Feature friday!

Name: Thomas Beckman
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
Class year: Extended Cadet Leader (ECL)
Major: Criminal Justice
Desired Career Field: Security Forces

​Extracurricular Activities/Sports/Hobbies: Fitness, PC Building and almost anything in the outdoors.
Something unique about myself: I worked Darian Stewarts youth football camp for 3 years
Favorite thing about being in AFROTC: My favorite thing about being in AFROTC is relationships you make with your wingman and the opportunities cadets have to experience different aspects of the real Air Force. 
Most challenging part of being in AFROTC: I think for me the most challenging part of the program is finding the balance between school, ROTC and personal life.
What leadership opportunities have you been given as a cadet in AFROTC? I’ve been Physical Fitness officer, IMT Flight Commander, IMT Squadron Commander and Ops Group Commander.
What advice would you give a student thinking about becoming a cadet? Be willing to put in the time needed to succeed in the program while also allowing time away. It’s hard to be successful in the program without putting in the effort needed but it is also easy to get burned out.