CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast

038 - How do you become an Air Force officer? Part 3 (USAFA) with Capt David Rowe

June 03, 2020 Colin Slade & Reed Gann
CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast
038 - How do you become an Air Force officer? Part 3 (USAFA) with Capt David Rowe
Show Notes

In the first of two episodes on USAFA, Reed interviews Capt David Rowe about the application process, nominations, and the whole person concept.
 
02:39 - Introduction and Dave's background
05:25 - Nominations for appointment to USAFA
10:26 - Items needed for the application
14:31 - Physical and medical requirements
18:56 - Notification of selection process
22:14 - Arrival at USAFA and Basic Cadet Training
26:29 - Monetary value of USAFA education
28:39 - Whole person concept
31:28 - The Prep School
36:17 - Commentary
 
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