Why Detachment 90?
National Award-Winning Air Force ROTC Detachment
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Right of Line Award – AFROTC’s “Best Large Det” in the nation (#1/48) for 2019 & 2021
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CSU earned #1 ROTC University Partner Award by the US Secretary of Defense in 2021
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Awarded “Best Detachment” in the Northwest Region (#1/34) for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022
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Top 6% (#9/145) nationwide in physical training (PT) scores
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CSU Room & Board Stipend up to $8,000 per year for High School Scholarship recipients
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Engaged faculty to assist and guide you through commissioning
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Fort Collins is a great college town, consistently ranked top in the nation
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CSU recognized as #2 in nation as “Best for Vets”, Visit CSU Student Veteran’s Organization
Diverse & Experienced Cadre
Colonel Greg Young, Commander, Detachment 90
Professor of Aerospace Studies
Col Young is the Det 90 Commander and chairs the Department of Aerospace Studies. He received his commission through the United States Air Force Academy in 1998 and has over 3,200 flight hours, primarily in the C-130 Hercules. He commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels and served on Numbered Air Force, Major Command, and Combatant Command staffs.
Technical Sergeant Callum Kalisek
ROTC Training Instructor
TSgt Kalisek serves as the detachment key enlisted leader and advisor to the Commander on cadet academics, military training and discipline. As well as overseeing personnel actions for Det 90 cadre and cadets. TSgt Kalisek has joint service experience, lending expertise to high level positions such as the Air Mobility Command, Command Chief Executive and deployed in support of CJTF-Horn of Africa. TSgt Kalisek earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration.
Captain Allen Plack Education Officer (EO)
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Prior to joining Det 90, Captain Plack served as an intelligence officer in the Indo-Pacific theater supporting strategic and tactical signals intelligence operations as well as joint special operations intelligence. He has also served as a prior enlisted C-130E/H Evaluator Loadmaster, Air Force Special Operations Command Combat Aviation Advisor, and C-145A Instructor Special Mission Aviator with multiple deployments in support of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa and Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Orient Compass. Captain Plack received his commission through Officer Training School and has earned degrees in Journalism and Education.
Staff Sergeant Chris Santos
As the NCOIC of Administrative Actions, SSgt Santos administers critical personnel actions, ensuring smooth operations and compliance within the unit. Hailing from Georgia, SSgt Santos has served 6 years extensively overseas in the United Kingdom, Korea, and Germany including a deployment to Romania where he led postal operations for USAFE’s largest deployed MQ-9 squadron, supporting 494 sorties, nine bases, and two MAJCOMs during operation ATLANTIC RESOLVE. His service has also taken him to numerous countries, including Dubai, Paris, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and many others, enriching his global experience. SSgt Santos has been recognized for his outstanding contributions, having earned two decorations, the prestigious John L. Levitow Award, and being coined by the 3F5 Functional Manager as the top admin in USAFE for 2023. His dedication and excellence in administrative management continue to set a high standard in the service.
Lt Col Scott McCoy
Operations Officer
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
As the Operations Officer, Lt Col McCoy oversees all Detachment 90 operations to include the Cadre, Cadets, and Air Force Institute for Technology Students located at Colorado State University. He is the primary communication link between AFROTC regional and national headquarters. He earned his commission through AFROTC Det 90 at Colorado State University and is a Navigator (CSO) with over 2,400 flight hours in the KC-135R Stratotanker and the OC-135B Open Skies. He has served at the wing level, done a tour on the Air Staff, and a Joint Tour at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Captain Shelby Kniss, Recruiting Officer (RO)
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
As RO, Captain Kniss is responsible for the detachment’s recruiting efforts and enrollment process, from initial contact to cadet activation Capt Kniss graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, earning a degree in Meterology. She is a Weather Officer; most recently serving with the 89th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Capt Kniss led a 20-person flight providing weather services in direct support of the POTUS and VPOTUS travel.
Staff Sergeant Ced Patterson
NCOIC,
Administration Management
As the NCOIC of Administration Management, SSgt Patterson oversees personnel actions for Det 90 cadre and cadets. He hails from Little Rock Arkansas and has spent six years overseas in Japan, Korea, and Germany. SSgt Patterson has been deployed twice to both Jordan and Qatar as well as received five achievement medals and one commendation medal.
Captain Robert Butler Operations Flight Commander (OFC) Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
As the OFC, Capt Butler oversees all professional military and developmental training. This includes being the key advisor on all cadet-run operations, including Leadership Lab (LLAB) and Physical Training (PT). He earned his commission through Officer Training School (OTS) as a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer (13N). As a 13N, he has served as a Mission Lead Missile Combat Crew Commander, Instructor, Evaluator, and Flight Commander while performing over 7,600 nuclear alert hours monitoring 150 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM). Prior to his commission, Captain Butler was an enlisted Air Traffic Controller (ATC).