Kansas State Air Force ROTC

Interested in serving your country while earning your college degree?

The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship application is officially OPEN! If you’re a high school student looking to become an officer in the United States Air Force or Space Force, now is the time to apply.

The application window is open July 1 through December 11, 2026.

Already in college? AFROTC also offers scholarship opportunities for current college students through In-College Scholarship Programs.

Swipe through to learn about the scholarship pathways, eligibility requirements, and benefits. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out to Detachment 270. We’d love to help you begin your journey! 🇺🇸✈️

Field Training is officially underway for our incoming 300s! 🇺🇸💪

Over the past few years, these cadets have put in countless hours preparing for this moment, and now they’re putting their training, leadership, and resilience to the test. We know they’re going to do amazing and represent Detachment 270 well every step of the way.

Good luck to all of our cadets at Field Training. We’re proud of you already and can’t wait to have you back with us soon!

Spring 2026 Commissioning Ceremony

Last Friday, Detachment 270 proudly commissioned 9 new Second Lieutenants into the United States Air Force. Surrounded by family, friends, cadre, and fellow cadets, the ceremony celebrated years of hard work, commitment, and leadership that led to this moment.

We were honored to welcome Col Gary Clark as our guest speaker, whose lifelong service and strong connection to Detachment 270 made his message especially meaningful for our newest officers. We also recognized 2d Lt O’Rourke as this year’s Distinguished Graduate for outstanding performance throughout their AFROTC career.

Congratulations to our newest lieutenants as they begin the next chapter of service to our nation. Detachment 270 is proud of you all. 🇺🇸✈️

LLAB 14 - Change of Command

Detachment 270 officially welcomed Cadet Leach as the new Cadet Wing Commander for Fall 2026 during this semester’s Change of Command ceremony. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership within the cadet wing and the official passing of responsibility for the semester ahead.

We would also like to thank Cadet Jahn and Cadet McLaurin for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to the wing throughout this past semester. Their impact on the detachment and the example they set for cadets will carry forward long after their time in these positions.

We are excited to see where Cadet Leach and Cadet DeDonder lead the wing this upcoming semester and look forward to the continued growth and success of Detachment 270. Congratulations, and we hope all of our cadets have a safe and great summer! 🇺🇸✈️

LLAB 14 - End of Semester Awards

Ending the semester by recognizing the cadets who went above and beyond this year. Congratulations to all of our award recipients for the hard work, leadership, and dedication you brought to Detachment 270 this semester. Well deserved recognition for an outstanding group of cadets. 👏🇺🇸

ONE WEEK.

Detachment 270 is about to commission nine new Second Lieutenants into the United States Air Force. The countdown is on. Let’s go!!! 💪🇺🇸✈️

🟣 WILDCAT WEDNESDAY 🟣

Cadet Shah is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aviation with minors in Aerospace Studies, Unmanned Aerial Systems, and Aviation Safety.

He has been selected to commission into the United States Air Force as a Pilot and will attend Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas.

He joined AFROTC to serve his country in the highest capacity possible while also doing something really sick.

His favorite memory from his time in the program was Drop Night, which he called the second greatest day of his life so far.

A quote that inspired him throughout college was,
“All is well.” — 3 Idiots

Congratulations, Cadet Shah! We are excited to see you make your mark in the Air Force. ✈️🇺🇸

LLAB 13 – FTX at Fort Riley

For week 13, cadets traveled to Fort Riley for a 14-hour Field Training Exercise (FTX), putting this semester’s training into practice alongside soldiers from the 1-16th Infantry Division. Cadets worked through a full day of field scenarios, applying skills like TCCC and CQB while being challenged to think critically, communicate clearly, and adapt under pressure. Our 200s were also given opportunities to step into leadership roles and lead their teams throughout the day.

This exercise brought the semester’s training together, giving cadets the chance to apply months of preparation in a realistic field environment. A special thank you to our FTX team for the time and effort put into planning and executing this training, and to the soldiers of the 1-16th Infantry Division for their continued support and mentorship throughout the semester. 💪🇺🇸