Stories tagged with: Air Force ROTC

The American flag sits in the foreground, with veterans and others at the Stand Down in the background.

OHIO demonstrates commitment to service at ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down

October 14, 2024 6 min

The words are inscribed on the Alumni Gateway—those who attend Ohio University enter to learn and depart to serve. The Ohio University community undoubtedly demonstrated a commitment to those in need at the recent ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down.

Volunteers stand in the background of essential supplies to help the homeless and those in need.

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Athens Area Stand Down provides resources for veterans and others in need with help from OHIO

October 1, 2024 2 min

Athens Area Stand Down is an annual event supplying resources for veterans and community members who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

Ohio University Air Force ROTC recognized as Regional Best Small Detachment of the Year

November 9, 2022 3 min

The United States Air Force ROTC has selected Detachment 650 at Ohio University as the Best Small Detachment in the Northeast Region for the second time.

OHIO senior earns Air Force Health Professions Scholarship

November 4, 2022 2 min

Deborah Swegan, an Air Force ROTC cadet and senior at Ohio University, was recently awarded a competitive scholarship to pay for medical school.

OHIO, Athens to celebrate Veterans Day over a week

October 24, 2022 2 min

Ohio University and the city of Athens are hosting a week-long celebration with several events to thank veterans for their service this year.

ROTC programs plan 9/11 stair challenge memorial

September 7, 2022 1 min

Ohio University’s Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) will hold the annual 9/11 Stair Challenge Memorial event on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Peden Stadium.

Johan Mendez poses with a Piper Warrior III

Head in the clouds: Mendez follows his dream to fly

April 18, 2022 4 min

Through the support of his family, first-year aviation major, Johan Mendez, is pursuing his dreams of becoming a pilot.

Scholarship recipients Brady Taylor, Charlie Eagle, Jacob Grimes, Jasson Aguilera, Johan Mendez and Galen Cooper

Ohio University students win Air Force ROTC scholarships

February 21, 2022 3 min

The U.S. Air Force ROTC awarded six Ohio University students scholarships through its You Can Fly program.

Ohio University Air Force ROTC cadet deployed to assist hospitals

February 21, 2022 3 min

An Ohio University Air Force ROTC cadet has been deployed as a member of the Ohio National Guard to assist hospitals amid COVID-19.

Exercise challenge supporting veterans’ mental health to take place in Baker on Dec. 2-3

November 29, 2021 2 min

OHIO’S Veterans and Military Student Services Center will host an exercise challenge on Dec. 2 and 3 to help raise awareness about veteran suicide.

In-person Veterans Day events to take place in Athens

November 4, 2021 3 min

OHIO and the city of Athens will celebrate Veterans Day throughout the week with events including a parade, free breakfast, speeches, as well as OHIO athletic teams honoring veterans on select nights.

Bobcat Battalion plans 9/11 Stair Challenge Memorial

August 31, 2021 1 min

Ohio University’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps will hold its annual 9/11 Stair Challenge Memorial event on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Peden Stadium.

Two people hold up an Ohio University athletics flag in front of a hilly landscape

Air Force ROTC cadets gain valuable experiences

August 27, 2021 4 min

Students of OHIO’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program gained experiential learning and on-the-job training experiences this past spring and summer.

A collage showing both Jasson Aguilera and Brady Taylor standing in front of the American flag

Ohio University students win competitive Air Force ROTC scholarships

June 22, 2021 2 min

Ohio University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 650 announced the awarding of In-College Scholarships to two cadets who are pursuing degrees in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.

Group of six standing: Front L-R: 2Lt Carter Fee, 2Lt Kyle Dunlap, 2Lt Luke Hamlin. Back L-R: 2Lt Mark Vorndran, 2Lt Derek Weber, 2Lt Cole Losoncy

OHIO Air Force ROTC commissions six officers

May 19, 2021 3 min

Ohio University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 650 commissioned six cadets as officers in the United States Air Force on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

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