VOLABAMUS VOLAMUS | JANUARY 2022
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CAST YOUR VOTE FOR DAEDALIAN LEADERSHIP | |
Voting to approve Order of Daedalians Board of Directors ends FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11! Make sure your vote counts by mailing in your ballot or voting online. | |
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There are three openings to approve Order of Daedalians Board of Directors:
- Lt. Gen. Chris Nowland, USAF (Ret)
- Lt. Gen. Doug Owens, USAF (Ret)
- Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, USAFR (Ret)
There is also an opportunity to vote Miss Wally Funk as an honorary member of the Daedalians. Her full bio can be viewed here.
| | *Order of Daedalians Bylaw 6.4 (b) was changed in 2020 to have the National Elected Officers who were on the 2020 ballot serve for a two-year term. The bylaw reads, “Unless terminated by death, resignation or removal, elected officers as stipulated above (list of officer positions), shall serve for two years or until their respective successors are elected or appointed and qualified.” | |
TOMORROW'S MILITARY AVIATORS | |
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Matching Scholarships
The Daedalian Foundation matches up to $2,000 in Flight scholarship awards, and then adds another $1,000, allowing each Flight to receive up to $3,000. When a flight awards multiple scholarships, the Foundation's matching, up to $3,000, is done in accordance with flight instructions.
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Cadet Christopher Sotto, AFROTC | |
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Sierra Flight 27 Matching Scholarship
Flight $1,000. Foundation $1,500.
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Senior at the California State University of Sacramento, majoring in criminal justice.
USAF UPT select. Student pilot with 21 flying hours. Currently ROTC Cadet Training Readiness Squadron Commander. Member of Arnold Air Society- Candidate Training Officer. Inactive USAF Reservist. AFROTC 2021 Pilot select.
Career goal: "I want to serve 15-20 years in the Air Force. I am aiming to serve the mission of close air support as it deeply means so much to protect our men and women on the ground. Therefore, flying fighters will be ideal but I am open to flying the mobility mission to with Cargo. After my service, I intend to palace chase into a Air National Guard unit and continue flying part-time. From there, I will look into doing law enforcement to start a second career."
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Sierra Flight 27 Matching Scholarship
Flight $1,000. Foundation $1,500.
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Senior at the University of California at Davis, majoring in genetics and Japanese.
USAF UPT select. Student Pilot with 41 flying hours. Inactive USAF Reservist. Member of Arnold Air Society and Treasurer of Squadron.
Career goal: “My immediate career goal is to become a pilot in the US Air Force. I was selected as a pilot and currently want either the F-16 or F-15, but may change my mind when I get to UPT. I applied for ENJJPT, and have no results yet. My ultimate career goal is to become an astronaut of some kind. Either with NASA, USSF or maybe a private company. To that end, I am taking a STEM course (genetics) that may be applicable to exploration of other planets (like Mars) and a foreign language.”
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Cadet Katherine McGowan, AFROTC | |
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Granite State Flight 53 Matching Scholarship
Flight $2,000. Foundation $3,000.
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Junior at the University of New Hampshire, majoring in homeland security.
Student pilot with 4.5 flying hours. Volunteers at library math program, air shows and Veteran’s Day 5K. Received the leadership Unsung Hero Award, ROTC recognition award and the Directors Scholarship. Currently the co-leader and founder of Det 475's newest Tiger Team, the future Supply/uniform officer and the Information Management Officer for Arnold Air Society.
Career goal: “My goal for my career is to first commission as an officer in the US Air Force in the aviation field. The careers I have the most interest in are the Combat Systems Officer (CSO) and pilot — positions involved in flight — but the other rated careers are close seconds. I want to succeed in that field and later retire with my degree and experience from the USAF to further provide for myself and expand my knowledge and abilities.”
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Cadet Lauren Kahlig, AFROTC | |
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James Connally Flight 75 Matching Scholarship
Flight $1,500. Foundation $2,500.
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Senior at Baylor University, majoring in psychology.
Student pilot with 48.5 flying hours. Current Director of Operations for detachment. Involved in two service organizations: Arnold Air Society and CHIS Service Sorority. Through participation in these organizations, she has contributed over 200 hours of service to the local Waco community.
Career goal: “I have been selected to be an Air Battle Management officer in the Air Force upon commissioning out of AFROTC this spring. I intend to serve a full 20 years in the Air Force. I hope to eventually cross train to the pilot career field.”
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Cadet John Kramer, AFROTC | |
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George Davis Flight 52 Matching Scholarship
Flight $500. Foundation $600.
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Senior at Texas Tech University, majoring in electrical engineering and minoring in aerospace studies.
Eagle Scout. Student Pilot 12.2 flying hours. Previous flight commander, physical training officer and safety officer with ROTC detachment. Member of Arnold Air Society- Candidate Training Officer. Inactive USAF Reservist.
Career goal: “I want to become a pilot in the Air Force, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to make myself as competitive as possible to achieve this dream that I have had since I was a child.”
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Cadet Yliana Magallen, AFROTC | |
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George Davis Flight 52 Matching Scholarship
Flight $500. Foundation $600.
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Junior at Texas Tech University, majoring in English and minoring in Arabic.
GMC Wing Executive Officer, Physical Training Assistant, Academic Officer, and Cadet in Charge for new cadet orientation. Aims to be a part of Wing Staff at DET 820. AFROTC Achievement Award, Academic Honors Award, Physical Fitness Award and President’s List.
Career goal: “Commission into the USAF after graduation. My career goal is somewhere in intelligence, communication or in the rated field: pilot, ABM, etc. Since I am minoring in Arabic, I would also like to be able to use that skill in my career at some point. However, the goal for now is to be selected for a rated slot, more specifically a pilot slot.”
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Cadet Bridget McGuffin, AFROTC | |
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George Davis Flight 52 Matching Scholarship
Flight $500. Foundation $600.
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Sophomore at Texas Tech University, majoring in agriculture.
Serving as project warrior officer for flight, snack-o for the wing and rotational leadership within the flight. You Can Fly scholarship, physical fitness award for 90+ on PT test, Academic Achievement. Serves with church Mission team.
Career goal: “My goal in the Air Force is to become a pilot and serve my nation. Aviation has been a hobby in my father’s family for generations so my goal is a direct result of their impact on me. With a history of service in the Air Force with my mom and grandfather, I always knew the Air Force was where I wanted to be. Learning more about aviation and flying has become my goal. After the Air Force I would like to return to The Center in Palos Heights, Illinois to be a volunteer educator.”
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Cadet Cole Meredith, AFROTC | |
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George Davis Flight 52 Matching Scholarship
Flight $500. Foundation $600.
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Fifth-year senior at Texas Tech University, majoring in industrial engineering and minoring in math and military.
Student pilot with 12 flying hours. Cadet Wing Inspector General-Running Administrative and Personnel functions for Cadet Wing. Member of Arnold Air Society, Academic Honors Award, Physical Fitness Award, Presidents List, Deans List.
Career goal: “My career intentions are to become a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Once in the Air Force, I wish to become a pilot flying the AC-130 Airframe. After my 10-year commission is up, I will reevaluate and either deicide to keep flying or move on to serve at an AFROTC Detachment as I have a desire to help teach the next generation behind me. I wish to complete a full 20 years of service then pull from active duty to join the Air Force Reserves for as long as I may be with them.”
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Cadet Brennan Quick, AFROTC | |
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George Davis Flight 52 Matching Scholarship
Flight $500. Foundation $600.
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Junior at Texas Tech University, majoring in computer engineering.
Drill and Ceremonies Officer, Honor Guard Director of Training. American Legion Military Excellence Medal, AFROTC Commendation Award, AFROTC Achievement Award, AFROTC Designation Award, AFROTC Outstanding Wingman Award, 4x AFROTC Academic Award, 4x AFROTC Physical Excellence Award. Involved in a STEM education program as an instructor to 5th-grade children.
Career goal: “My immediate career goal is to commission into the Air Force, attend Undergraduate Pilot Training and fly for our country. When asked what airframe I want to fly, fighters are the ultimate mission; however, flying for the Air Force is such a privilege that I will be happy with whatever mission is entrusted to me. After the Air Force, I would like to become a STEM educator for a younger grade age so I may have the opportunity to foster and inspire the next generation of engineer or innovative thinker.”
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