Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Angel Martinez-Navedo | Capt. Omayra Velez, from the 20th CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear...... read more read more
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BEL AIR, Md. – As a continued commitment with the community, Soldiers from the 20th CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives) Command spend part of the afternoon with children from the Bel Air Elementary on Sept. 13.
“I think the soldiers provide the students with a clear visual of what it means to be a Patriot,” said Dyann Mack, school principal. “Their presence in our school and their willingness to share the role of patriot with our entire school community is motivating and encouraging.”
Captains Omayra Velez and Jeff Rudderforth, both from the 20th CBRNE, explained to the kids the term patriotism, and the role a patriot plays in society. During their talk, they emphasized that a person does not need to be a Soldier to be a patriot.
Rudderforth told the children everybody is a patriot by just doing what they are supposed to and by being law abiding citizens. Velez took it a bit further and told them simple acts like tying someone’s shoe laces can be a form a patriotism.
This event was possible due to the 20th CBRNE’s Out Reach Program and the school’s Patriot Program. The latter planning more events throughout the school year.
“We look forward to embracing that role of patriot and demonstrating our worthiness to hold that title through learning about our country, engaging in community service, and being good citizens,” added Mack.
| Date Taken: | 09.13.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 09.15.2016 11:59 |
| Story ID: | 209713 |
| Location: | BEL AIR, MD, US |
| Hometown: | BEL AIR, MD, US |
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