445th supports AFJROTC National Drill Championships

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  • By Maj. Demetrius Smith
  • 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
FAIRBORN, Ohio --  The Wright State University Nutter Center served as the setting for the Mid-Valley Region Air Force Junior ROTC National Drill Championship, March 21, 2015. The teams represented the states of Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Illinois.

More than 345 cadets representing 16 schools and 22 teams competed in events that rely on precision, timing, poise, command, and intricacies that require hours of practice.

The cadets competed in: Armed Inspection, Unarmed Inspection, Armed Regulation, Unarmed Regulation, Armed Color Guard, Unarmed Color Guard, Armed Team Exhibition, Unarmed Team Exhibition, Solo & Dual Exhibition, as well as Knockout Drills Armed & Unarmed.

Judging was provided by the Wright Patterson Air Force Base community including members of the 445th Airlift Wing. This event was sponsored by the Air Force Association and supported by the U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC Headquarters.