Feature friday

Name: Jacob Christopher Wasill
Hometown: Hartselle, AL
Class year: Senior
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Desired Career Field: A-10 Pilot
Extracurricular Activities/Sports/Hobbies: Snow Skiing, Hiking, Football, Weightlifting


Something unique about myself: I have jumped out of a perfectly good airplane.


Favorite thing about being in AFROTC: My favorite thing about AFROTC is the people that I interact with.


Most challenging part of being in AFROTC: Balancing school work and AFROTC work.


What leadership opportunities have you been given as a cadet in AFROTC? I have been given the opportunity to be a 200 Flight Commander and Squadron Commander. Where I was able to train and evaluate Sophomores in Air Force competencies. Also, I have been an MSG Public Relations Squadron Commander and lead a team to promote and recruit for Det 010.


What advice would you give a student thinking about becoming a cadet? If you are considering joining AFROTC, I would recommend that you do your research before joining the program. Make sure that it is right for you, and if it is, give your best.