Celebrating 70 Years at Manhattan College
On April 22, 1951, the Reserve Officers Training Corps of the Air Force (AFROTC) was formally established at Manhattan College and over 850 cadets filled the ranks of its first unit. They originally assembled in July 1951 and were designated Detachment No. 560, HQ & HQ Squadron, First Air Force, Manhattan College.
Learn more about the rich history of AFROTC at Manhattan College.