History
In 1946, 76 Senior Division Air ROTC units were established by the War Department.
General Orders Number 124, signed by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Army chief of staff, included Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College.
At the beginning of the 1946-47 school year, it was known as the “Army Air Corps.”
In 1947, the Army and Air Force became separate entities. In 1952, OSU Air Force ROTC became the first air division in the country, comprising the 52nd and 53rd wings.
In 1976, the Department of Aerospace Studies was established within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Det. 670 made history in 2023 by commissioning its very first second lieutenant, United States Space Force officer!
As a new Guardian, 2nd Lt. Jackie Harsha has begun her career with training courses at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
She is postured to continue breaking new ground as she defends the nation and its operational space assets.
Department of Aerospace Studies (AFROTC Det. 670)
Department Heads
| Name | Role | Term of Service |
| No head (under direction of commandant) | 1947 – 1949 | |
| Lt. Col. Ralph A. Brann | Commander/Head | 1949 – 1953 |
| Col. Clarence H, Breedlove | Commander/Head | 1953 – 1956 |
| Col. John C. Robertson | Commander/Head | 1956 – 1959 |
| Col. Floyd J. Gudgel | Commander/Head | 1960 – 1963 |
| Col. James D. Berry | Commander/Head | 1962 – 1966 |
| Col. Eugene F. Adams | Commander/Head | 1966 – 1971 |
| Col. Richard C. Hall | Commander/Head | 1971 – 1975 |
| Col. Nathan Hartman | Commander/Head | 1975 – 1977 |
| Col. Myron D. Harnly | Commander/Head | 1977 – 1980 |
| Col. Richard A. Moore | Commander/Head | 1980 – 1983 |
| Col. Glen E. Nemecek | Commander/Head | 1983 – 1986 |
| Col. Albert M. Silva | Commander/Head | 1986 – 1989 |
| Col. Byron W. Scott | Commander/Head | 1989 – 1992 |
| Lt. Col. Michael E. Gentry | Commander/Head | 1992 – 1993 |
| Lt. Col. David R. Bjurstrom | Commander/Head | 1993 – 1994 |
| Maj. Roger A. Shuman | Interim Head | 1994 –1995 |
| Lt. Col. Joseph G. Sheridan | Commander/Head | 1995 – 1997 |
| Lt. Col. Russell D. Miller | Commander/Head | 1997 – 2000 |
| Lt. Col. Gary D. Jones | Commander/Head | 2000 – 2002 |
| Col. John S. Woodward | Commander/Head | 2002 – 2005 |
| Col. Kenneth M. Konicki | Commander/Head | 2005 – 2008 |
| Col. Kevin C. Kriner | Commander/Head | 2008 – 2011 |
| Lt. Col. Jason M. Winslow | Commander/Head | 2011 – 2013 |
| Lt. Col. Steven R. Cherrington | Commander/Head | 2013 – 2016 |
| Lt. Col. Benjamin A. Dahlke | Commander/Head | 2016 – 2019 |
| Lt. Col. Ryan D. Cox | Commander/Head | 2019 – 2022 |
| Lt. Col. Frank W. Welton | Commander/Head | 2022 – 2023 |
| Lt. Col. Michael J. Cheatham | Commander/Head | 2023 – 2025 |
| Lt. Col. Christopher J. Stewart | Commander/Head | 2025 – Present |