Recent content by Buzden

One year ago my DS commissioned. I too am not from a military family and I share your feelings. Great post. Thanks.

Great Post. Good Luck to you.

It is not good to be sent home but your DS should work with his detachment. In my DS's detachment there was one cadet who was sent home from FT, but was allowed to stay on and try again, so there may be hope. It will of course all depend on the reason he was sent home.

Congratulations. I know how you feel. Enjoy the moment and good luck to your daughter.

Ncbill, good luck going forward. I hope yours get what they want.

Five years ago, DS announced his plan to apply for an AFROTC scholarship and become a pilot in the Air Force. We have no military people in our family so at that time I had no idea what lay ahead. Also, I was not sure if he would really follow through with this plan. Along the way, I...

Like 5day commented, My son is AFROTC at a state university. He wears his uniform two days per week (on the days he has ROTC activities)

My DS is AFROTC. ROTC contacted him to set up the interview once his application was submitted.

DS took his test as part of the application process. You can find details of the application process here: https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/application

Getting the ID was it's own process. First DS had to contract, then cadre needed to get some paperwork done and make an appointment at nearby base where the ID was issued.

My DS is a contracted AFROTC cadet. He received the standard "Geneva Conventions Identification Card" which allows him to access some benefits. I believe only contracted cadets can get the ID card.

Same for my DS. He received a notice asking if he wanted someone to attend the awards night at his school. After checking with his school he said yes and a representative from the AF attended and presented the scholarship.