Air Force Color Guard

On October 26th 2013 several cadets from Detachment 415 helped the University of Minnesota start out its home game the right way. By presenting the colors and raising the American Flag before the game got underway.  A time honored tradition for all football games that really help showcase and represent the American spirit.

Members of the color guard that day were Cadet Burneske, Cadet Lamers, Cadet Reding, and Cadet Wells. These cadets were in charge of marching across the field and presenting the American and Air Force flag in front of the entire crowd which that day included 49,995 people while the nation anthem was played in the background. As a member of that color guard I can attest to how awe inspiring that moment was. Standing there in front of the crowd as they sang along with the national anthem was one of the proudest moments of my life.

The members of the flag detail that day included Cadet Seitz, Cadet Krapf, Cadet Timinski, Cadet Braun, Cadet Norwig, and Cadet Carr. These cadets were in charge of raising the American flag as well as the Minnesota state flag during the national anthem.  Raising the American flag that day was more difficult than usual due to a heavy wind that started right before the game but they persevered and did an outstanding job.

All cadets did an outstanding job representing not only Detachment 415 but the United States Air Force. I look forward to all future color guard events here at the University.

-Cadet Wells