Cadet Organizations
Detachment 425 Cadet Organizations
“Ambassadors in Blue”
The 425th Cadet Wing at Mississippi State University proudly supports several honorary, service , and ceremonial units that give cadets an opportunity to put their pride, dedication, and talent on display. These groups demonstrate teamwork and professionalism while fostering pride and confidence in our evolving Expeditionary Aerospace Force, inspiring Air Force awareness. If you would like to find out more about any of the 425th Cadet Wing Organizations, or would like to use their services, please call the detachment at 662-325-3810 or contact us via email at afrotc@afrotc.msstate.edu.
Historic Blue Knights Patch, Date Unknown
Blue Knights Drill Team
The AFROTC Detachment 425th Blue Knights Drill Team represents Air Force ROTC at Mississippi State University in the local Golden Triangle area of Mississippi. Members of the team hone their discipline and marching skills two nights a week. On several occasions the Blue Knights have made appearances in Mardi Gras Parades, the most recent in February 2005. They are especially busy during the fall semester, as they are asked to march in a number of local Christmas parades, making appearances in as many as possible.
Honor/ Color Guard
The Color Guard represents the cadets of Detachment 425 in the local Golden Triangle area of Mississippi. The Color Guard presents the Colors before every home football game. In addition, many of their members participate in a Joint Army-Air Force Cadet Color Guard that raises the flag at the football stadium the morning of the game. These cadets also serve an invaluable service to the Cadet Wing, posting the Colors at banquets, Dining-Ins, and Leadership Laboratories. They supplement the Blue Knights Drill Team during the year by marching in parades.
The Honor Guard is well trained in all ceremonial military functions, including funerals for veterans and saber teams for weddings.
Recruiting Team
The members of the AFROTC Detachment 425th Recruiting Team strive to reach the general public to optimize recruiting. The team travels all over the great state of Mississippi giving presentations about Air Force ROTC at Mississippi State University and the Air Force way of life. Grassroots recruiting serves as the primary focus of the group, and a key to the success of the team’s overall mission. Members routinely travel to area community colleges, trade schools, and high schools.
Arnold Air Society/ Silver Wings
Kenneth J. Snedden Squadron/ Chapter
Arnold Air Society
Arnold Air Society (AAS) is professional, honorary, service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. Its ranks are made up of group of highly motivated ROTC cadets that strive to create a more efficient relationship among Air Force Officer candidates while furthering the purpose, traditions, and concepts of the United States Air Force. AAS affords members excellent opportunities for leadership experience, while finding a fellowship within the squadron. The Kenneth J. Snedden Squadron performs numerous community service activities throughout the academic year.
Silver Wings
A collegiate arm of the Air Force Association, Silver Wings is a national honorary organization of dedicated college students who wish to make a difference for the better through service and assistance to their communities. This group seeks to aid in the progress and mission of the United States Air Force, the Air Force Association, and Arnold Air Society. Membership is open to any college student, and is primarily intended for non-ROTC members who wish to serve their communities.