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More than 600 colleges and universities in the United States are home to Arnold Air Society squadrons, encompassing 3,500 Air Force ROTC cadets. And this year, they report to Clemson University.
Clemson's Air Force ROTC has been named 2005-2006 National Headquarters for the Arnold Air Society (AAS). "We couldn't be happier to serve as national headquarters," said Cadet Brig. Gen. Justin Mastrangelo. "Our squadron worked hard for a year to make this possible." Clemson earned the AAS National Headquarters distinction after a competition against squadrons from Washington State University and Marquette University. The competition consisted of a bid presentation, an oral presentation and a question-and- answer period. Mastrangelo led the squadron through the process and as a result was promoted to Cadet Brigadier General from Cadet Major. "None of this would have been possible without the great support and cooperation from the cadets, commanders, the campus and the community," Mastrangelo said. Clemson's bid presentation to become national headquarters included letters of support from U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, S.C. Rep. Gresham Barrett, Clemson Mayor Larry Abernathy, Clemson University President James F. Barker and Col. Lance Young. This is the first time a U.S. senator has written a letter of support for any squadron, according to Col. Young, commander of Clemson's Air Force ROTC program. Clemson's AAS has developed a goal, a vision and a mission statement for its year as national headquarters. Mastrangelo said the plan for the upcoming year is to increase ROTC participation and to develop a database for networking among the AAS squadrons. AAS was founded in 1947 to honor Henry "Hap" Arnold, the only five-star general of the U.S. Air Force. The society is a professional, honorary and service organization that strives to strengthen leadership skills among its cadets while providing service activities for its campus and community. (Image provided by Clemson University.)
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