University of North Texas - Yucca Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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ADMINISTRATIVE personnel for the AFROTC at NT are Lt. Col. Benjamin Widmann, Lt. Col. Nash Lorino, Capt. Henry L. Walker, Capt. Douglas A. Harrison Jr., and Capt. Vinson G. Cargile. A A -4 CADETS mingle with civilians as they watLh the ball game after the ceremony, which presented the outstanding squadrons. INSTRUCTORS on the AFROTC staff are T. Sgt. John Truitt Jr., S. Sgt. Ronald E. Hoch, S. Sgt. James E. Brown, and Airman 1 C. Bert Murphy. ( . i — i— ' ' ' - h V WITH the NT band standing at attention, the Sabres perform for football fans dur- ing Corps Night. The performance is pre- sented each year at one of the home games. I

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ROW ONE: Miller; Smith; McGref or; Bennett. ROW TWO: Muurc; Btntlcy; Latliani; Jones. P. T. Jones and Glynn McGregor talk over plans for the AAS. Society Creates Better Leaders Eleven Air Force ROTC cadets worked to- gether in Arnold Air Society during the year to promote a high degree of leadership and devotion to the Air Force among the out- standing AFROTC cadets. Working to create a closer, more efficient relationship within the corps, the Arnold Air Society met the first and third Tuesday of each month. Lt. Col. Benjamin Widmann, di- rector of air science and commanding officer of the Air Force personnel, was sponsor. Two of the major annual projects of the Arnold Air Society were the planning of the Military Ball and the selecting and sponsor- ing of the Angel Flight. Throughout the year, members of the so- ciety traveled to nearby bases. Annual trips include a visit to Fort Worth for parties at the Carswell Air Force Base Officers club. The members of the society also join the An- gel Flight for parties twice each semester. WELCOME W. Wilson, president of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, presents the Chicago Tribune Leadership Award to James Bennett and to Calvin E. Harris. 293

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WITH flags flying high and men at attention, Mario Ruggia is recognized as the Outstanding Cadet of the Month. He was one of several cadets chosen this year. THE AFROTC Band played as an added attraction to the Sabres and the Angels at the pre-Homecoming show. Drill, Class Program Turns Out Officers AFROTC cadets are administered by a Wing staff which includes Philip Jones, Whayne Moore, William Latham, Millard Smith, and Jim Bennett. Weekly drill sessions and classes on air science and tactics unite to form a thorough traininc tor future United States Air Force officers. The AFROTC is an elective program. To the student interested in combininr; his mili- tary duties with his academic preparation at North Texas, the program offers a special opportunity. Designed to train future Air Force officers, the pro- gram consists of two years of basic training and two years of advanced training in Air Science. After this training, the cadet is eligible for a commission as a Second Lieuten- ant in the U. S. Air Force. Upon satisfactory passing of mental and physical tests, cadets who display a desire to become competent AF pilots are eligible for flight instruction. During the sum- mer, some of the cadets attend summer training camps. The NT program is directed by Lt. Col. Benjamin Wid- mann, professor of Air Science. Sending under him are Lt. Col. Nash Lorino, Capt. Henry L. Walker, Capt. Douglas A. Harrison Jr., Capt. Vinson G. Cargile. AFROTC instructors include T. Sgt. John Truitt Jr., Ronald E. Hoch, James E. Brown, and Bert Murphy. The cadets are administered through a Wing staff composed of 11 cadet officers.