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While in high school, many students think about what they are going to do when they graduate. Some may think about going to college, getting a job or just taking a break, while other students have been planning, and preparing for life after graduation by enrolling in the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC).
According to njrotc.navy.mil NJROTC teaches values, principles, and self-discipline, which promotes positive, productive behaviors and provides a support structure that is critical in helping cadets live an overall healthy lifestyle.
On Feb. 22, Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) went to I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia for the 2018 NJROTC Area Manager Inspection. The first class petty officer association aboard George Washington was asked for volunteers to inspect NJROTC cadets. NJROTC cadets were inspected on their uniforms, professional conduct and military knowledge.
Petty officers walked from cadet to cadet scanning their uniforms from their shoes all the way to their covers.
“I think I made a very good impression of how I professionally conducted the uniform inspection,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Chao Formentera. “They [the students] were impressed on how I properly wear my inspection ready Navy Service Uniform. Most of all they loved the fact that we were able to answer all of their questions about Navy life in the fleet.”
Just as George Washington Sailors made an impression on the cadets of I.C. Norcom High School, the cadets also made an impression on the George Washington Sailors.
“I was impressed,” said Aviation Technician 1st Class Victor Galloway. “Their Color Guard was spot on in their movements, and the cadet leadership element was impressive in their attitude, respect and professionalism. Their cadets were very respectful and their academics were very impressive. One cadet had a grade point average of 4.15 which was amazing to hear.”
In addition to developing informed and responsible citizens, NJROTC also promotes higher education.
According to www.njrotc.navy.mil, approximately 60 percent of NJROTC cadets who are graduating seniors continue to higher education.
From the students, to the program itself, NJROTC at I.C. Norcom High School has a positive reputation that speaks for itself.
“I was impressed on how well the NJROTC program teaches the students leadership skills and camaraderie,” said Formentera.
Partaking in the inspection gave Sailors a chance to give back to the community not only through time and service, but also through first-hand knowledge.
“I wanted to not only get involved with the community of Portsmouth but also provide some insight to the students involved with their NJROTC program,” said Galloway. “I enjoyed being there. I also hope that, in the future, I can return to the school and work with them again.”
Even though the 2018 Area Manager Inspection has ended, George Washington Sailors hope that they can return to I.C. Norcom High School to continue working closely with the students there.
The George Washington first class petty officer association would like to set up a mentorship program with I.C. Norcom High School in the future. Because of the George Washington Sailors that want to be active in the community, this goal can be easily achieved.
| Date Taken: | 03.09.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 03.12.2018 14:24 |
| Story ID: | 268828 |
| Location: | NEWPORT NEWS, VA, US |
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