Air Force ROTC Detachment 550

I chose ROTC because since I was a young kid my favorite colors have always been Red, White and Blue.  I would march around the house with a toy gun on my shoulder with my friends and siblings following me and that translated into my desire to serve my country in what I saw as one of the most honorable ways.  My parents taught me the importance of helping and serving others so being in the military was my way of paying it forward.  I was inspired by the war stories of my grandfathers and great uncle from peeling potatoes to flying into Vietnam in the middle of the night.  Since I joined AFROTC, my favorite moment can be defined by the little things, the wii baseball matches (losing to Owen), the mario kart races (losing to Tomar), the dart matches (beating Gowthaman), the planning business models (with Ethan) and most importantly laughing with everyone about that mornings PT, LLAB or crazy barstool post.

Today the Silver Falcons Honor Guard and Armed Drill Team attended the Military Excellence Competition hosted by the Villanova NROTC. Winning third place in overall drill! 🏆

Congratulations to all those who competed!