Arnold Air Society
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A national honorary service organization associated with AFROTC
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Designed to develop professional abilities and leadership skills
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Participate in social and community service activities
Non-Military Social Events
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Parties, dances, dinners, and holiday parties
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A time when cadets may interact socially in a non-military
environment
Dining Out
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A formal military dinner (required attendance) and dance
Base Visits
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Visit Air Force Bases across the United States to learn
about how an active duty base operates
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Tours of local sights
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Two years ago we visited Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas,
Nevada
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Last year we visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton,
Ohio
The UMD Intramurals
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We play against other teams at UMD in sports such as: Football,
Broomball, Volleyball, etc...
Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
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Membership is free and it provides cadets an opportunity to log
flying hours in a CAP plane
at the local chapter of CAP
Volunteer Opportunities
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Adopt-a-family: During Christmas we adopt a family in need.
AFROTC donates money, food, and gifts to ensure one more Northern Minnesota
family in need has a Merry Christmas.
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The Food Shelf: AFROTC also donates time to help fill, sort,
and give out food to Duluth's needy.
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The Blood Drive: Twice a year we host a blood drive for the local
blood bank.
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Tutoring: We offer our knowledge to young students through
tutoring at a local elementary school.
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Soup Kitchen: AFROTC cadets regularly donate time to a local soup kitchen
regularly.
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Senior Citizens Home: Participate in activities with
elderly residents at a local retirement home.
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Valentines for Kids: Make and deliver valentines for
children who are sick in the local hospitals. Visit with them and play
games.
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POW/MIA Vigil: AFROTC cadets stand watch for a 24-hour remembrance
vigil at the local Vietnam Memorial. Cadets usually do a 15 minute
shift.
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Highway Clean-up: Cadets are assigned a 2-mile stretch on
U.S. Highway 2. Twice a year a group of cadets go and pick-up the trash on
the side of the highway.
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