Air Force ROTC at Cornell University

Air Force ROTC at Cornell University Cornell University AFROTC 520th Cadet Squadron

Air Force Vision:

"To fly, fight, and win... in air, space, and cyberspace"

AFROTC Detachment 520 Vision:

"Becoming the cadet squadron by which all others are measured"

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program here at Cornell University provides officer training for those who attend the school, as well as for students from:

SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Cortland
Elmira College
Ithaca College

Congratulations to our MAX 6 cadets on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Cour...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to our MAX 6 cadets on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Course! We’re excited to see all of our new POC cadets implement their resilience, accountability, and discipline from Field Training into their mentorship of our GMC cadets. We are proud to welcome you back to Det 520! Ever Upward!

Congratulations to our MAX 3 cadet, C/Miller, on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Of...
07/30/2026

Congratulations to our MAX 3 cadet, C/Miller, on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Course! He is joined by our C/McBride, who was selected as a Cadet Training Assistant (CTA) to train and evaluate future POC cadets at Field Training. We're excited to hear your stories when you return to Det 520 this fall. Ever Upward!

Congratulations to our MAX 4 cadets on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Cour...
07/30/2026

Congratulations to our MAX 4 cadets on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Course! They are joined by C/Viani, another one of our cadets who was selected as a CTA at Field Training this year. We're looking forward to seeing you mentor and lead in Det 520 this fall. Ever Upward!

Congratulations to our MAX 2 cadets on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Cour...
07/30/2026

Congratulations to our MAX 2 cadets on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Course! We can’t wait to see them grow into their new roles as Det 520 POC this fall. Ever Upward!

Congratulations to our MAX 1 cadets on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Cour...
06/22/2026

Congratulations to our MAX 1 cadets on successfully completing Field Training and entering the Professional Officer Course (POC)!

Conducted at Maxwell AFB, Field Training is a key milestone in the development of future Air and Space Force officers. We are proud of these cadets’ hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the program.

We look forward to welcoming them back to Det 520 this fall. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting our cadets attending MAX 2–6. Ever Upward!

Officially less than 1 week away from Commissioning!
05/15/2026

Officially less than 1 week away from Commissioning!

LLAB 14 marked an outstanding close to the semester with final awards recognizing excellent cadet performance and the of...
05/13/2026

LLAB 14 marked an outstanding close to the semester with final awards recognizing excellent cadet performance and the official Change of Command ceremony, honoring our outgoing leadership and welcoming the new team ready to lead Det 520 into the upcoming semester. Congratulations to all of our award winners, and always remember to continue to lead and inspire those around you!

Det 520 has wrapped up for the semester– good luck to all of our AS200s as they prepare to go to Maxwell Air Force Base for Field Training this summer and congratulations to our seniors getting ready to commission into the Air and Space Force!

Det 520 cadets kicked off LLAB 13 with their final Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) of the semester! Cadets then transi...
05/01/2026

Det 520 cadets kicked off LLAB 13 with their final Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) of the semester! Cadets then transitioned into makeup LLAB activities, beginning with Open Ranks Inspection (ORIs) to reinforce attention to detail, discipline, and uniform standards. LLAB concluded with a simulated campus march, where cadets executed proper marching and road guard procedures while moving under strict time hacks to reach their assigned stations. This high-tempo training environment helped prepare cadets for the intensity and expectations of Field Training this summer, emphasizing both physical endurance and precise ex*****on under pressure.

In LLAB 12, Det 520 cadets participated in Operation Clear Horizon, a large-scale Group Leadership Project (GLP) conduct...
04/29/2026

In LLAB 12, Det 520 cadets participated in Operation Clear Horizon, a large-scale Group Leadership Project (GLP) conducted in two phases. During the first phase, cadets organized into flights and utilized drill movements to navigate obstacles and gather intelligence at checkpoints throughout the course. In the second phase, teams applied this information to solve puzzles crucial to completing the mission. They leveraged a variety of resources to overcome real-time challenges, including injects. Throughout the operation, mission success was achieved by effective communication and teamwork!

Cadets at Det 520 challenged themselves by successfully completing a field training exercise (FTX), the first of the sem...
04/27/2026

Cadets at Det 520 challenged themselves by successfully completing a field training exercise (FTX), the first of the semester. The exercise tested cadets both physically and mentally, pushing them beyond their limits. Despite the cold, rainy conditions in the woods, they persevered through mock cyber warfare activities, small unit tactics, and IED/UXO simulations. A huge thank you to everyone who worked hard to make this event possible!

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