LSU Cadet and Midshipman Organizations
Arnold Air Society
The Arnold Air Society at LSU, AFROTC Detachment 310, is named in honor of Captain Frank S. Hagan. Hagan flew 70 missions in Korea for the 30th Bomb Squadron, 3rd Wing. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross and five Air Medals. The Squadron has a long history at LSU, full of tradition and lasting friendships.
Air Force Association
The Major General Oris B. Johnson Chapter of the AFA was charted on December 5, 1950, as the Baton Rouge Chapter #156. Its focus is aiding LSU Cadets with scholarships and supporting all student activities. The chapter also supports the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Point Coupee High School as well as the Jackson Veteran War Home.
Pershing Rifles
In 1894, to improve the morale of the ROTC unit, General John Joseph Pershing formed a select company of men known as "Company A." They became known as the "Pershing Rifles." Pershing Rifles Company D-17 at LSU helps to develop successful officers through fostering camaraderie and esprit de corps.
Silver Wings
Silver Wings (formally known as Angel Flight) is one of the largest and best-known organizations at LSU. It is a national, co-ed, professional organization dedicated to creating effective civic leaders through community service, education about national defense and general support for LSU Air Force ROTC. The Captain Frank S. Hagan Chapter of Silver Wings, founded in 1958, is one of the largest chapters in the nation.
Scabbard and Blade
The primary purpose of Scabbard and Blade is to raise the standard of military education in American colleges and universities to unite, in closer relationship, their military departments; to encourage and foster the essential qualities of good and efficient officers; and to promote friendship and good fellowship among the cadet officers. They also inform students and the public of our national defense needs.
The Scotch Guard
Founded at LSU in 1962, the Scotch Guard became an honorary women's auxiliary to the United States Army Reserve Officers Training Corps, making a commitment to serve the nation, the Baton Rouge community and LSU.
Bengal Raiders
The Raider Company is a volunteer extra-curricular activity that develops leadership through providing special rigorous physical training, extensive instruction in small unit tactics and field training exercises. Membership is open to all Army ROTC cadets. Members are easily identified by their distinctive tan berets.
