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NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 welcomed a group of high school educators from the New England area to their work spaces Jan. 9.
The group, including both high school teachers and career counselors, was visiting NAS Jacksonville to familiarize themselves with the opportunities available for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the Navy.
The visit provided the opportunity to speak with many different Navy personnel about the career paths available both as an officer and an enlisted sailor to high school students.
The group was sponsored by Mr. Jim Tighe, educational specialist for the New England Navy Recruiting District. Each year, Mr. Tighe brings down groups of educators to expose them to life in the Navy.
"We love doing the trip because it provides a great public relations opportunity for the Navy as well as allow the teachers to be able to talk about the Navy in a positive way," said Mr. Tighe.
During a static display on the aircraft, sensor operators spoke about their specific jobs and how they affect the mission of the P-3C Orion. "I am glad to see people getting out and seeing what the Navy is really about so they can better provide students with information about a career in the Navy," said Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Michelle Workman, a native of Pensacola, Fla.
"I have learned so much! I did not realize the Navy provided so many opportunities to high school students even in this tough job market. I will be able to take what I've learned here and better present the Navy as a great career opportunity,” said a high school counselor from New Berlin, New York.
The Florida-based “Fighting Tigers” recently completed a deployment to the 4th and 7th Fleet AORs. Back home in Jacksonville, Fla., VP-8 is conducting an Inter-Deployment Readiness Cycle in preparation of their next deployment.
For more news from Patrol Squadron 8, visit http://www.public.navy.mil/airfor/vp8/Pages/default.aspx or check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Patrol-Squadron-EIGHT-VP-8/335177721864?ref=hl
| Date Taken: | 01.09.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 01.15.2013 10:04 |
| Story ID: | 100421 |
| Location: | JACKSONVILLE, FL, US |
| Hometown: | JACKSONVILLE, FL, US |
| Hometown: | PENSACOLA, FL, US |
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