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AFROTC DET 880 Stories

Air Force ROTC

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Virginia Military Institute’s Air Force ROTC cadets gather for their Field Training Exercise (FTX).

Detachment 880’s 2026 Fall FTX: Testing Tactics and Teamwork

AFROTC | October 30, 2026

Detachment 880 cadets traveled to Virginia Tech's Corps Lab for a unique professional development opportunity with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe.

Learning from the Best: Detachment 880 Cadets Travel to Hear CMSAF Wolfe

AFROTC | October 29, 2026

On September 4, 2026, a group of cadets traveled to Virginia Tech to join members of Air Force Flyers and Detachment 875 for a unique incentive flight opportunity.

Taking Flight: Incentive Flights Fuel Aviation Dreams

AFROTC | October 28, 2026

Virginia Military Institute’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 880 recently celebrated Cadet Major Joseph T. Reynolds as the Fall 2026 recipient of the prestigious Bayliss Scholarship.

Excellence in Action: Cadet Reynolds Recognized with Prestigious Bayliss Award

AFROTC | October 27, 2026

I Am VMI: Michael Ferrara ’26

AFROTC | May 26, 2026

Investing in Excellence: Detachment 880 Announces New Scholarship Recipients

AFROTC | May 6, 2026

AFROTC Annual Awards Ceremony Recognizes Excellence in Detachment 880

AFROTC | May 5, 2026

Det 880 Conducts Spring Field Training

AFROTC | May 4, 2026

Maximus Ankrah smiles with his arms crossed and his VMI ring on full display.

I Am VMI: Maximus Ankrah ’26

Cadet Spotlight | April 9, 2026

Detachment 880: From the Tactical Ranges of Nevada to the Shenandoah Skies

AFROTC | April 7, 2026

Behind the Balance: Sydney Smith ’26 — Keydet Water Polo

Behind The Balance | February 3, 2026

Detachment 880’s Fall FTX: A Weekend of Camaraderie

AFROTC | October 13, 2025

Cadets Attend the 2025 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference

AFROTC | September 24, 2025

Cadets Serve at Major AFROTC Accessions Milestone

AFROTC | September 1, 2025

VMI Air Force ROTC cadet smiles after a safe landing in the freefall program.

Cadets Participate in Officer Development Training During Summer

AFROTC | August 31, 2025

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