROTC you can change it and be none of the worse for wear

Bullet was commissioned through AFROTC, he retired a yr ago with over 2000 fighter hours (F-15E and 111). At DS’s det this yr, each and every cadet that requested UPT got it. However, for ROTC one thing you need to get it is a good det., strong gpa (over 3.0) and active participation. Don’t go ROTC thinking you can skate by and get your dream. You will need to prove yourself there too!

MOST IMPORTANTLY…Thank you for serving, thank you for making us all proud of the quality of our future military leaders. G Bless and G speed!

AIM HIGH…ABOVE ALL!