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Wild Aces at IU the 215Th Cadet Wing Wild Aces ▼ IU Alumni Association ▼ Summer 2007 2Nd Lt Membership Matters. This publication is paid for in part by dues-paying members of the Indiana University Alumni Association. DET 215 AFROTC Alumni Newsletter Wild Aces at IU The 215th Cadet Wing Wild Aces ▼ IU Alumni Association ▼ Summer 2007 2nd Lt. Lammlein mingles with top officers at symposium never thought I would be going through Ithe same breakfast buffet-line as the for- mer U.S. Air Force chief of staff. Recently, I was given the chance of a lifetime to at- tend the Marshall/Arnold AFROTC Leader- ship Symposium, where retired Gen. John Jumper acted as the seminar chair. During this two and a half day seminar, I was given the opportunity to listen to senior Air Force leaders speak about a variety of topics, mostly involving their experiences and advice they had for the more than140 cadets in attendance. The seminar, in Washington D.C., included many notable Air Force leaders. Present throughout the conference were Air Force Officer Accession and Training Courtesy of 2nd Lt. Kyle Lammlein Schools Commander Brig. Gen. Alfred From left, Cadet Art Bull from Wright State University Det 643; Brig. Gen. Alfred Flowers, Flowers and AFROTC Commander Col. AFOATS commander; and 2nd Lt. Kyle Lammlein, BA’07, gather at the Marshall/Arnold William Kunzweiler. These two individu- AFROTC Leadership Symposium. Bull and Lammlein attended the same high school. als could be seen as intimidating for any cadet in ROTC, considering their posi- ance, we listened to speeches from: Brig. The Marshall/Arnold AFROTC sym- tions. However, after spending a weekend Gen. David Warner, commander, Defense posium was the chance of a lifetime to in the company of these two officers, I Command and Control Systems, Defense interact with some of the Air Force’s can honestly say they are personable, Information Systems Agency; Maj. Gen. top personnel. After only a few days of professional, and outstanding individuals, LaRita Aragon, Air National Guard special listening to senior leaders and interacting and I have no doubt the officer training assistant to the deputy chief of staff for with some of the top cadets in AFROTC programs are in good hands. manpower and personnel; Chief Master programs across the country, I am excited As a matter of fact, the most memo- Sgt. Stephen Maynard, 89th Airlift Wing, to commission in an Air Force with such a rable part of the seminar was talking with Andrews AFB; Lt. Gen. Stephen Lorenz, sturdy foundation and great potential for Gen. Flowers. About four other cadets commander, Air University; and Lt. Gen. the years to come. and I were standing around talking and John Bradley, chief of Air Force Reserve. — 2nd Lt. Kyle Lammlein, BA’07 waiting for lunch when, out of nowhere, Gen. Flowers came over to us and said, “How’re you guys doing?” After the initial Hoosiers attend Air Force Memorial dedication shock that a general was talking to us, hen Air Force history was made on Oct. 14 with the dedication of the new we replied with the standard, “Good, WAir Force Memorial in Washington D.C., five Hoosiers were on hand to help Sir,” “Great, Sir,” or “Outstanding, Sir,” make it happen. A group of two cadre and three cadets from Indiana University’s whichever came out first. We then spoke AFROTC Det 215 packed an Air Force van and traveled more than 600 miles to with Gen. Flowers for about an hour. He participate in the Air Force Memorial dedication ceremony. 2nd Lt. Jonathan told us about his plans for the future of Pollock, BA’06; Tech. Sgt. James MacIvor; and Cadets Bradley Snyder, Jonathan AFOATS. Some of his new plans include Barnes, and Dustin Mayes served as ushers for the event, allowing them the oppor- requiring all ROTC cadets to complete tunity to escort and greet many others who have helped shape Air Force history. more foreign-language credit hours be- They met medal of honor recipients, Tuskegee Airmen, Women Air Service Pilots of fore commissioning and perhaps moving World War II, and former Air Force chiefs of staff and chief master sergeants. They all officer training camps to Maxwell also had the chance to speak with current Air Force and Department of Defense Air Force Base, Ala. leaders, as well as members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Following lunch and dinner each Ceremony highlights included remarks by President George W. Bush, who day, we listened to a speaker. I cannot noted, “A soldier can walk the battlefield where he once fought, a marine can remember a time when I have heard such (continued on page 3) spectacular speakers. In order of appear- Awards banquet Det 215 celebrates at 2007 Awards Banquet roud parents, knockout dates, sharply building. They had to step over student Puniformed officers and cadets, faithful protestors and were called “baby killers.” award presenters, and alumni gathered Col. Merrell shook his head because the in the Indiana Memorial Union Solarium memories were overwhelming. in a harmonious atmosphere of laughter, Col. Eberly told the audience that he chatter, and great jazz music. During the attributed his leadership skills to people awards ceremony in Alumni Hall, retired like Col. Merrell. Anyone who has met Col. Col. Marc Oliphant brought a roar of Merrell would never doubt that statement. laughter when he received a few hugs Since coming to Det 215 four years from female award recipients, causing ago, I have worked with one cadet each him to nearly click his heels together as year to organize this event; it is no small he was leaving the stage. No one looked task. Much of the organizing they do is at their watches, wondering when the behind the scenes and starts as early as ceremony was going to end. It was a January. First of all, Alumni Hall has to wonderful night. be reserved for the next year’s awards A new award was established this year. Courtesy of Col. David Eberly banquet immediately after the current Retired Lt. Col. Lori Bass approached Det Col. David Eberly, BS’69, presents his name- year’s event. To get both this large hall 215 alumnus Col. David W. Eberly, sake award to Cadet Sasha Goeringer. and the Solarium together is a juggle BS’69, about naming a cadet award in only cadet annual award in which the for IMU staff, but they manage to make his honor. If you are not familiar with recipient is selected by his or her peers. it work for us each year. The remaining this war hero, you can read about him Retired Col. Eugene Merrell is a faithful organization is done by the cadet. Cadet at www.faithbeyondbelief.com. Cadet supporter of Det 215 and was professor Samantha Schinder worked hard this year Sasha N. Goeringer was the winner of the of aerospace studies from 1966 to 1968. to put the event together, and she did an inaugural Col. David W. Eberly Award for It was a wonderful reunion for him and ace of a job just as the cadets before her. Outstanding Leadership and Performance Col. Eberly, one of his former students. We just keep finding ways to improve our in the Face of Adversity. She received an Col. Merrell has said many times that, continuity and relationship with IMU, and engraved Jefferson Cup, a certificate, and “the ’60s at IU were really something,” it shows with each event. an autographed copy of Col. Eberly’s when the detachment was located in — Jackie Harding, AGS’97, BGS’00 book Faith Beyond Belief. This award is the Rawles Hall across from our current Det 215 secretary Cadet Yuska receives Alumni Scholarship Award Lesson learned n behalf of Cadet Bradley Yuska, I Hoosiers Outrun Cancer with a rucksack. planning Dining Out Owant to thank you for your donations He was on the first Air Force team to to this year’s scholarship fund. Det 215 has participate in Army Ranger Challenge, believe this year’s Dining Out was wonderful alumni who can still look back has several award ribbons, and received I a success in many ways. People and see themselves the Alpha-Beta ate good food, enjoyed each other’s in our cadets and Scholar Athlete company, and had a good time. remember how much Award. On top Planning Dining Out with Jackie it takes to live day-to- of that, he put in Harding, AGS’97, BGS’00, I learned day as a student. You 44 hours to earn quite a few useful lessons. We had also trust the cadre to money for the many sources of help from all over be thorough in their wing. He aspires the cadet wing to achieve this selection process. for a flying slot, success. The communications staff Yuska is an AS200 but first he must presented a great slide show. The The Evolution of Aero- face field train- Honor Guard posted and retrieved space Studies cadet ing. We have no the colors. Arnold Air Society pre- who is dedicated to doubt he will do sented a prisoners of war/missing in the program, and the well. action table. The services-squadron cadre is confident he Cadet Bryan Abell For more staff worked hard to prepare, man- will make a great leader. It comes as no information about this alumni scholarship age, and clean up Dining Out. Spe- surprise that he was chosen by his cadet award, contact Jackie Harding at 1-800- cial thanks go to Tech. Sgt. James wing commander to be a physical fitness IUB-ROTC or e-mail [email protected]. MacIvor and 2nd Lt. Nay Naing, officer in the upcoming fall semester.
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