North Augusta High School Students See, Hear and Touch STEM on Wings and Wheels

AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter, "Maggie "lands at the North Augusta High School stadium.

Army Recruiters from Aiken, S.C. worked with the administration of North Augusta High School and the Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) to set up a unique event to highlight Army STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kendrick Gilliam talks to the students about flying and the mechanics needed to keep the engine running.

On Friday, September 18, over 1,000 science and math students viewed the fly in of CFF's AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter, "Maggie " and the static display of another helicopter, "Annie". CFF's SOaR (Student/School Opportunities and Rewards) outreach program emphasized STEM careers through

aviation and STEM subject matter experts like pilot, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kendrick Gilliam. 

Fort Gordon, GA Soldiers from the 67th Signal Battalion demonstrated the Phoenix, a Tactical Satellite Terminal. 

Phoenix, a Tactical Satellite Terminal from Fort Gordon.

Soldiers from the Fort Gordon Cyber Center of Excellence, discussed communication and information technology careers, the value of education, and why it is so important to stay in school. "Our purpose at North Augusta High School and all high schools for that matter is to provide opportunities for our

students to explore possibilities and expand their understanding of college and career choices," stated the school's Principal, Mr. John Murphy.

Lt. Col. Robert Garbarino, the commander of the Columbia Recruiting Battalion is interviewed by the local media.