by Burrell Parmer, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio Public Affairs
MCGREGOR, Texas – In support of Waco Navy Week and the Heart of Texas Airshow, the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, recently visited with students of McGregor High School.
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Equipment Technician Petty Officer 1st Class Tommy Tran, a 2006 Stony Point High School graduate and Round Rock, Texas, native and crew chief assigned to the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, this was a homecoming.
“It’s absolutely amazing to be near my
hometown of Round Rock,” said Tran. “I
love being back, and the energy the people have from central Texas is
outstanding.”
Tran kept students’
attention throughout the presentation with his enthusiasm and passion for
serving in America’s Navy.
“I love talking to students," said Tran. "It’s one of my most favorite times of being
with the Blue Angels team.”
Waco Navy Week brings Sailors from different units across the United States to conduct focused outreach events with members of the community. Waco Navy Week is the 2nd of 14 Navy weeks in 2018 that focus a variety of assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a week-long series of engagements designed to bring America's Navy closer to the people it protects.
Seth Fortenberry, principal of McGregor High School, was grateful for the Blue Angels’ visit to his school.
“This was such an incredible opportunity for our students and teachers to hear from the Blue Angels,” said Fortenberry, who’s serving his first year as principal. “To hear not only their background stories, but what students could learn from them.” The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.
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