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Meet the Cadets & Cadre Senior Spotlight Leadership Laboratory Physical Training
Field Training Preparation Flight Simulator NATCON & Silver Wings Dining-out
Meet the Cadets
Alpha Flight Bravo Flight
POC Flight
C/Col Brandon Ramsby
C/Capt Daniel Neary
C/Lt Col Alexander Thennes
C/1st Lt Brigid Jensen
C/2d Lt Hannah Lehenbauer
C/Capt Jacob Dykstra
C/2d Lt Jessica Andreas
C/Maj David Carter
C/Maj Joshua Stoeckmann
C/1st Lt Jordan Bauman
C/Capt Samuel Rieker
C/1st Lt Anthony Presutti
C/Capt Maximilian Perdue
C/Capt James Feurstein
C/Lt Col Benjamin Bessler
FLT/CC
C/1st Lt Brigid Jensen
C/3C Cristal Lugo
C/4C Jenna Lindell
C/4C Reilly Paine
C/4C Herbert De Leon
C/4C Thomas Nisiewicz
C/3C Alex Williamson
FLT/CC
C/1st Lt Bauman Jordan
C/3C Margaret Stein
C/4C Jacob Kindschi
C/4C Geraldyn Directo
C/4C Benjamin Peterson
C/4C Liam O’Neill
C/4C Aurora Kemen
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Meet the Cadre
Warrior, Cadet, and POC of the Quarter
TSgt Michael Coblentz
NCOIC, Administration Management
Maj Jason Esquell
Recruiting Flight Commander
Lt Col Christopher Van Hoof
Commander
Maj Ryan Ostler
Operations Flight Commander
TSgt Brittany Potter
NCOIC, Personnel
Warrior of the Quarter
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POC of the Quarter
Cadet Reilly Paine Cadet Liam O’Neill Cadet Daniel Neary
Cadet of the Quarter
Senior Spotlight Hannah Lehenbauer
-Unknown
Place of Birth: Duluth, MN
Hometown: Warner Robins, GA
School: Concordia University Wisconsin
Major: Rehabilitation Science
AFSC: 13M - Airfield Operations
First Duty Station: Vance AFB
EAD: September 30, 2016
Favorite Song
I can drink to that all night - Jarrod Niemann
Favorite Quote
“The greatest difference that any person can make is not in the
immediate; rather in the legacy one leaves behind them through
their actions and the way they live their lives. An achievement is
good, but the true impact of any achievement is in the legacy and
the difference you make following the achievement.”
What will you miss most about ROTC?
The cadets and cadre members you meet at the Detachment, AR-
CON, NATCON, and Field Training. They can make a huge im-
pact on your life.
Piece of advice for current and future cadets?
What you put into ROTC is what you'll get out of it. Work hard,
push yourself, encourage others, lead by example and see the
difference.
Cadet Hannah Lehenbauer escorted by her parents at Dining Out
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Place of Birth: Rockford, IL
Hometown: Waukesha, WI
School: Carroll University
Major: Psychology
AFSC: 92T3 - RPA Trainee
First Duty Station: Randolph AFB
EAD: September 11, 2016
Favorite Song
The Best of Times - Styx
Favorite Quote
“If you're not mad enough to bare knuckle box, then you're not
mad.”
What will you miss most about ROTC?
The thing that I will miss the most about ROTC is training ca-
dets and seeing them grow and develop. The thing that I will
miss the most next to that are the ice cream sandwiches.
Piece of advice for current and future cadets?
Really try to make the most out of your time in college and
ROTC. The time really does fly by. Soak in as much knowledge
as possible while in school; you don't get too many opportunities
to learn about anything you'd like. Lastly, the ice cream sand-
wiches are only 25 cents, don't forget that.
Cadet Brandon Ramsby escorted by his parents at Dining Out
Brandon Ramsby
-Red Foreman, That 70's Show
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Samuel Rieker
Senior Spotlight
Antony Presutti
Place of Birth: Peor ia, IL
Hometown: Peor ia, IL
School: Concordia University Wisconsin
Major: Justice and Public Policy
AFSC: 13N Nuclear Missiles and Operations Officer
First Duty Station: Vandenberg AFB, California
EAD: April 2017
Favorite Song
Numb/Encore - Linkin Park/Jay-Z
Favorite Quote
“War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed
and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks
that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has
nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more
important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature
and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the
exertions of better men than himself.”
What will you miss most about ROTC?
The people, cadets, and being able to have the opportunity to
mentor cadets.
Piece of advice for current and future cadets?
Enjoy every moment, it will go by extremely fast. Don’t get
caught up on the little things that get you down, you won’t have
time for that. Keep in contact with the cadets and other people
you meet while in ROTC, because those relationships are invalu-
able.
Cadet Samuel Rieker escorted by his parents at Dining Out
Place of Birth: Manitowoc, WI
Hometown: Sheboygan, WI
School: UW-Milwaukee
Major: Finance
AFSC: 13B1 - Air Battle Manager (Entry)
First Duty Station: Tyndall AFB
EAD: July 10, 2016
Favorite Song
The Night Out - A-Trak & Martin Solveig
Favorite Quote
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go to-
gether.”
What will you miss most about ROTC?
The camaraderie between cadets and the ice cream sandwiches
from the snack bar.
Piece of advice for current and future cadets?
Get to know your fellow cadets on a personal level to be a better
leader, mentor, and wingman.
Cadet Antony Presutti escorted by his parents at Dining Out
- John Stuart Mill
-Tony Bennett
Senior Spotlight
School: Marquette University
Major: Business Economics
AFSC: 92T0 - Pilot Trainee
First Duty Station: Vance AFB, Oklahoma
EAD: May 2017
Favorite Song
Runnin on Sunshine - Jon Langston
Favorite Quote
“A leader isn't good because they're right. A leader is good be-
cause they are willing to learn from and trust in their followers.”
What will you miss most about ROTC?
The relationships I've built along the way.
Piece of advice for current and future cadets?
Listen and look at everything for the underlying message about
how to make yourself better. Listen to what people say, not how
they say it. Cadet Joshua Stoeckmann escorted by his parents at Dining Out
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-General Stanley McChrystal
Graduating seniors take the floor for a group photo
Joshua Stoeckmann
Leadership Laboratory
Leadership Lab (LLAB) is where both POC and GMC
cadets learn in a hands on environment. Cadets learn key skills
from LLAB by performing numerous challenging tasks such as
Drill and Ceremonies or group leadership projects. During
LLAB the POC cadets instruct GMC cadets on the proper proce-
dures of many drill movements. This allows the POC cadets to
develop their leadership skills while building a solid skill set for
GMC cadets, in preparation for field training. As pictured POC
Cadet C/1st Lt Jensen trains GMC Cadets De Leon and Lugo on
proper reporting procedures for change of command. This proce-
dure is done countless times during LLAB and Field Training, it
involves a multitude of coordinated verbal and physical move-
ments.
-Cadet James Feurstein
The first few weeks of LLAB were very intimidating
and nerve wracking for me. I was in a completely new environ-
ment with new people. I am not a very outgoing person, but
ROTC has been beneficial because I now feel comfortable to
voice my thoughts and opinions. When I started the program in
the Fall I was intimidated by the POC, but now feel like I can go
to any of them with any problem or question I have. I don’t
know many upperclassmen at my college, so it is nice to have a
group of people who I see multiple times a week to offer advice.
I have also made many close friendships in the program that I
can see lasting a lifetime. The wingman aspect is very strong in
the program, and I have never felt left out or alone. Nursing is a
popular major in the program, and it is nice to have others
around you who are going through the same thing you are. I
have already noticed myself adapting to leadership roles more
easily, and building problem solving skills. I believe the ROTC
program is teaching me how to be a confident and positive lead-
er. These skills, that I have learned in ROTC, I am able to carry
back to my school, Wisconsin Lutheran College. I wear my uni-
form to all my classes on Wednesdays and this initiates many
conversations among students and teachers. I am able to share
my story about being in ROTC with others and encourage them
to do the same. I am representing the world’s greatest Air Force
when I am in my uniform, and I wear it with dignity and pride. I
have been in this program for less than a year but I already have
learned so much from the POC and Cadre. I believe that by join-
ing ROTC it has had a positive impact in my life because of the
valuable life lessons and discipline I have gained from being a
member of the program. Overall, I joined ROTC to be a part of a
global organization to serve others and build my personality at
the same time.
-Cadet Reilly Paine
Trainee’s Perspective
Cadet Paine as an element leader during LLAB drill
GMC cadets practicing Change of Command during LLAB
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Physical Training
Here at Det 930 physical training is taken seriously, as
it is an important part of our overall training. We have two
required physical training sessions per week to keep cadets at
and above the Air Force physical fitness requirements. Cadets
are expected to workout outside of the program as well, to en-
sure progression. Training challenges, races and group
workouts keep the training fun and interesting. With some fun
training sessions thrown into the program such as ultimate
disc, we simulate future field training experiences while keep-
ing the overall physical fitness level of the wing at an optimum
level and boosting morale.
Motivation is an important part of our training. Jodies
and encouragement from the wing keep cadets training at the
best of their ability and motivate them to bring their all to each
session. The intensity of the PT program continues to show
progression in the athletic ability of the cadets. I am confident
that our field training bound cadets are physically ready to ex-
ceed the expectations of their training staff.
- Cadet Daniel Neary
Notre Dame Basketball Every year Det 930 takes part in a lot of fun PT activities. One
of these is the annual Flying Irish Basketball Tournament at Notre
Dame University in Indiana. With both boys and girls brackets, the tour-
nament has proven again and again to be a great time for cadets in every
level of the program. This tournament takes place in the spring semester
and includes teams from many ROTC programs in the Northwest Re-
gion and more. Overall the tournament is a lot of fun and a great experi-
ence. We look forward to having you join us next spring!
Considering going next year? Here is what some cadets had to
say about their time at the tournament this year:
"The tournament provides good interaction with different AS levels and
is a great morale boost" -C/Neary
"It's good bonding as a Detachment, as well as networking with other
schools." -C/Dykstra
"I enjoyed getting to reconnect with those I met at Field Training and
meet with those who are entering the same AFSC as me." -C/Presutti
- Cadet Jessica Andreas
Cadets take a team selfie after arriving at Notre Dame
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Cadets Jensen and Bessler show off their 100 PFA shirts
Field Training Preparation
Field Training is a required event for all General Military Course cadets to complete in order to enter the
Professional Officer Course. In order to ensure that all of our cadets entering Field Training have the tools they need
to succeed, additional training takes place outside of the Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) environment. This training
is called Field Training Preparation (FTP).
FTP is a program designed to be similar to LLAB, however, the atmosphere is specifically made to provide a
more intense training experience. Cadets here are challenged mentally, physically, and emotionally in order to devel-
op a sort of mindfulness that will greatly assist them during Field Training. Cadets are charged with memorizing
warrior knowledge to the most miniscule level and are required to be able to recall this information at any time.
Physically, cadets are tested with rigorous training that not only tires the body, but emphasizes a need for teamwork
in order to accomplish the exercise correctly. Also, cadets are trained to grow emotionally. Military bearing will be
pushed to the edge in order to test cadets on their ability to keep a calm mind on the inside and cool composure on
the outside.
FTP is no simple task for General Military Course cadets; that is certain. At the same time, the senior cadets
in the Professional Officer Course are given a chance to refine their ability to train cadets in a more assertive man-
ner. The transition from trainee to trainer in AFROTC can be very quick and it may prove to be quite a hurdle at
times. FTP is a great opportunity for cadets who have finished Field Training to share their knowledge and tech-
niques for navigating the upcoming trials that the underclassman will soon be faced with. The goal, however, is not
to give the cadets in FTP everything; it is not to give them all the answers. Instead, the FTP staff attempts to develop
a growth in critical thinking that will prove helpful when unexpected obstacles arise, much like what will happen
after a cadet is commissioned into the Air Force.
FTP is an extremely challenging program that has a multitude of benefits for all of the cadets involved. The
beneficial training is under constant watch of the Operations Flight Commander in order to make sure that no train-
ing value is ever overlooked, abused, or dismissed. Cadets who apply themselves to this program will see an increase
in performance in AFROTC, as a student, and as a person.
-Cadet Jacob Dykstra
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Cadets Kemen, Stein and Lugo study during FTP Cadet Williamson receives corrections during FTP by
Cadet Neary
This semester our Detachment was fortunate enough to
pass along some gently used uniforms to the Junior Reserve Of-
ficer Training Corps (JROTC) and Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
Squadrons in the Milwaukee area. The donations consisted of 13
parkas, 30 Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) blouses, and 47 BDU
trousers. We hope these two Squadrons will benefit from the
uniforms we were able to provide, and that our units will contin-
ue to maintain relations in the future. A willingness to support
our brother and sister units truly demonstrates the meaning of
the second Air Force Core Value, Service Before Self.
-Cadet Hannah Lehenbauer
Helping JROTC & CAP
Cadets Lehenbauer and Williamson visit Civil Air Patrol
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On Tuesday mornings from 0600 to 0745, the GMC meet at the MSOE Kern Center for Field Training Preparation
sessions that give them a taste of the Field Training environment. These sessions are a combination of drill practice, physi-
cal training, and other procedures we’ll need to know at Field Training. However, the cadets are held to a much higher
standard compared to PT and LLAB. Customs and courtesies must be practiced at all times, and failure to do so won’t lead
anywhere good. Physical training doesn’t last very long, but it can be intense and Drill is expected to be flawless. Over the
past several weeks, X-Ray flight has been on a journey of growth through failure and being pushed to the limits of their
performance as cadets in preparation for the trials of Field Training.
With assigned Field Training Manuals (FTMs), cadets must study the warrior knowledge, various procedures, and
guidelines that are enforced at Field Training. Weekly quizzes assess how well the material has been learned. Cadets within
X-Ray Flight share responsibilities that rotate each week. For example, Flight Commander, Standardization Officer, and
the Guidon Bearer are some of the positions a cadet may have in FTP. In order for the flight to succeed, cadets must pre-
pare outlining expectations, new material to learn, and tasks to complete. It is only together that cadets succeed, never
alone – a crucial lesson to understand and internalize before being sent off to Field Training.
It would be a lie to say that FTP is simple. The whole point is to see how cadets perform and lead in high-stress
situations. The FTP Staff may very well seem harsh and intimidating at times, but it is all in an effort to push cadets to bet-
ter themselves. I feel that after several weeks of FTP, I’ve learned more about each of the flight positions, communicating
with my flight mates, and learning from my mistakes. What I’ve learned I’ve applied to my performance at LLAB and my
candidacy training for Arnold Air Society. I doubt I’d be as good a cadet without experiencing these FTP sessions. Next
year, when I’m sent off to Field Training, I’ll be glad I got a head start on preparing myself to tackle the challenges to
come as a freshmen.
-Cadet Liam O'Neill
FTP Trainee’s Perspective
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Flight Simulator For many people, the goal of flying in the military leads them down a thought process that ends with the Air
Force. That thought process is what leads many cadets to join our program in hopes of one day being able to distinguish
themselves as an elite pilot in the United States Air Force. Where that journey begins however, is largely determined
not only by the individual themselves, but also the ROTC detachment that they make the choice to attend. Luckily, if
you don’t have the thousands of dollars that is potentially required to attain your PPL (private pilot’s license), the cadets
now have the opportunity to get engaged with the flight simulator that we have at our detachment. The basic compo-
nents of the simulator have been around our detachment for a long time, but it wasn’t until this last year that we were
able to acquire the necessary parts and software that allowed the entirety of the simulator to be assembled. The joystick
(which controls the rotation of the aircraft), the throttle box (throttle/speed control) and the rudder pedals (left/right turn-
ing) were part of an old flying computer game that was long forgotten about by previous cadets. Through new funding
we were able to purchase a new gaming console with the processing power required for the simulator, three large com-
puter monitors, a cockpit style gaming chair, and then the framework to put everything together.
The simulator is an outstanding tool for any cadets who have never had very much exposure to what it takes to
fly an aircraft. The computer program allows you to select any number of different missions that will take you through a
tutorial of how the basics of aviation work. Once you complete all of the beginner courses, you then can move on to
more advanced and intermediate flights. Overall the simulator is a great tool, and a lot of fun I might add, but it is in no
way a substitute for official flying instruction. All cadets need to do is sign the proper documentation acknowledging
the rules of using the system, and then they can use the simulator for as long as they like anytime they are in the detach-
ment. While it may not be 100% like flying the real thing, the simulator is one more tool to help cadets decide what is
the optimal path for their Air Force career.
-Cadet Joshua Stoeckmann
Cadet Stoeckmann takes the first flight for Det 930
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NATCON & Silver Wings
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AAS and Silver Wings hosted the annual National Conclave (NATCON) in Dallas, Texas this year. At NATCON we
went over last year’s Joint National Project which was the Spirit of 45. The Spirit of 45 was focused on WWII veterans and
reaching out to them to get their testimonials because soon we may not have the chance to. We were able to meet a fighter pilot
who flew on the last combat mission to Japan and one of the original Rosie the Riveters as well. We also were able to meet and
hear from General Robin Rand, Lt Gen Lee Levy, Col Sherry Stearns-Boles, CNN journalist Peter Bergen and the COO of
SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell. Overall it was tons of fun and very inspiring, I can't wait to go next year's NATCON in Orlando Flor-
ida!
- Cadet Alexander Williamson
I cannot describe the amount of fun I had at the National Conclave of Silver Wings and Arnold Air Society. This
year the National Conclave was in Dallas, Texas. The National Conclave, or NATCON, is the yearly joint business meeting
of these two organizations. Though most of the days were filled with business sessions, we still found time to have fun. This
included being able to explore all of what Dallas had to offer, like their best restaurants. Some of the most memorable high-
lights from my weekend at NATCON was, listening to all of the guest speakers. These guest speakers included Gwynne
Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, Lt General Lee Levy, and General Robin Rand. It was a amazing to be able to lis-
ten to these great people and I learned a lot about leadership just from listening to them.
One of my main reasons on why I decided to attend NATCON was to look into the possibility of reactivating the
Jeannette Kapus chapter of Silver Wings at Marquette University. I am happy to say that we will be going through the pro-
cess of reactivation. While at NATCON I learned a lot about Silver Wings. Some of the things that this organization focuses
on is personal development, professional development, promoting civil awareness for the military, and has a passion of serv-
ing our communities. Though the road to reactivation will be long and difficult, but I cannot wait until we achieve active sta-
tus and can begin doing amazing things like other Silver Wings organizations across the nation.
- Cadet Thomas Nisiewicz
Cadets Williamson, O’ Neill, Peterson, Lugo, Nisiewicz, Rieker,
Presutti and Feurstein enjoy a meal sponsored by the Air Force
Association
Cadet Feurstein gets the chance to meet the
Commander of Global Strike Command,
General Robin Rand
Silver Wings Perspective
Dining Out
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Each spring, Detachment 930 hosts their annual Dining Out
where cadre, cadets, family, and friends come together to socialize,
recognize the cadet’s hard work over the past year, and to honor the
soon to be lieutenants. The Dining Out traditions seen today are a vari-
ation of ancient tradition and an event that was first seen in Air Force
tradition with General Henry “Hap” Arnold’s “wing-dings.”
The evening started off with a social hour where guests were
able to enjoy each other’s company before moving into dinner and our
guest speaker for the evening. We were honored to have Lt Col Thom-
as, our distinguished visitor and guest speaker for the evening, who
shared with the mess an abundance of personal experiences and mili-
tary history. He shared with cadets one of his rules of thumb; “85
percent of life is showing up.” He also shared some of his more co-
medic memories of ROTC from which he graduated 50 years ago this year. He made the night one to remember for years to
come.
After the guest speaker for the evening, the time was taken to recognize cadets for their recent accomplishments and
milestones they’ve reach in their ROTC careers. Award presentations were also made to cadets for their outstanding work over
the past year. As part of tradition, the seniors took part in the Senior Sabre Cordon with their families. This event marks a sig-
nificant milestone in the college and ROTC career of the seniors; their commission that they will receive at the culmination of
the semester. At the closing of the night, Lt Col Van Hoof had some final remarks, to include the much anticipated announce-
ment of the Fall 2016 Wing Commander.
Overall, the night was a fantastic opportunity for the Cadet Wing to enjoy each other’s company, reflect on our accom-
plishments, and celebrate another year closer to our goal of a commission to become Second Lieutenants in the world’s great-
est air force.
- Cadet Alex Thennes
Det 930 Cadets take time to remember those who can’t be
with us
Four graduating seniors take time to save this moment in history as this will be their
last Dining Out with Det 930
Cadet Stein receiving an award at Dining
Out
The Semester in Photos
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Aim High Fly Fight Win
Wing Vision Preparing cadets for Field Training and commissioning into the United States Air Force through effective and efficient training, while ensuring the prosperity of the 930th AFROTC Cadet Wing for years to come.
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