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    Aerospace Career Education Academy students tour McChord Field

    Aerospace Career Education Academy students tour McChord Field

    Photo By Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle | Participants of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals annual tour stand...... read more read more

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    07.23.2024

    Story by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle 

    62nd Airlift Wing

    Students with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Aerospace Career Education Academy program experienced various 62d Airlift Wing mission sets during the group’s annual tour of various organizations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 23, 2024. OBAP’s ACE Academy provides middle and high school students with opportunities to meet aerospace professionals throughout their week-long summer academies.

    With endorsement from the Federal Aviation Administration, OBAP has played a leading role in establishing ACE Academies nationwide to introduce, educate and guide diverse students towards careers in aerospace. These programs engage over 1,000 students annually.

    As an Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship Wing, the 62d AW’s influence and inspiration into the lives of these students is helping to guide them toward aviation and aviation-based careers, thereby developing the next generation of ready Airmen and their families.

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2024
    Date Posted: 07.25.2024 18:42
    Story ID: 477052
    Location: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US

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