Air Force ROTC Detachment 550

Are you interested in developing your leadership, building your character, and expanding your knowledge? Do you want to challenge yourself while taking the initiative to gain experience that will prepare you for your future, within the Air Force and other endeavors? We encourage you to call the Detachment at (518) 276-6236 or email us at [email protected]. In addition to taking on the task of a rigorous academic schedule, a select group of students at Rensselaer have also undertaken the rigorous preparation to serve their country. The students will be graduating from Rensselaer’s ROTC programs and starting active military service as officers with the Army, Navy/ Marine Corps, and the Air Force.
“Accepting a commission as a military officer is an act of unselfish giving to our country. These students exemplify loyalty, patriotism, and honor,” said President Shirley Ann Jackson. Rensselaer’s ROTC programs are elective programs for students who desire commissions in the armed forces. The objective is to develop professional officers who have varied educational backgrounds in major fields of interest and have the professional knowledge and standards needed for future growth. Although the aim in each service is the same, the individual programs differ because of varying responsibilities assigned newly commissioned officers in the three services and differing plans for continuing education.

“Accepting a commission as a military officer is an act of unselfish giving to our country. These students exemplify loyalty, patriotism, and honor,” said Rensselaer President Shirley Ann Jackson. “It is with great pride that we are recognizing these officers as they are commissioned in service to our country. These extraordinary men and women join the long and distinguished list of civil and military leaders who have graduated from Rensselaer.”

Commissioning signifies the beginning of a student’s active military service. Each student takes an oath of office in his or her respective branch of service in one of three commissioning ceremonies held in the Capital Region. The ceremonies honor students who have completed the appropriate ROTC programs while concurrently meeting the requirements for a baccalaureate degree at Rensselaer.