Air Force ROTC Alumni Chapter

Dear Detachment 695 Alumni,

Together with the UP Office of Alumni Relations, the Air Force ROTC program sends periodic updates to alumni of Det 695. Since the Spring 2021, this has helped create a network of current and former officers to help mentor and guide current cadets, and extend a sense of family connection for graduating second lieutenants as they report to their first duty station. 

As part of our continuing commitment to leadership development, we’re excited to share an update on an exciting new program: the Frontline Leadership Ethics Experience (FLEX).

Developed in partnership with the Study Abroad Office, FLEX is an intensive, hands-on leadership experience that examines ethics, geopolitics, and cultural considerations surrounding significant military battles throughout history. Through on-site exploration and reenactment of key battlefield decisions, cadets will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they may face as future leaders in a globally engaged U.S. Air Force or Space Force. FLEX is a new spring semester addition to our Leadership Laboratory course, culminating in a foreign travel capstone and in-depth ethical and historical reflection.

In the spirit of this initiative and others like it, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey about your journey since leaving The Bluff. It only takes 2–3 minutes, but your input can make a lasting difference in the development of future Air and Space Force officers. You can also indicate if you're open to serving as a resource or mentor to our current cadets.

Thank you for your continued service and support of Detachment 695.

Sincerely,

Robert S. Grainger, PE, PMP, F.SAME

Colonel, USAF (Ret.)
Associate Vice President, RS&H
UP Class of 1994