Arnold Air Society
The Megan B. McDonough Squadron
Named after Air Force aviation pioneer, General Henry H. Arnold, Arnold Air Society is a collegiate organization that specializes in offering supplementary training and unique opportunities to AFROTC cadets outside of their Detachment's regular schedule. Cadets in Arnold Air Society dedicate time to the preservation of Air Force heritage as well as their respective communities through leadership development within a nationwide command structure.
AAS
ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY
Det 003 • University of Houston
History of Arnold Air Society
During summer camp training in 1947, a group of AFROTC cadets from The University of Cincinnati discussed the possibility of creating an honorary society and presented their idea to Captain Nollkamper, one of their Cadre members. A committee of cadets was formed to write a constitution and to find a name, eventually resulting in a unanimous decision to honor General Arnold, one of the greatest leaders in aviation history.
Permission to use General Arnold as the namesake was granted in December of 1947, with provisions that the society begins on a local basis at the University of Cincinnati, with eventual expansion of a spontaneous nature. In April of 1948, the United States Air Force officially recognized the society.
Today, Arnold Air Society has chapters at many different universities across the United States.
Training in Action
How Do I Join Arnold Air Society?
To join Arnold Air Society, you must complete a 4–6 week training program that runs in the fall or spring semester of every year. The training will promote the development of leadership skills while stimulating the learning of many fundamentals that will help you succeed as a future officer in the Air Force.
The Arnold Air Society training program is by no means easy and will test you both mentally and physically. By the end, you will have accomplished something to be proud of and will have received some of the best training in the nation.
Interested in Joining?
Reach out to our current Arnold Air Society leadership or speak with your AFROTC cadre for more information about the next training cycle.
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