ROTC cadets get a taste of operational Air Force

Capt. David Morales, C-17 pilot with the 535th Airlift Squadron, and Cadet Jody Hesebe, ROTC cadet with University of Hawaii, enjoy the scenic views of the Hawaiian Islands from the air. The flight contained more than 40 ROTC cadets from U.H. who were able to witness an in-air refueling by a KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

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ROTC cadets get a taste of operational Air Force

Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets enjoy boxed lunches in the back of a C-17 belonging to the 535th Airlift Squadron May 6. During the flight the cadets witnessed the Hawaiian Islands from the air out the back of the C-17 while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

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Staff Sgt. Philip Valenta, loadmaster with the 535th Airlift Squadron and Cadet Dakota Chance, Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet with University of Hawaii, enjoy the scenic views from the dropped ramp of a C-17 while in flight May 6. The flight contained more than 40 ROTC cadets from the University of Hawaii who were also able to experience and in-flight refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

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Airman 1st Class Kevin Spears and Staff Sgt. Philip Valenta, loadmasters with the 535th Airlift Squadron, perform final safety inspections on each others harnesses prior to dropping the ramp in flight. The flight contained more than 40 Reserve Officer Training Corps students from the University of Hawaii. During the flight, the cadets were able to witness an in air refueling and the islands of Hawaii from the back of a C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

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Capt. Justin Paulson and Capt. David Morales, C-17 pilots with the 535th Airlift Squadron, approach a KC-135 for air refueling training May 6. The flight contained more than 40 Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from the University of Hawaii. During the flight, the cadets were able to witness the in-air refueling as well as the islands of Hawaii from the dropped ramp of a C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

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Airman 1st Class Kevin Spears, loadmaster with the 535th Airlift Squadron sits ready to experience the ultimate thrill ride on a C-17 and walk to the edge of the ramp in harness May 6. The flight contained more than 40 Reserve Officer Training Corps students from the University of Hawaii. During the flight, the cadets were able to witness an in air refueling and the islands of Hawaii from the back of a C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

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Staff Sgt. Philip Valenta, loadmaster with the 535th Airlift Squadron, sits in the dropped ramp of a C-17 while flying over the north shore of Oahu May 6. The flight contained more than 40 Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets who were able to witness the scenic aerial views of Hawaii as well as an in-filght refueling over the pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

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ROTC cadets get a taste of operational Air Force

Capt. Justin Paulson and Capt. David Morales, C-17 pilots with the 535th Airlift Squadron, approach a KC-135 for air refueling training May 6. The flight contained more than 40 Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from the University of Hawaii. During the flight, the cadets were able to witness the in-air refueling as well as the islands of Hawaii from the dropped ramp of a C-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

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University of Hawaii ROTC cadets get a taste of operational Air Force

Published May 9, 2011