THE DROPZONE
Detachment 772 1
LEGACY OF LEADERS
Table of Contents Field Training Extended for 2-Year Detachments - Page 4 Cadet Biography - Page 6
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Table of Contents LCDC - Page 8 General Nathan Twining Quote - Page 10
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Field Training Extended for 2-Year Detachments Cadet Third Class Josh Nesbitt When it comes to field training two things come to mind and they involve a large amount of yelling, and unnaturally early mornings. What I did not think about field training however, was the idea of going two weeks early to receive extra instruction. In my opinion, there is not a need to send cadets to field training early. I understand that this is only a two year detachment, but I feel that the instruction we are given while attending classes here gives us the adequate knowledge we need to succeed while at field training. Lieutenant Colonel Dudley does a great job of instilling in the cadets the characteristics and ideals of being a leader. It is for that reason, and the fact that even though our detachment is small it is still more than capable of competing with other detachments that makes the idea of going to field training early unnecessary. As a cadet, I do not want to go to field training to be taught more about being a leader. I want to go and put what I have learned into action, and with the guidance of the instructors at field training to hone those skills and become an asset to the Air Force. Yes, field training is intimidating and I am sincerely nervous about going, but thinking about being chiseled into an Airman makes the whole ordeal worth it. Cadets of any detachment should feel the same way. Field training may be a lot of work, but the benefits of walking away as an Air Force officer should outweigh the costs by leaps and bounds. 4
I feel that I can even lower the “costs� of going to field training by preparing prior to going. You do not want to simply sit around on the sidelines while the game is going on, you should be jumping into the game head first. Football players do not just show up to a game and learn the rules and plays on the spot, no they study and learn as much as they can before that crucial game so that when the fans start cheering and the lights come on they can perform at their best. It is up to the cadets to study the manuals and books they need and to put in the effort before going. This may not make the physical aspect of field training any easier, but it would help to ease the nerves and help make it through.
Airman reading Field Training Manual
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Cadet Biography Cadet Fourth Class Kelly Linderman Hello, my name is Kelly Linderman. After graduating Fort Dorchester High School I went to Trident Technical College for 2 years where I completed my Associates in Arts degree. I am currently now at The Citadel where I am going to finish out my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. When I graduated from high school I earned the academic award for honors. I have also been named to the Dean’s List every semester for my distinguished academic performance. I attended a summer camp for Air Force dependents called Teen Leadership Summit. I have also been involved in many extracurricular activities like Habitat for Humanity, Teacher Cadet, Fort Dorchester soccer team and dance team. My plans with ROTC are to better myself and the people around me. The reason I joined ROTC was to become a successful leader in the Air Force.
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For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the truce means he won't have to proceed with a ground invasion just two months before he faces reelection. And if it holds, it could finally provide a respite from the barrage of thousands of rockets that have paralyzed the lives of southern Israelis for years. The Israel Defense Forces said it had decimated Hamas' cache of long-range rockets, killed 30 senior militant operatives of Hamas and allied groups such as Islamic Jihad, destroyed hundreds of rocket launchers, and bombed 140 smuggling tunnels to Egypt.
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LCDC Cadets Miller, Bradshaw, and Webb The Air Force ROTC Detachment 772 of Charleston Southern University held to its 26th Annual Low Country Drill Competition on 09 February 2013. High school JROTC units from all over the Low Country attend in order that they could compete with supreme discipline, precision, and skill in the performance of drill routines. Over 400 people attended this showing of the 13 competing units for a 1st place trophy of this prestigious competition. With an event staff of only 11 cadets, Detachment 772 successfully hosted yet another outstanding drill competition. The team of cadets, lead by Cadet Colonel Chelsie Miller, managed to make the competition an enjoyable and safe experience by providing a well- planned day of exciting drill exhibitions. Cadet Miller and her team also reached out to other institutions for the running of this event. The Charleston AFB Honor Guard and The Citadel’s African American Society were enlisted as judges for the event. Other institutions of special note include Charleston Southern University, many JROTC units, and ABC Trophies.
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With the enthusiasm, dedication, and pride of this small group of cadets, the Detachment was able to raise $2,500 for the Aerospace Club. This spectacular group of individuals set aside an entire weekend, to come together as one cohesive unit in order to provide the best possible Drill Competition for these JROTC units. Not only does this event expose these young men and women to the next level of ROTC, but it also provides them an opportunity to exhibit their abilities. This is a unique experience for the cadets of Detachment 772 as well. For, it provides them the opportunity to organize a large event, exhibit their core values, and become a better Wingman, Leader, and Warrior. Low Country Drill Competition provides a network of opportunity for young JROTC members and Detachment 772 Cadets alike. Laying the framework for young officers of today, and tomorrow’s Air Force.
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“If our air forces are never used, they have achieved their finest goal.� -General Nathan Twining 10