Spring 2024 Commissioning Program

Commissioning Ceremony

The University of Oklahoma 13 May 2024

675

AIR FORCE ROTC DETACHMENT

Sequence of Events

Arrival of Official Party National Anthem

Moment of Silence

Commanding Officer Remarks

Distinguished Graduates Presentation

Administration of Oath

Pinning of Rank

First Salute

Air Force and Space Force Songs

Reception

Colonel Jeffrey W. Pixley

United States Air Force

Colonel Jeffrey W. Pixley is Commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 675 and Professor of Aerospace Studies, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. In this position, he leads a team of seven Airmen, recruiting, educating, training, and evaluating prospective officer candidates for commissioned service in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force through academic instruction on Air Force organization, history, leadership, doctrine, and communications skills with emphasis on professionalism and physical fitness. Detachment 675 also serves as the detachment for cadets from Rose State College, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Oklahoma City University, and the University of Central Oklahoma. Colonel Pixley enlisted in the Air Force in 1990 and served four years as a Munitions System Specialist before earning his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Oklahoma. He flew F -16s operationally at Cannon AFB, N.M. and Shaw AFB, S.C., and served two tours as an instructor pilot in the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals program. Prior to his current assignment, Colonel Pixley was the Commander, 737th Training Group (Basic Military Training), the largest training group in the Air Force He is a command pilot with more than 2,200 flying hours in the T-37, T-38, and F-16C/D. He has flown combat missions in Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom. .

Commissionees

Lt Andres M. Baquera is from Midwest City, Oklahoma and graduated from The University of Oklahoma’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He will report to Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas for Intelligence Officer training.

Oath Officer Maj John Mark Junkins, USAFR

Pinning – Kerrin Swartz, Darren Riley, and Steven Williams

First Salute – SSgt Riley D. Rosales

Lt Nathaniel M. Blasdel is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and graduated from The University of Oklahoma’s Boren College of International Studies with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Energy, Environment & Resources. He will report to Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, California as a Missileer Officer .

Oath Officer Former Capt Zachary T. Blasdel, USAF

Pinning Mark and Anne Blasdel

First Salute MSgt Alecia C. Nicholson, USAF (Ret)

Lt Samantha N. Calton is from Melbourne, Florida and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's Price College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. She will report to Tinker Air Force Base, in Midwest City Oklahoma as a Force Support Officer.

Oath Officer Lt Col Tatiana C. Cornier, USSF

Pinning – Camden Johnson and Grayden Calton

First Salute – SSgt Garrett A. Calton, USAF

Commissionees

Lt Riley C. Demarco is from Yokota Air Base, Japan and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He will report to Hurlburt Field in Okaloosa, Florida as a Contracting Officer.

Oath Officer — Col Keith N. Felter Jr, USAF (Ret)

Pinning – Cathy, Kaylee and Brayden Demarco

First Salute – MSgt Anthony Demarco, USAF (Ret)

Lt Jacob R. Dorfmeister is from Frisco, Texas and graduated from The University of Oklahoma’s Dodge College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry. He will report to Goodfellow Air Force Base, in San Angelo, Texas for Intelligence Officer training.

Oath Officer – CAPT Gerry L. Preston, USN, (Ret)

Pinning – Lisa, Steven, Josh, and Joe Dorfmeister

First Salute – SMSgt Scott Tarvin, USAF (Ret)

Lt Kevin P. Glynn is from Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated from The University of Oklahoma’s Gallogly College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. He will report to Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, Ohio as a Developmental Engineer Officer.

Oath Officer – Capt Grant D. Glynn, USAR (Ret)

Pinning – Kim Glynn, Sydney Langley, Liam, Katie and, Lara Glynn

First Salute – SSgt Riley D. Rosales, USAF

Commissionees

Lt Kelly N. Henderson is from Colorado Springs, Colorado and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She will report to Warner Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia as an Airfield Operations Officer.

Oath Officer – Capt Taylor M. Garvin, USAF

Pinning – CMSgt Richard W. Henderson, MSgt Jeannine M. Henderson, Taylor M. Garvin

First Salute – CMSgt Richard Henderson, USAF (Ret)

Lt Melissa A. Jeffrey is from Amarillo, Texas and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese. She will report to Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado for Space Force Officer training.

Oath Officer – Capt Joseph Jeffrey, USSF

Pinning – Kathy Shadix, Lucy Jeffrey, Samantha Shadix and Zaira Rios

First Salute – Former SSgt Mitch Shadix, USAF

Lt Ian J. Kimmons is from Garland, Texas and graduated from The University of Oklahoma’s Boren College of International Studies with a Bachelor of Arts in International Security Studies. He will report to Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma for Undergraduate Pilot Training.

Oath Officer Lt Col Christopher M. Sartorius, USAF, (Ret)

Pinning – Robin and Mackenzie Kimmons

First Salute – Former Sergeant Michael N. Kimmons, USAF

Commissionees

Lt Matthew J. Metcalf is from Moore, Oklahoma and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He will report to Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas for Intelligence Officer Training.

Oath Officer – Col John G. LeVasseur, USAF (Ret)

Pinning – Teresa B. Metcalf, Andrew J. Metcalf,

Katherine A. LeVasseur

First Salute – MSgt Michael J. Metcalf, USAF (Ret),

Lt Nathan N. Meyer is from Bedford, Texas and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's Gallogly College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He will report to Vance Air Force Base, in Enid, Oklahoma for Undergraduate Pilot training.

Oath Officer – Lt Col Richard L. Hennies, USAF

Pinning – Geoff and Jody Meyer, Rachel Grace

First Salute – SSgt Riley D. Rosales, USAF

Lt Grant H. Mueller is from Houston, Texas and graduated from The University of Oklahoma’s College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot. He will report to Joint Base San Antonio, Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Training.

Oath Officer – Lt Col Richard L. Hennies, USAF

Pinning – Vincent and Brenda Mueller, Gina Gomarteli

First Salute – SSgt Riley D. Rosales

Commissionees

Lt Alfonso Ortega is from Guymon, Oklahoma and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's College of Liberal Studies with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He will report to Naval Air Station in Pensacola Florida for Combat Systems Officer (CSO) training.

Oath Officer – Maj Scott Anderson, USAF

Pinning Rafael, Maria and Daniel Ortega, Maria Buxton,

First Salute – Former SrA Kamren Lodermeier, USAF

Lt Melanie R. Outten is from Altus, Oklahoma and graduated from The University of Oklahoma’s Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She will report to Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas for Intelligence Officer training.

Oath Officer – Lt Col Richard L. Hennies, USAF

Pinning Brandi and Nathan Outten

First Salute – SMSgt Douglas Hubbartt, USAF (Ret)

MSgt Joyce Outten, USAF (Ret)

Lt Jason D. Pannell is from Bowie, Maryland and graduated from The University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. He will report to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina as a Public Affairs Officer.

Oath Officer Maj Kevin J. Beaty, USAF

Pinning Janise S. Pannell, Sonora A. and Dean F. Pannell, Cynthia D. Ivey

First Salute Former Staff Sergeant Janise S. Pannell, USAF

Commissionees

Lt Anoli A. Scott is from Purcell, Oklahoma and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic. She will report to Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas as a Force Support Officer

Oath Officer Capt Masheli G. Billy, USA

Pinning—Caleb Scott and Lisa Johnson Billy

First Salute – Former SSgt Phillip Billy, USAF

Lt Nevaeh M. Soltysik is from Lawton, Oklahoma and will graduate from The University of Oklahoma's Dodge College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She will report to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina as a Force Support Officer.

Oath Officer Capt Victoria Roman USA

Pinning – Senior Airman Nathan Soltysik, Yolanda and Angelica Roman, Lucy Lopez

First Salute – MSG Jose M. Roman, USA (Ret)

Lt Brennan D. Teutsch is from Shreveport, Louisiana and graduated from The University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Arts in Russian. He will report to Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas for Intelligence Officer training.

Oath Officer – Colonel Michael Patronis, USAF (Ret)

Pinning – Brian and Lora Teutsch, Brasen Teutsch

First Salute – Staff Sergeant Thadyn Du Pont, USANG

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