Cadet Profiles

Mason Carrier is originally from Park Ridge, Illinois, just a few minutes outside of Chicago. He is a senior at the University of North Dakota, majoring in Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Low Altitude, Fixed Wing. He joined Air Force ROTC for the opportunity to serve in the military and to take on the challenge of balancing rigorous academics with cadet responsibilities. While AFROTC is his primary extracurricular commitment, its influence extends into his personal life, as he prioritizes exercise to improve his overall well-being and enhance his Physical Fitness Assessment performance. C/Carrier will commission as an intelligence officer, and as a future officer in the United States Air Force, his goal is to make a positive impact both as a peer and as a leader wherever he is assigned.

Stella Nelson is an AS300 cadet at Detachment 610 and a junior majoring in Unmanned Aircraft Systems – High Altitude at the University of North Dakota. Originally from Aberdeen, South Dakota, she joined Air Force ROTC to challenge herself outside of her comfort zone, develop strong leadership skills, and surround herself with motivated peers. Throughout more than two years in AFROTC, C/Nelson has done just that by participating in extracurriculars such as Arnold Air Society, Honor Guard, Field Days, and FLEX. Arnold Air Society, in particular, has provided her with valuable leadership opportunities, meaningful friendships, and scholarship support that extend beyond ROTC. After graduation and commissioning, C/Nelson aspires to serve as a pilot in the United States Air Force.

Madison Blahut is an AS200 from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and is majoring in Aerospace Engineering at the University of North Dakota. In her free time, she enjoys running, cross-country skiing, and focusing on her personal development through Arnold Air Society. She joined Air Force ROTC because it represents the lifestyle she strives for, one that emphasizes challenge, character development, maintaining a high level of personal fitness, and leading others to success. C/Blahut has always aspired to be an engineer while also feeling a strong desire to serve others. AFROTC has provided her with countless opportunities to grow through service while excelling academically, including volunteering, developing leadership skills, building discipline, and working toward her private pilot’s license. C/Blahut has never felt more at home in a program than she does in AFROTC, and her goal in the Air Force is to become a Developmental Engineer and fulfill her commitment to serving the nation.

Seth Paul is an AS100 originally from Peoria, Arizona, and is studying Commercial Aviation. He has always wanted to join the military and saw Air Force ROTC as the ideal opportunity to pursue his goals of flying while serving his country. In his free time, C/Paul enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sports, and playing the guitar. He is involved in the rock-climbing club as well as the Aviators in Wilderness club. His career goal is to fly cargo aircraft for the Air Force and eventually transition those skills to a career in the airline industry.