Kids Flock To See Sar Crews

0 Comments | Naval Aviation News, May, 2001 | by Tony Popp

The NAS Whidbey Island, Wash., search and rescue (SAR) crews sparked many young imaginations when they visited Hillcrest Elementary School on 5 January and Oak Harbor High School on 9 January. LCdr. Mike Kammerzell, HMCS(AW/FMF/ NAC) Bryce Schuldt, HM2(NAC/FMF) Ken Mazer, OS1 (SW) Tim Taton and AT3(NAC) Bryan McKinnon visited Hillcrest Elementary School to demonstrate emergency preparedness and Navy partnership. They set up different stations in the school gym, where 600 students passed through during the day.

On 9 January the SAR crew flew their UH-3H Sea King to the Oak Harbor High School athletic field as part of a career fair. On board were LCdrs. Geoff Grindeland and Pete Field, AMS1 Marty Crews, AEl Mike Conroy, AC1 George Turner, AD2 Chad Rines and Mazer. Crew members showed students around the helicopter and gave presentations on air traffic control, electronics and engine mechanics, demonstrating the future has unlimited possibilities.

COPYRIGHT 2001 Department of the Navy, Naval Historical Center
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