Austin Ollis, the middle son of Bruce and Jane Ollis of Polk County, had the opportunity to salute President Barack Obama during graduation ceremonies at the United States Air Force Academy Wednesday, May 23.
Ollis, who graduated from Polk County High School in 2007, attended the AFA Prep School and eventually the academy. He obtained a bachelor of science degree in systems engineering management. His brother Jim, a 2008 graduate of AFA, commissioned him. Ollis will receive 60 days leave before reporting to his first assignment at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Santa Barbara, Calif. He will participate in six to eight months of training before relocating to F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyene, Wyo. for up to three years.
While at the academy, Ollis played football and rugby. This season the rugby team finished 5-2, with their only losses coming against eventual national champion BYU and national playoff qualifier Utah. Ollis was recognized as this year’s rugby team MVP, after helping the team to a no. 8 national ranking.
– article submitted
by Bruce Ollis