Air Force ROTC Detachment 017

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Troy University Detachment 017 is an AFROTC Detachment dedicated to building leaders for tomorrow's Air Force. Here, Cadets learn the importance of professionalism, discipline, networking, and how all of that ties into being great leaders.

Aim high and reach for the skies! Come join Det 017s Drone Program today! 

Reach out to Bobby Rader for further informa...
09/01/2026

Aim high and reach for the skies! Come join Det 017s Drone Program today! 

Reach out to Bobby Rader for further information.

“Strength and growth only comes through continuous effort and struggle” - Napoleon Hill
08/31/2026

“Strength and growth only comes through continuous effort and struggle” - Napoleon Hill

First full week of AFROTC complete!Starting the semester with a lot of motivation at PT and a successful Candy Drop!
08/24/2026

First full week of AFROTC complete!

Starting the semester with a lot of motivation at PT and a successful Candy Drop!

A climb to remember. A climb to honor.Join us for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb as we take on 110 flights — 2,071 steps ...
08/20/2026

A climb to remember. A climb to honor.

Join us for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb as we take on 110 flights — 2,071 steps in honor of the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Veterans Memorial Stadium
September 10 | 7:30 AM

Interested in joining? Scan QR Code.

A climb to remember. A climb to honor.Join us for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb as we take on 110 flights — 2,071 steps ...
08/17/2026

A climb to remember. A climb to honor.

Join us for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb as we take on 110 flights — 2,071 steps in honor of the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Veterans Memorial Stadium
September 11 | 7:30 AM

Interested in joining? Scan the QR code.

Never forget.

Kicking off the first week of AFROTC by congratulating our newest POCs!Ready to take on the next chapter of their AFROTC...
08/17/2026

Kicking off the first week of AFROTC by congratulating our newest POCs!

Ready to take on the next chapter of their AFROTC journey by leading our GMCs.

Candy is falling from the sky, come meet us at the Quad! AFROTC will be flying drones August 20th don’t be afraid to sto...
08/13/2026

Candy is falling from the sky, come meet us at the Quad! AFROTC will be flying drones August 20th don’t be afraid to stop on by.

Congratulations to our newest United States Air Force Second Lieutenants! ✈️🇺🇸Through hard work, dedication, and perseve...
07/17/2026

Congratulations to our newest United States Air Force Second Lieutenants! ✈️🇺🇸

Through hard work, dedication, and perseverance, these graduates have earned their commissions and reached a well-deserved milestone. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make as leaders in the United States Air Force. Aim High!

Second Lieutenants (From Left to Right)
1. 2d Lt Maria Ciurleo
AFSC: 13B - Air Battle Manager
2. 2d Lt Madison McElrath
AFSC: 14N - Intelligence
3. 2d Lt Shaheem Gray
AFSC: 13B - Air Battle Manager
4. 2d Lt Mason Pridgen
AFSC: 11X - Pilot
5. 2d Lt Lancelot Smith
AFSC: 11X Pilot

Week 14: This week was all about teamwork and stepping up as leaders. Learning to trust each other and lead under pressu...
04/27/2026

Week 14: This week was all about teamwork and stepping up as leaders. Learning to trust each other and lead under pressure.

Week 13: GMC Takeover Week From team building challenges to the high ropes course at Camp Butter and Egg, this week was ...
04/18/2026

Week 13: GMC Takeover Week
From team building challenges to the high ropes course at Camp Butter and Egg, this week was all about trust, courage, and stepping outside our comfort zones

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