Engaging America's next generation of leaders: 143d ESC fosters stronger relations with teens, teachers
ORLANDO, Fla. – Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) engaged with America’s next generation of leaders at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando Nov. 17, 2016.
Army Maj. Frederick Moss, provost marshal, 143d ESC, and Army Staff Sgt. Andre Osby, maintenance manager, 143d ESC, joined members of the Army Marketing Research Group and the Tampa and Miami Army Recruiting Battalions to educate students and faculty members about the Army’s vision, mission and values. Moss and Osby encouraged hundreds of students to participate in several interactive exhibits that included individual fitness challenges, team building exercises, and even an AH-64 Apache helicopter flight simulator.
Many students waiting for their turn to don blindfolds, solve puzzles or perform pullups spoke with the Soldiers about their training, experience and aspirations. While these casual conversations opened opportunities to introduce potential recruits to the Army’s robust enlisted and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, they also fostered greater respect and understanding about the Army’s role in developing strong communities and mutually beneficial partnerships both at home and abroad.
The school visit is one of the many Army-sponsored events connected to the Florida Classic, one of America’s largest college football rivalry featuring two historically black colleges: Bethune–Cookman University and Florida A&M University. Moss, Osby and other 143d ESC Soldiers will actively participate in these community engagement activities leading up to the Nov. 20 kickoff at Camping World Stadium in downtown Orlando.
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
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Engaging America's next generation of leaders: 143d ESC fosters stronger relations with teens, teachers
ORLANDO, Fla. – Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) engaged with America’s next generation of leaders at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando Nov. 17, 2016.
Army Maj. Frederick Moss, provost marshal, 143d ESC, and Army Staff Sgt. Andre Osby, maintenance manager, 143d ESC, joined members of the Army Marketing Research Group and the Tampa and Miami Army Recruiting Battalions to educate students and faculty members about the Army’s vision, mission and values. Moss and Osby encouraged hundreds of students to participate in several interactive exhibits that included individual fitness challenges, team building exercises, and even an AH-64 Apache helicopter flight simulator.
Many students waiting for their turn to don blindfolds, solve puzzles or perform pullups spoke with the Soldiers about their training, experience and aspirations. While these casual conversations opened opportunities to introduce potential recruits to the Army’s robust enlisted and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, they also fostered greater respect and understanding about the Army’s role in developing strong communities and mutually beneficial partnerships both at home and abroad.
The school visit is one of the many Army-sponsored events connected to the Florida Classic, one of America’s largest college football rivalry featuring two historically black colleges: Bethune–Cookman University and Florida A&M University. Moss, Osby and other 143d ESC Soldiers will actively participate in these community engagement activities leading up to the Nov. 20 kickoff at Camping World Stadium in downtown Orlando.
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
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#Armyexperience
#Armyteamtampa