In one form or another, ROTC has been a part of the University of Alabama since World War I. From 1916 to 1946, cadets received commissions as officers in the Army’s Air Corp. During World War II, Major General Oliver Lewis, Lieutenant Thomas H. Borders and hundreds more trained for war through the Air ROTC branch of the Army, including Lieutenant Maxwell, for whom Maxwell Air Force Base is named.
Attending a school as large and diverse as UA, and being far away from home and friends can be a challenging experience for new students. Our program affords students a sense of community and belonging that is forged through shared experiences with military training. Detachment 010 has a rich history of developing top-notch leaders for the Department of the Air Force. With 80 cadets, we provide a challenging experience designed to mold you into a leader of tomorrow, while also ensuring a personalized experience for each cadet. Our Cadet Wing is run by cadets with guidance and oversight from the Cadre (active duty personnel assigned to the detachment). The active duty personnel teach the cadets about the Air Force, help to develop leadership skills and supervise the cadet training environment during all training events (physical training, required class time, leadership training at Leadership Laboratory and so on).
Meet the Detachment Commander
Lieutenant Colonel James Lambertsen
The Detachment is under the guidance of AFROTC Detachment 010 Commander, Lt Col James Lambertsen. With 16 years of Air Force service, our commander is well equipped in all things military. Prior to this assignment, Lt Col Lambertsen was the Air University Fellows Program Manager at Maxwell AFB. Cadre and Air Force cadets are privileged to be able to learn from his guidance and experience, pushing Det 010 to continue to Aim High!
