August 28, 2006

06-106

Charles Harmon
Director of University Relations

Sementha Mathews
Manager of Public Information
and Media Relations

Nelson wins one of six national ROTC awards

2nd Lt. Matthew Nelson is flying high after graduating from VSU's Air Force ROTC program and being selected to be an Air Force pilot at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

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.