Detachment 130 Air Force ROTC

Our GMC stay ready for whatever the mission brings — but Friday is always in sight 🚀💪🏽

Time to meet our wing staff and directorate heads — the backbones of the detachment and the ones that keeps us running, connected, and ready for anything! 🚀

Kick off the Spring semester with purpose!
Join Detachment 130’s New Student Orientation Program and learn what AFROTC has to offer this spring, and explore whether this path fits your goals — all at the start of the spring semester! 🚀

Sixteen cadets. Sixteen futures forged by fire. Our newest 400s, proudly called the Sweet 16, received their AFSCs, marking their official path toward commissioning into the U.S. Air Force.

These future officers are one step closer to commissioning and bringing their talents to the world’s greatest Air Force. ✈️

Introducing,
1. Besiner, Lukas - 11X Pilot
2. Bernard-Lucien, Misha - 35PX Public Affairs
3. Foust, Kennedi - 46NX Nurse
4. Goodson, Nautica - 12X Combat Systems Officer
5. Holt, Justin - 11X Pilot
6. Johnson-Edmonds, Sydnee - 35PX Public Affairs
7. Martinez-Perez, Jennifer - 14N Intelligence
8. Mohamed, Lulu - 31PX Security Forces
9. Mollison, Micheal - 11X Pilot
10. Scott, Morgan - 21RX Logistics
11. Smith, Kalis - 35PX Public Affairs
12. Taplow, Jeannette - 31PX Security Forces
13. Thomas, Queen - 11UX Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot
14. Vickerie, Timothy - 14N Intelligence
15. White, Bria - 32EX Civil Engineer
16. Woodham, Olivia - 31PX Security Forces

This week, Det 130 handed the reins to our AS200s as they led the charge during LLAB. From planning to ex*****on, they showed what growth and initiative look like 💡💪

The morning kicked off with the Warrior Knowledge final — a culmination of everything they’ve learned so far 📚. Following that, cadets moved into a hands-on GLP, where their drill was tested through FDEs and their expeditionary mindset was put to work on the field 🧭

Another week of building leaders and backing each other up. Proud doesn’t begin to cover it. 🫡

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🌟 Cadet Spotlight: Eliya Spence 🌟

Meet Eliya Spence, a Biology & Spanish major at Howard University with a passion for exploration and leadership. She was recently crowned the 55th Miss Caribbean Student Association (HUCSA)! 👑✨

Eliya’s love for travel has taken her to incredible places like Egypt and London 🌍✈️, and her faith keeps her grounded and motivated. She lives by Philippians 4:13—*”I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”* 🙏💛

With a heart for service and a drive for greatness, Eliya is making her mark at Howard and beyond. Keep shining, Eliya! 🌟🔥

🌟 Cadet Spotlight: Trinity Smith 🌟

Meet Cadet Trinity Smith, an International Relations major at Howard University with a relentless drive for excellence. She’s not just hitting the books. Last year she read an incredible 100 books! 📚✨

Beyond academics, Trinity is all about pushing limits. She’s currently training for her first marathon in Nashville next month 🏃🏾‍♀️ and finds balance in crocheting intricate sweaters and blankets. 🧶💙

Her passion for self-improvement fuels her journey toward becoming an officer in the Space Force where she hopes to lead, inspire, and apply the skills she is developing today. 🚀💫

Keep striving for greatness, Cadet Smith. Your dedication and ambition are paving the way for a bright future. 🔥

Week 9 Recap: WWPT, Sharp Drills & Flag Folding Skills!

Det 130 brought the energy and intensity this week! We kicked things off with a Wing-Wide PT, pushing our limits and proving that hard work pays off. The grind was real, but so were the gains! 💪🔥

After PT, we locked in on Counter March and Squadron Marching, sharpening our drill skills with precision and teamwork. To top it off, we honed our Reveille and Flag Folding techniques, mastering the traditions that embody discipline and respect.

From crushing PT to perfecting drill, Det 130 stays ready! Keep pushing, keep growing, and let’s keep the momentum strong!

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