229-333-2157 August 28, 2006
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Nelson wins one of six national ROTC awards
Matthew Nelson, a second lieutenant in Valdosta State
University's Air Force ROTC program, was one of six Air Force ROTC
cadets nationwide selected to receive the Order of Daedalians
Colonel Charles W. Getchell Memorial Scholarship worth $2,000.
Nelson, who graduated from VSU in May 2006 with his Bachelor's of
Arts degree in General Studies, earned this scholarship for his
outstanding performance and contributions to VSU's Air Force ROTC
detachment. Upon graduation, Nelson was selected to be an Air Force
pilot and is currently at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
According to 1st Lt. Paul D. McArtor, USAF, Unit Admissions Officer
for VSU's
Air Force ROTC DET 172, Nelson is one of the many VSU Air Force
ROTC cadets who are proving to be some of the best in the
country.
For more information on VSU's Air Force ROTC program, contact
McArtor at 229-333-5954.
