Commander Biography

Name: Dan Whalen
University: West Virginia University
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Year: Senior

BIOGRAPHY:
Dan was born in Pittsburgh, Pa but has grown up in Martinsburg, WV. In high school, Dan was the captain of the soccer team, active in rec. league basketball, and hockey. He got his first taste of the Air Force as a member of AFJROTC, where he was the group commander his senior year. He received an AFROTC scholarship and chose to attend West Virginia University to study Aerospace Engineering. He has been very involved in ROTC as he has held several positions including Wing Vice Commander, FTP Sq/CC, and fundraising officer. He joined Scabbard and Blade his freshmen year, and AAS his sophomore year. In his AAS squadron he has been a CTO, a deputy commander twice, and squadron commander. Dan is honored to be where he is now, and would like to thank everyone that has been a part of this awesome experience. He looks forward to meeting as many AAS members as possible, and looks forward to seeing everyone at FIESTACON!!!

“For Arnold Air Society to become a unified national prestigious organization that is known and respected throughout our schools and communities.”

ROTC EXPERIENCE:
Wing Vice Commander
FTP Squadron Commander
Fundraising Officer
Scabbard and Blade Fundraising Officer
Military Ball Staff

AAS POSITIONS:
Squadron Commander
Deputy Commander (2x)
Cadet Training Officer
Candidate Flight Commander

ROTC/AAS AWARDS:
Field Training Superior Performer Award (EII ’06)
National Sojourners Award
AFROTC Commendation Award
Academic Honors Award
Honor Flight Award
Warrior Flight Award
College Scholarship Recipient
Recruiting Award
AAS Squadron Level Award
AAS Membership Ribbon
Color/Honor Guard Ribbon
Scabbard and Blade Membership Ribbon
Cadet of the Month