The
Captain Mark Giles Danielson Squadron at Colorado State University and
University of Northern Colorado is an honorary, professional, service
organization affiliated with Air Force ROTC Detachment 090. All
members are in the ROTC program and have completed an intense training
program, which consists of training in uniform wear, customs and
courtesies, attention to detail, professionalism, and physical
training. Once in the organization, members have the opportunity
to take large leadership roles at the squadron level, area level, or
national level.
At the national level, a Cadet Brigader General is the national
commander and presides over the organization, and General Bundy, our
organization's advisor oversees operations. From there, the
country is broken into areas, then into squadrons. We are in Area
VIII, and included in our area are cadets from the University of Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah and several
additional universities. Each year, we have an area conclave in
the fall, and a national conclave in the Spring. In Spring 2009,
we will be traveling to Pheonix, AZ for our conference, where we
conduct business meetings, meet distinguished guests, meet up with
fellow cadets, and have the opportunity to go up for several
awards.
This past year, on the national level we won the Hagan Trophy
for the most outstanding medium squadron and the Pheonix Award for the
best overall service projects in the nation. On the area level we won
the
Outstanding Squadron and Outstanding Squadron Staff Officer.
This year, we hope to do just as well!
To be a member, you must be enrolled in ROTC and, as stated
earlier, complete an intense training program. However, all
of the members of AAS can assert to the amazing amount of
learning, team building, and life skills that develop during the
program. Our cheer is "aarrrgggghhhh!" and it reflects our great
pride for being in Arnold Air, and we know that each member of our
organization can be trusted and will be a great resource in our future
Air Force careers.
