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CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014<\/strong> For the 4th consecutive year, Delta State University continued its role as a host institution for the United States Air Force Junior Reserve Officers\u2019 Training Corps (JROTC) Flight Academy summer program. This 8-week intensive program brings together cadets from across the country, immersing them in a comprehensive curriculum that leads to the attainment of their private pilot license. 100% of this year\u2019s cohort successfully completed the program.<\/p>\n

Marshall Tomlinson, Director of Flight Operations at Delta State, oversaw the program with Aerial Applicator Program Coordinator Sheila Millican. Tomlinson expressed his satisfaction in the results of the program, saying, \u201cA 100% success rate is unprecedented. In the four years that we have been doing this, Delta State has maintained one of the highest graduation rates of any university involved in the program.\u201d<\/p>\n

The stated objective of the academy is to inspire and encourage young individuals to pursue careers in aviation. In light of the ongoing shortage of pilots, the program plays a vital role in introducing young people to the aviation industry, particularly piloting. DSU is one of twenty-four institutions nationwide selected to deliver this program to aspiring aviators this summer.<\/p>\n

The cohort was comprised of 10 rising high school seniors and two college students. The graduation ceremony was held at the State House in the West End District in Cleveland on Friday, July 26. The cadets were addressed by guest speaker Col. James Ashley Mills, Chief of Staff of the Mississippi Air National Guard and a 2015 graduate of Delta State with a master\u2019s degree in Commercial Aviation. Mills has served four combat tours and currently commands the 185 Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade headquartered in Jackson.<\/p>\n

Mills said, \u201cOur nation depends on the next generation of young, diverse, and bright minds equipped with the critical and creative thinking abilities required to face the wicked problems of the future. The AFJROTC Academy Program is an excellent way to attract and develop young leaders that will be vital tomorrow. These cadets are set apart from their peers. I\u2019m proud of their accomplishments and willingness to step up to this challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Air Force JROTC Cadets:<\/p>\n

Cadet Madalyn Ellis \u2013 Des Moines, Iowa<\/p>\n

Cadet Brayden Fraser \u2013 Corona, California<\/p>\n

Cadet Savion Kirby \u2013 Melbourne, Florida<\/p>\n

Cadet Mathias Klinke \u2013 Newark, New Jersey<\/p>\n

Cadet Seth Paul \u2013 Peoria, Arizona<\/p>\n

Cadet Isabella Puerto \u2013 Schertz, Texas<\/p>\n

Cadet Colton Stull \u2013 Arlington, Texas<\/p>\n

Cadet Aleksandra Tremmel \u2013 Austin, Texas<\/p>\n

Cadet Landon Ward \u2013 Spanish Fort, Alabama<\/p>\n

Cadet Calli Willis \u2013 Kings Mountain, North Carolina<\/p>\n

Air Force ROTC Cadet:<\/p>\n

Cadet Nicholas Vrabel \u2013 Fairfax, Virginia<\/p>\n

Air Force Academy Cadet:<\/p>\n

Cadet Nicholas DeDomenico \u2013 Carney\u2019s Point, New Jersey<\/p>\n

For more information on Commercial Aviation programs at Delta State University, visit https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/college-of-business\/commercial-aviation\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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