VOLABAMUS VOLAMUS | JULY 2023

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The Daedalian Foundation has been supporting students with scholarships since 1959. Below are just a few students who were helped this past month. If you would like to send a message to any of our students, please forward it to info@daedalians.org and we will share your note with the student(s).

Also, if you are a Naval or Army aviator, active or retired and want to serve as a mentor to one of our awardee cadets, please contact us at info@Daedalians.org

Willie Flight 82 Matching Awards

Cadet Armand Debray, AFROTC

Cadet Armand Debray, AFROTC

Junior - Arizona State University

Major - Finance (3.8 GPA)

Flight award: $500, Foundation: $500

Student pilot with 13.9 hrs flying time. Detachment Field Training Preparation (FTP) Squadron Commander.

ASU Deans List (3.5 GPA or higher) every semester

New American President's Award

Order of the World Wars Cadet of the Year 2021

2019 CAA Runner of the Year

Career goal – “Become a fighter pilot within the Air Force. For specific airframes, I really would love any of these: F-35, F-22, F-16, F-15, or A-10.”

Cadet Kaylee Freudenthal, AFROTC 

Cadet Kaylee Freudenthal, AFROTC

Junior - Northern Arizona University

Major - Mathematics, Minor – Spanish (3.84 GPA)

Flight award: $500, Foundation: $500

Student pilot with 16 hrs flying time. Mentor/Tutor to calculus and linear algebra students. Active Color Guard member.

Scottish Rites Southern Jurisdiction Award (Spring 2022)

AFROTC Achievement Award

Career goal – “To become a rated officer. I would like to pursue flying helicopters for combat rescue.”

FOUNDER CHALLENGE CONTEST

Are you interested in learning more about your Founder? Do you love a good challenge? There's still time for your Flight to earn funds!

Flight 102 still leads but Flights 2 and 4 are doing well. Remember your submission can earn money for your flight. Email your Founder knowledge to Pam@Daedalians.org

Click below to get more information on our Founder Challenge Contest for both Flights and individual members!

Willie Flight 82 Matching Awards cont.

Cadet Veronica Knott, AFROTC

Cadet Veronica Knott, AFROTC

Junior - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Major - Aeronautics (4.0 GPA)

Flight award: $500, Foundation: $500

Private Pilot with 63.1 Flying hours. Arnold Air Society Squadron Vice Commander. Worked with AFROTC Detachment Commander and University Officials to reactivate Arnold Air Society Squadron at Detachment 028. Currently Dining Out Officer in Charge.

Top 5% of AS100 class

AS200 of the Month

War of 1812 Award of Merit

Expert Marksmanship

Recruiting Award

Dean's List

Career goal – “Earn a Pilot slot, interested in ENJJPT. Desire to fly transport aircraft. Desire to serve 20+ years Active Duty.”

Cadet Aubrie Overton, AROTC

Cadet Aubrie Overton, AROTC

Junior - Northern Arizona University

Major - Health Science (3.9 GPA)

Flight award: $500, Foundation: $500

Awarded "Hero of the Battle", as the highest performing cadet during a training exercise

Highest Female PT Test Score in the Program

Received nominative recognition and accolades from the NAU Biology Club, Rotary Club, and other community organizations.

Dean's list every semester

National Honor Society

Career goal – “I plan to commission into the Army as an Aviation Officer in May 2024. I have little preference in which aircraft I fly, as long as I am flying. My dream aircraft would be CH-47. After flight school, I want to pursue a career in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. I hope to spend the majority of my career with this regiment ensuring the men/women of our armed forces get home safely. After the Army, I would like to continue to fly in the civilian world. Flying for WildLand firefighters, medevac LifeFlight, or search and rescue would be civilian jobs that I would be interested in.”

With the unwavering support of Daedalians from all around the world, the Daedalian Flying Training (DFT) scholarship program has continued to encourage students to seek a career in military aviation.

Will you help us create opportunities for young Americans to increase their chances of success? 

The Daedalian scholarship committee met to review our endowed scholarships. We are proudly adding support for 30 more scholarships totaling $98,000 for military aviation funding in all military services.

The committee reviewed applications from around the nation. Funds for these scholarships come from endowments created by those who have served as military aviators and want to help the next generation.

Leave a lasting legacy through an endowed gift. Learn more about endowments here:

Willie Flight 82 Matching Awards cont.

Cadet Jacob Sullivan, AROTC   

Cadet Jacob Sullivan, AROTC

Junior - Grand Canyon University

Major - Behavioral Health (3.3 GPA)

Flight award: $500, Foundation: $500

Detachment Ranger Challenge OIC.

Career goal – “My goal is to commission as an Army Aviator to fly Black hawks. I feel called to be a servant leader, so my goals in the near future are to be able to best provide support for soldiers in all aspects as well as having a passion to fly helicopters to support troops. My long term goals are to fulfill 20 years of Army service and evaluate my career standing then. “

MIDN Christina Jasmine Tee, NROTC 

MIDN Christina Jasmine Tee, NROTC

Freshman - Arizona State University

Major - Earth and Space Exploration (3.3 GPA)

Flight award: $500, Foundation: $500

Detachment Platoon Sergeant. ASU New American University President’s Award.

Career goal – “ I want to be an officer in the US Navy either as an aviation officer or a service warfare officer.”

Airpower Symposium and Annual Meeting

NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING AMERICAN AIR POWER ENHANCEMENT IN THE DECADE AHEAD

You have never experienced a Daedalian Airpower Symposium like this before!

SAVE THE DATES OCT 25th-27th

Join us at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Nevada for 3 days of camaraderie, education, information and excitement. There will be 5 great speaking events on professional development for military aviation along with our annual meeting. Several meals are included, and registration is

NOW OPEN!

Consider becoming a symposium sponsor, and view our sponsorship opportunities here:

Individual Sponsorship Levels

The Hangar is the Daedalian virtual flight that holds monthly meetings, supports students with scholarships, and meets comfortably from your computer screen. It's a great opportunity to stay connected to military aviation and other Daedalians even if you are not near a chapter or your health makes it difficult to drive.

If you are a current member of a physical flight but would still like to be a part of the virtual community, sign up today! We'd love to welcome you.

*Dates and times are subject to change. Refer to our website for latest updates.

Submit your stories!

In observance of Veteran's Day, we invite members to submit stories about growing up in a military family, particularly those with aviator parents, or why you yourself chose to serve.

Please email your submissions to communications@daedalians.org by July 21st and we'll try to include your information.

Seeking Volunteers

HQ is working hard to make our memorabilia and historical items accessible to our members, researchers around the world as well as the general public.

We are searching for volunteers to assist in digitizing our collection of 35mm film and tapes to facilitate research and preserve these valuable assets for future generations. If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering and/or has the proper equipment to help, please contact us at info@daedalians.org or give us a call!

Want to freshen up your Daedalian wardrobe?

HQ is always looking for good products to sell in our store. Tell us something you might be interested in wearing or being added to our merchandise lineup.

Send us your ideas to info@daedalians.org

CAP and the Daedalians have partnered to increase the number of students who will learn to fly. Daedalians HQ will support flights that want to participate. Flight may support Civil Air Patrol by working with their local CAP office.

For information on where they are located, you can contact Daedalian HQ.

Flights can receive reimbursement at 50% of three student costs, 65% for two students, and 75% for one student as long as the student has provided proof of the financial need to CAP.

Flights must submit an invoice from CAP and should share any information provided on the success of the student. Flights should also share with social media and any published release however these two items will not prohibit reimbursement.