Air Force ROTC cadets recently found themselves climbing rope ladders and crossing bridges over thirty feet in the air.

Being a successful student at the University of Kentucky requires a high level of commitment and self-discipline. That goes double for students in the Reserve Officer Training Corps, or ROTC.

This Spring, cadets from the Universities of Kentucky and Tennessee competed in the 'Long Rifle' tournament held in Lexington, Ky. The tournament was comprised of various events, including a 5K run, calisthenics, soccer, football, basketball, ultimate frisbee, tug-of-war and dodgeball.

Tyler Welch is an Air Force ROTC senior majoring in Russian Studies. Arts & Science's Jonathan Beam recently sat down with Tyler to discuss his experiences in Russian Studies and Air Force ROTC, as well as his ambitions to be an Air Force fighter pilot. For more information about Air Force ROTC, visit http://afrotc.as.uky.edu.

This podcast was produced by Sam Burchett.

12 UK ROTC honored last Friday for being selected for training in a position that involves frequent flight.

ROTC cadets and faculty will run 29 miles — from the UK campus in Lexington to the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Frankfort — on Saturday, Nov. 12 to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s prisoners of war and those still missing in action.

 

Each semester, the College of Arts & Sciences invites runners and walkers to participate in the ROTC Run/Walk with the Dean. This fall, A&S faculty, students, and staff met outside of Buell Armory at 6:30am and had the opportunity to either take part in a 3.1 mile fun run or a 1.5 mile walk around campus. It was an early morning but the run allowed us to enjoy the quietness of campus before the start of another hectic workday as well as meet UK ROTC cadets, staff and faculty from other offices and departments. Runners and walkers were treated to hot chocolate, coffee and healthy breakfast options at Buell Armory afterward. A great time was had by all those who participated.

We will post information on the spring ROTC Run/Walk with the Dean once the details are available. We hope you can make it!