Photo By Maj. Alan Moss | A child sits in the cockpit of an 11th Aviation Command HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter...... read more read more
SAN ANTONIO - Aviators and soldiers from the 11th Aviation Command displayed a Black Hawk helicopter and taught visitors about the aircraft during the three days before the All-American Bowl in San Antonio last week.
During the week prior to the 13th U.S. Army All-American Bowl Saturday, the Army transformed the Alamodome parking lot into the Army Strong Zone. The Army Strong Zone created an interactive area where visitors were immersed in the unique Army experience.
The football game showcased 90 of the nation’s elite high school football players and the top 125 high school marching band musicians. The All-American Bowl celebrated the unique characteristics and core Army values that define the Americans who wear the Army colors. A record 39,011 fans attended the game.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Derrick Harris, a nine-year veteran of the Army Reserve, was pilot in command of the HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tim Pollard, a 14-year veteran of the Army Reserve, served as the co-pilot for the mission. The two pilots were joined by the crew chief, Pfc. Kyle Hawkins, a two-year veteran of the Army Reserve and the flight medic, Spc. Marbou Christman. All soldiers are members of Company F, 1-214th Aviation Regiment.
"I am proud of my service to this great country and excited to share my experiences in the Army Reserve with the visitors today,” said Hawkins.
Unique to the All-American Bowl, the players in the game are teamed with Soldier Heroes. These service men and service women spend the week with the All-American players, providing an example of how using the Army’s core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage lead to success in life.
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl has a strong legacy that includes many of today’s NFL and collegiate stars. There are currently more than 180 former U.S. Army All-Americans in the NFL; including more than 54 first-round picks. In 2012, Andrew Luck became the first U.S. Army All-American alumnus to be the overall No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. In 2007, former U.S. Army All-American Tim Tebow became the first underclassmen to win the Heisman Trophy.
| Date Taken: | 01.04.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 01.13.2013 15:48 |
| Story ID: | 100314 |
| Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TX, US |
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