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09-25-08, 10:55 AM
Military hopes to recruit new members at air show
Posted: Sep 24, 2008 07:20 PM
Updated: Sep 25, 2008 12:53 AM
BY SARA GOLDENBERG
SGOLDENBERG@KJCT8.COM
GRAND JUNCTION -- Six Blue Angels from the U.S. Marines and the Navy's Fat Albert C-130 landed in Grand Junction Wednesday as a part of the air show. What they're also bringing at mock speed... is an excitement for the military.
These men and women in uniform are here to give us a glimpse into their lives and careers, and recruit a few new members.
Howie Sanborn is with the U.S. Golden Knights, the Army Parachute Team. He jumps out of planes for a living. He says they travel 287 days of the year for air shows and sports games. He hopes to inspire young people to consider a career in the military.
"Skydiving takes three minutes. We're gonna be in free fall for about a minute, under parachutes for two. Once we hit the ground, that's where we really start to work, and we go out and help the recruiters with the recruiting effort. We just want to spread a positive message about the army and the military," said Sanborn.
He says the Golden Knights are just one example of what you can do in the Army, and shows like this give everyone the opportunity to explore the many sides of the military.
This year's air show will have the largest aeronautic displays ever included in Grand Junction. But the air show isn't the only reason the military is here-- they're also here to talk to anyone interested in what they do and recruit some new members. They've jump started a few careers here in Western Colorado.
Local Mesa State professors say after some students go through the health science program, they begin their career in the Navy. Kristy Reuss, a nursing instructor at Mesa State, had the chance to fly in the back seat of a Blue Angel today. She says the college has recently seen four graduates commissioned as officers in the Navy.
"Several of our nurses had opportunities to join the Navy. They are all over the country right now, at several of the Naval bases. It is their first job in nursing," Reuss said.
She says the military offers a great alternative to traditional nursing-- and nurses who join can continue their education while serving the country.
She says the air show is a great opportunity to look into a possible career with the Armed Services. It's a reminder that the Army, Navy and Marines are made up of people working in all different fields-- from piloting the planes to nursing soldiers back to health.
Ellie
Posted: Sep 24, 2008 07:20 PM
Updated: Sep 25, 2008 12:53 AM
BY SARA GOLDENBERG
SGOLDENBERG@KJCT8.COM
GRAND JUNCTION -- Six Blue Angels from the U.S. Marines and the Navy's Fat Albert C-130 landed in Grand Junction Wednesday as a part of the air show. What they're also bringing at mock speed... is an excitement for the military.
These men and women in uniform are here to give us a glimpse into their lives and careers, and recruit a few new members.
Howie Sanborn is with the U.S. Golden Knights, the Army Parachute Team. He jumps out of planes for a living. He says they travel 287 days of the year for air shows and sports games. He hopes to inspire young people to consider a career in the military.
"Skydiving takes three minutes. We're gonna be in free fall for about a minute, under parachutes for two. Once we hit the ground, that's where we really start to work, and we go out and help the recruiters with the recruiting effort. We just want to spread a positive message about the army and the military," said Sanborn.
He says the Golden Knights are just one example of what you can do in the Army, and shows like this give everyone the opportunity to explore the many sides of the military.
This year's air show will have the largest aeronautic displays ever included in Grand Junction. But the air show isn't the only reason the military is here-- they're also here to talk to anyone interested in what they do and recruit some new members. They've jump started a few careers here in Western Colorado.
Local Mesa State professors say after some students go through the health science program, they begin their career in the Navy. Kristy Reuss, a nursing instructor at Mesa State, had the chance to fly in the back seat of a Blue Angel today. She says the college has recently seen four graduates commissioned as officers in the Navy.
"Several of our nurses had opportunities to join the Navy. They are all over the country right now, at several of the Naval bases. It is their first job in nursing," Reuss said.
She says the military offers a great alternative to traditional nursing-- and nurses who join can continue their education while serving the country.
She says the air show is a great opportunity to look into a possible career with the Armed Services. It's a reminder that the Army, Navy and Marines are made up of people working in all different fields-- from piloting the planes to nursing soldiers back to health.
Ellie