VSU DET 172 awards ceremony

U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 cadets and guests listen to Col. Ryan Hayde, 23rd Wing vice commander, during his speech at Valdosta, Georgia, April 27, 2022. Hayde has served honorably for 21 years and shared his knowledge of how to inspire the young Airmen that these new officers will be leading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

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VSU DET 172 awards ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Hayde, 23rd Wing vice commander, gives a speech about officership and leadership during the Valdosta State University Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 cadet awards ceremony at Valdosta, Georgia, April 27, 2022. Hayde spoke about officership and perseverance during his remarks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

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VSU DET 172 awards ceremony

U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 Cadet 4th Class Kayley Stevens speaks during the Valdosta State University cadet awards ceremony at Valdosta, Georgia, April 27, 2022. During the awards ceremony, 19 awards were presented to graduating cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

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VSU DET 172 awards ceremony

Valdosta State University Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 cadet awards ceremony pamphlets are displayed on a table at Valdosta, Georgia, April 27, 2022. The 16 graduating cadets are entering the operational Air Force under a variety of career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

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VSU DET 172 awards ceremony

Attendees watch cadet training highlights at the Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 awards ceremony at Valdosta State University, Georgia, April 27, 2022. The ceremony celebrated graduating cadets and also passed the responsibilities of cadet leadership to rising seniors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

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VSU DET 172 awards ceremony

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. bars and cadets’ name tags are displayed on stage during the Valdosta State University Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 cadet awards ceremony at Valdosta, Georgia, April 27, 2022. Sixteen ROTC cadets completed their training and graduated into the operational Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

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VSU DET 172 awards ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Hayde, 23rd Wing vice commander, speaks with cadets during the Valdosta State University Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 awards ceremony at Valdosta, Georgia, April 27, 2022. Detachment 172 prepares undergraduate students to become officers in the U.S. Air and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

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VSU DET 172 awards ceremony

Published May 6, 2022
By Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --