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Detachment 485 Mission

To recruit, develop, and empower students to commission as leaders of character in our Nation’s Air and Space Forces.

Detachment 485 Vision

An AFROTC detachment built on trust, united in purpose, driven by warrior ethos and esprit de corps.

Detachment 485 Chant

One Team… One Fight! Ravens… Win Tonight!

The Airman’s Creed

I am an American Airman. 
I am a Warrior. 
I have answered my Nation’s call.

I am an American Airman. 
My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. 
I am faithful to a Proud Heritage,
A Tradition of Honor, 
And a Legacy of Valor.

I am an American Airman.
Guardian of Freedom and Justice,
My Nation’s Sword and Shield,
Its Sentry and Avenger.
I defend my Country with my Life.

I am an American Airman.
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter, And I will not fail!

President of the United States

The Honorable Donald J. Trump

Secretary of Defense or Secretary of War

The Honorable Pete Hegseth

Secretary of the Air Force

The Honorable Dr. Troy E. Meink

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

General Dan Caine

Air Force Chief of Staff

General Kenneth S. Wilsbach

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sergeant David R. Wolfe

Chief of Space Operations

General B. Chance Saltzman

Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force

Chief Master Sergeant John F. Bentivegna

Commander, Air Education and Training Command

Lieutenant General Clark J. Quinn

Command Chief, Air Education and Training Command

Chief Master Sergeant Chad Bickley

Commander, Air Force Accessions Center, Air Force Recruiting Service

Brigadier General Jeffrey W. Nelson

Command Chief, Air Force Accessions Center, Air Force Recruiting Service

Chief Master Sergeant Karen E. Fetherston

Commander, Holm Center

Brigadier General Joseph L. Sheffield

Command Chief, Holm Center

Chief Master Sergeant Khamillia Washington

Commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

Colonel Eugene A. Moore III

SEL, Officer Training School

Chief Master Sergeant Everton Hixson

Commander, AFROTC Northeast Region

Colonel Shannon E. Moore

Command Chief, AFROTC Northeast Region

Chief Master Sergeant Kanesha Booker

Commander, AFROTC Detachment 485

Lieutenant Colonel Kristine E. Poblete

AFROTC Detachment 485 Operations Flight Commander

Captain Megan M. Chaplin

AFROTC Detachment 485 Recruiting Officer

Captain Samuel H. Kim

AFROTC Detachment 485 Officer Accessions Instructor

Technical Sergeant Emad N. Delos Reyes

AFROTC Detachment 485 NCOIC Admin Management

Staff Sergeant Tiyana Jackson

AFROTC Det 485 Administrative Cordinator

Jamira Riddick

Air Combat Command (ACC) 

Joint Base Langely-Eustis, Virginia

Air Education and Training Command (AETC)

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana

Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)

Robins Air Force Base, Georgia

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)

Hurlburt Field, Florida

Air Mobility Command (AMC)

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA)

Ramstein Air Base, Germany

B-1B Lancer

Long range, supersonic multi-role heavy bomber.

supersonic, swept wing, 900+ mph

B-2 Spirit

Multi-role heavy bomber

2 pilots, flies from Whiteman AFB, Missouri, stealth

B-52 Stratofortress

Heavy bomber, strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air, and maritime operations.

8800 mile unfueled range, lightning or sniper targeting pod, easy to detect on radar

COC article 4

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command, if not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and back them up in every way.

COC article 5

When questioned, should I become a prisoner off war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the upmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

COC article 6

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the USA.

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf

Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.”

Space Operations Command (SPOC)

Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado

Space Systems Command (SSC)

Los Angeles Space Force Base, California

Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM)

Patrick Space Force Base, Florida

General Colin Powel Quote

“Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience.”

Air Force Song Verse 1

Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun;

Here they come, zooming to meet our thunder, At 'em now, giv'em the gun! (Give 'em the gun, hey!)

Down we dive spouting our flames from under, Off with one hell-uv-a-roar!

We live in fame or go down in flame - Hey!

Nothing’ll stop the U.S. Air Force

E-2

Airman (Amn)

E-1

Airman Basic (AB)

COC article 1

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

COC article 2

I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

COC article 3

If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

General Charles A. Gabriel Quote

“Integrity is the fundamental premise for military service in a free society. Without integrity, the moral pillars of our military strength, public trust, and self-respect are lost.”

Verse II

Brilliant minds fashioned a crate of thunder, Sent it high into the blue; Valiant hands blasted the world asunder, How they lived God only knew! (God only knew, hey!) Boundless souls dreaming of skies to conquer, Gave us wings, ever to soar. With scouts before and bombers galore, – Hey! Nothing’ll stop the U.S. Air Force!

General Colin Powell Quote

“Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and from experience.”

General Omar Bradley Quote

“The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.”

Former CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright, USAF

“Leadership is willing to do what you ask others to do.”

Winston Churchill quote

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. ”

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., US Army

“Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.”