Joint Military Ball

1. Joint Military Ball WHO: Cowboy Battalion Cadets WHAT: Joint Military Ball WHEN: 16 Nov 2012 WHERE: Crane-Hill Hall, University of Wyoming SUMMARY: The University of Wyoming Army ROTC “Cowboy Battalion” held its annual Joint Military Ball this past Friday in order to increase camaraderie and promote joint military functions. The Guest Speaker at this year’s Ball was Brigadier General Kevin B. Wooton who serves as the director of communications and information at Headquarters Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. He serves as a critical part of the Air Force's space and cyber forces with communications and information capability. General Wooten has been deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm and more recently Operation Enduring Freedom, where he served as the director of intelligence, Joint Special Operations Task Force-South. During his message he encouraged cadets to stand up as leaders and make decisions during our career. He shared his experiences and insights, as well as thanking the cadets for their commitment to serving our nation. The evening was full of events. There was a receiving line featuring special guests, which included battalion and detachment leadership. The National Anthem was presented to us by the Bettys, UW's female vocal group, while cadets posted the colors. Formal toasts were given to honor country leaders while a slide show was presented to honor the graduating seniors. The POW/MIA table presented us with a constant reminder of soldiers who could not attend but are always present in spirit. The event concluded with cadets and dates dancing until 11:00pm. Although the Joint Military Ball officially started at 6:00 P.M., preparation began much earlier. Cadets went through multiple rehearsals to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their time and efforts were much appreciated and they made this event possible.