Libby's Martin honored by Montana State Air Force ROTC
The Air Force ROTC at Montana State University bestowed 20 awards upon selected cadets on April 17.
The name of the award, the recipient, major, anticipated graduation date and hometown follow: Military Order of the World War Award
- Cadet Lucky Martin, History, May 2026, Libby.
- Cadet Norah Martin, Criminology, May 2027, Lake Tapps, Washington.
- Cadet Isabella Rogers, Criminology, May 2025, Kirkland, Washington.
Dwight Smith Sword Award
- Cadet Dustin Edgerton, Computer Science, May 2024, Wasilla, Alaska.
Richard J. Kramer Award
- Cadet Dawson Grier, Business Finance, May 2025, Garden Grove, California.
Gunner Award
- Cadet Jack Peterson, Political Science, May 2026, San Diego, California.
Tony Anderson Award
- Cadet Nathaniel Mayer, Civil Engineering, May 2028, Great Falls.
Scottish Rite Award
- Cadet Kaitlyn Caldwell, Biochemistry, 2026, Wasilla, Alaska.
- Cadet Dawson Grier, Business Finance, May 2025, Garden Grove, California.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 903 Award
- Cadet Caleb Colson, Mechanical Engineering, May 2024, Nampa, Idaho.
- Cadet Lily Groves, Biochemistry, May 2025, Cascade.
- Cadet Kaylie McCormick, Criminology, May 2026, San Diego, California.
- Cadet Carter Schlegel, Computer Science, May 2027, Happy Valley, Oregon.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 903 Uniform Scholarship
- Cadet Jacob Halligan, Mechanical Engineering, May 2024, Billings.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12112 Up and Coming Cadet
- Cadet Marcus Gore, Chemical Engineering, May 2026, Vail, Colorado.
USAA Spirit Award
- Cadet Abby Jones, Photography, May 2024, Hayesville, North Carolina.
Warrior Spirit Award
- Freshman: Cadet Nathaniel Mayer, Civil Engineering, May 2028, Great Falls.
- Sophomore: Cadet Jack Peterson, Political Science, May 2026, San Diego, California.
- Junior: Cadet Hunter Melvin, Mechanical Engineering, May 2025, Philippi, West Virginia.
- Senior: Cadet Angelo Donisi, Business Finance, May 2024, Monument, Colorado.
Montana State University’s Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering is home to the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps and the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps.
The Air Force ROTC Detachment 450 is a leadership development course designed to train future Air Force and Space Force officers. The demanding, competitive program focuses on academics, leadership skills, physical fitness and moral character.