About Us
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is the best school of leadership in the nation, and our detachment ranks among the top AFROTC programs. Our hundred-strong cadet wing strengthens themselves with academic instruction from highly experienced officers and demanding physical training. Each year, we commission a new group of lieutenants fully prepared to serve the nation as the leaders of the world's greatest Air Force and Space Force.
As a cadet at Oklahoma State University, you will lead a full life, taking classes that teach the Air Force and Space Force curriculum alongside your regular college course load. These courses are designed to provide foundational knowledge for any United States Air Force or Space Force officer candidate while simultaneously promoting the development of problem-solving and team-building skills. AFROTC is a large part of your schedule, but many of our cadets also pursue fraternities, student government, athletics and more. While the AFROTC program is certainly challenging, you will still be able to enjoy a full college experience, receiving high quality education without sacrificing your extracurricular freedom. Furthermore, those who are curious about the military can pursue AFROTC for two years without incurring any service commitments.
The cadets of Detachment 670 develop critical leadership and followership skills during their time in the program, accumulating many hours of military training. Additionally, cadets are given many unique professional development opportunities, such as visiting Air Force installations and meeting important members of the military community.
Detachment 670 cadets live by high standards, acquiring leadership skills that will be useful their entire lives—and they have a great time doing it!
For more information, please continue to browse the website or call us at 405-744-7744. Alternatively, if you would like to stop by in person, our office is located on the Oklahoma State University Campus in Thatcher Hall Room 314 on the third floor.
Our Staff
Commander
Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Cheatham, Professor of Aerospace Studies
Lt Col Cheatham graduated from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 2004, where he received his commission from AFROTC Detachment 030. A career Security Forces officer, he has served in various assignments encompassing nuclear security, military security and law enforcement, and expeditionary air base defense to include more than six years as the commander of three agile and adaptive combat-ready squadrons. Lt Col Cheatham's deployment history includes tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a private pilot.
Recruiting Officer
Major Matthew C. Dirksen, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Maj Dirksen graduated from the Texas Tech University in 2011, where he received his commission from AFROTC Detachment 820. He is a senior combat systems officer (CSO) with more than 2,100 flight hours in the T-6, T-1, C-130E, HC-130P, HC-130N, HC-130J, and MC-130J. He has multiple combat deployments supporting Operations INHERENT RESOLVE, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and Joint Inter-Agency Task Force South.
Education Officer
Captain Michael S. Vander Sys, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Capt Vander Sys enlisted in the Air Force in October 2006 as an Electronic Warfare Avionics technician. He performed avionics maintenance on E-3 Sentry Aircraft in various positions including two combat deployments and served as an avionics technical training instructor, surpassing 2,000 hours of instruction and earning AETC’s Master Instructor designation. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2014, and commissioned through Air Force Officer Training School In 2015 as a Nuclear Missile Operations Officer. He accumulated over 6,700 hours of active nuclear alert while serving in various positions.
Operation Flight Commander
Captain Jason Nadle, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Capt Nadle graduated from the University of North Carolina in 2012, where he received his commission from AFROTC Detachment 590. He is a senior pilot with more than 1,600 flight hours in the T-6, T-1, and E-3. He has multiple combat deployments supporting Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa during his various assignments.
NCOIC, Personnel
Technical Sergeant Ephraim C. Davis, Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of Personnel & Enlisted Training Instructor
Technical Sergeant Davis entered the Air Force in March 2010 later completing Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base. He attended Technical Training at Keesler Air Force Base as a Personnel Specialist. Sergeant Davis has served as a Personnel Specialist at Whiteman Air Force Base, Osan Air Base, and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
NCOIC, Administration
Staff Sergeant Peyton R. Andersen, Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge of Administration
Staff Sergeant Andersen entered the Air Force in August 2015 later completing Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base. She attended Technical Training at Keesler Air Force Base as an Administration Airman. Sergeant Andersen has served as a Administration Airman at Maxwell Air Force Base and Petersen Air Force Base.
Administration Support Specialist
Mrs. Mendi Cronister, Administration Support Specialist I
