Cadet Life
By joining Detachment 105, you will not only grow as a leader, but you will be inducted into a family of over 250 motivated individuals. Alongside these cadets, you will have the opportunity to participate in some incredible, unique experiences both inside and outside of Air Force ROTC. Apart from the weekly trainings that you will be required to attend, you will have the opportunity to take part in base visits, clubs, and specialized trainings. By virtue of spending so much time with your fellow cadets, many life-long friendships are created during your time in the program.
Cadet Stories
“ Before transferring to the University of Colorado, I was a Division 1 basketball player at a different university. As I matured, my priorities shifted. I decided it was time to focus my efforts on the future and military service had always interested me. I joined AFROTC because I wanted to be a part of a team environment like I had been for the majority of my life through athletics and I absolutely got that sense of community. My favorite part of Det 105 is the togetherness that is felt throughout the detachment and the sense of team that is always present. In the future, I would like to be an air battle manager in the Air Force because not only does aviation really excite me, the thought of being a part of a team of pilots and other aviators really excites me as well.”
- Cadet Jake Glezen, AS400, University of Colorado Boulder
“I grew up in a Air Force family and have moved 7 different times including 5 times overseas. As a 4th generation military officer in training, I want to carry on the legacy started by my great grandfather as well as continue the opportunities to travel, meet amazing people, and work my dream job. AFROTC has provided me with more than a rigorous and rewarding training environment; I have had the chance to train and study alongside incredibly motivated and talented individuals, make deep connections with new friends, and become a part of a high performance team. Det 105 has introduced me to the adventure that comes alongside a career in the Air Force, including unique opportunities and an environment that has really helped me to grow as a leader and a person. I hope to continue in this adventure as an Air Battle Manager in the Air Force, or utilize my education in Physics and the sciences to conduct research.”
- Cadet Jacqueline Roth, AS200, University of Denver