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.
Navy Lt. Brandon Hempler, a Wamego, Kansas, native and No. 6 pilot assigned to the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, said it felt great to be back in Texas.
“We have the privilege of
traveling throughout the United States, but Texas holds a special place in my
heart,” said Hempler, who was once stationed at Naval Air Station Kingsville as
an instructor. “I love the people here and they are very supportive of the
military. Our whole mission is hopefully
to inspire kids to potentially pursue a career in the military and to go beyond
what they capable of doing.”
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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