Air Force ROTC Detachment 128

Last but not least, C/Frisbie is the final cadet at Det 128 to graduate Field Training this summer and enter into the POC!

Another awesome AFROTC summer opportunity! 🌞

C/Swaray (AS300) visited Andrews AFB and got a behind-the-scenes look at different AFSCs—asking questions, making connections, and getting hands-on operational experience!

It was an unforgettable week of learning, networking, and exploring career paths in the Air Force.

Max 4 Field Training Complete! Det 128 has 4 new POC (C/Reed, C/Swaray, C/Simms and C/Freeman). These cadets completed their 19 day leadership camp focusing on drill, PT, leadership projects, and deployment scenarios, averaging about 20K steps a day. We are excited to see how their implement their new leadership skills back into the detachment.

Another cool summer opportunity!

C/Telelenburg (AS400) was hand selected to attend a Combative’s training course at the United States Air Force Academy this last week.

There are about a dozen optional courses that cadets are able to apply for over the summer, fully funded by the Air Force, to help in their whole Airmen development! Combative’s is one of many!

Cadets are offered a variety of opportunities while they are in ROTC to experience the operational Air Force. Recently C/Higgins (AS300) completed a 2 week Special Warfare Orientation Course (SWOC) which provided an in depth introductory training to the Special Warfare Officer career field. During this time he completed mission sets focused on establishing/controlling airfields, guiding air strikes, and personnel recovery from behind enemy lines.

High school seniors, the window is now open to apply now for the AFROTC High School Scholarship (HSSP). An HSSP covers up to 100% college tuition, provides a book stipend ($450 a term) and a monthly stipend starting at $300 a month! You can use the scholarship at any university that has an AFROTC Detachment, but we would love to talk to you about joining our detachment at the University of Delaware! Go to AFROTC.com/scholarships for more details and to apply. The application window closes in December, apply early to ensure you have time to complete you fitness and medical requirements!

Max 2 Field Training Complete! The first two Det 128 cadet’s completed 19 days of training at Maxwell AFB, Alabama! They were tested mentally, physically, and emotionally, and proved they were ready to enter their upperclassman years as POC.

Are you interested in Air Force ROTC, but not sure what to expect?!

Try out the program with NO COMMITMENT!

This 2 day orientation takes place the Thursday and Friday prior to the start of the Fall 2025 term. You will get to meet current cadets, learn about the requirements and opportunities of the program, and take the first step towards becoming a commissioned Officer in the Air Force!

To sign up, please click the ‘New Cadet Orientation’ link in the bio.

In May 2025, Detachment 128 proudly commissioned three new Second Lieutenants into the United States Air Force. 🎓✈️

Over the next few years they will serve with honor in their respective careers fields (Combat Systems Officer, Cyber Officer, and Contracting Officer).

Aim High!

*Warrior Wednesday*

Name: Cadet Aechelle Malazarte

AS Year: AS400

Major: Cognitive Science

Selected AFSC: 38F – Force Support

Favorite ROTC Memory: My favorite ROTC memory is our yearly Dining Out event. It’s one of the few times where the entire detachment comes together with cadre, family, and friends to celebrate everything we’ve worked for. After a semester of early mornings, long hours, and high expectations, it’s meaningful to take a moment to recognize our accomplishments and reflect on how far we’ve come. 

Advice for current/future GMC: Focus on being dependable over being noticed. You don’t need to be the loudest cadet in the room to earn respect. Sometimes the quietest actions inspire the strongest leadership.