Members of the AFROTC Det 765 Cadet Wing pose in front of
Summerall Chapel on The Citadel campus. (USAF photo by
Capt Keith Ramsdell)
Welcome to Air Force ROTC Detachment 765, located at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in the beautiful and historic city of Charleston. The Citadel has a long and proud tradition of educating young men and women for leadership positions in all walks of life. The Air Force ROTC department supports this mission and provides graduates the opportunity to earn a commission in the U.S. Air Force.
If you're a current cadet, you'll find a variety of resources on this site to help you. If you are considering attending The Citadel and are interested in pursuing a commission in the Air Force, your first stop should be the AFROTC information page. There you'll find links to information that will help you decide if a career in the Air Force is right for you. You can also link directly to a site where you can apply for an Air Force ROTC scholarship.
If you need any additional information, feel free to call us or send an e-mail to aero@citadel.edu.
Current Events
A Citadel cadet examines the cockpit of an F-15
fighter at Tyndall AFB, FL on 24 Oct 2008.
(U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt Keith Ramsdell)
Citadel Cadets Visit Air Force Bases in Florida
Air Force ROTC cadets from The Citadel recently visited Tyndall AFB and Eglin AFB to gain insight into the day-to-day operations of an Air Force Base. The cadets received briefings and tours of the F-15 and F-22 fighters, met with junior officers, and received a mission briefing by Brig Gen Darryl Roberson, 325th Fighter Wing Commander. They also toured the Air Force Armament Museum, receiving a personal tour led by the museum director, Colonel George Jones (USAF, retired), a 1979 graduate of The Citadel.
Cadets Give Back to the Community
During a recent ROTC training weekend, Air Force ROTC cadets from The Citadel volunteered their time, working with local Habitat for Humanity (HFH) affiliates. In Mt Pleasant, the cadets helped cap a foundation in preparation for framing and also poured concrete pads for another home. At the Wadmalaw Island site they set rebar for a foundation and framed a home. In Goose Creek, the cadets built a warehouse shed for the Habitat store. By the end of the day, the cadets had put in more than 185 man-hours on the various projects, but more importantly, they helped make the dream of affordable home ownership a reality for a few lowcountry families.
Lt Gen Frank G. Klotz, Asst. Vice Chief of Staff of
the Air Force, speaks to AFROTC cadets and cadre
during an informal visit to The Citadel on 29 Aug
2008. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt Keith Ramsdell)
Lt Gen Klotz visits The Citadel
Lt Gen Frank G. Klotz, Assistant Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited The Citadel on 29 Aug 2008. General Klotz toured the campus and took time to meet with Air Force ROTC cadets and cadre. He concluded his discussion with the cadets by emphasizing that they are the future of the Air Force and, regardless of their proximity to the target, they are all key to the success of the mission.
