Nimitz High School NJROTC Students Visit Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi

The NJROTC cadets from [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Nimitz High School got to meet and see pilots and planes up close and personal. The cadets recently visited the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi.

NAS Corpus Christi has supported pilot training and operations since 1941. Today, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard pilots earn their wings at the facility. They train in the fours squadrons of Training Air Wing FOUR.

NAS also is home to the Corpus Christi Army Depot. This is the primary aviation depot maintenance for Department of Defense rotary wing aircraft. It also forms part of the aviation component of the Coast Guard Sector in Corpus Christi.

Students also toured the flight line (flight operations) and the Fire Department facilities.

Before the students left, they attended a “winging” ceremony held at the Catalina Club.

Dr. Crystal Watson believes the trip was invaluable to students. Watson is principal at the campus.

“The NJROTC program was set up by Congress,” said Watson. “The tenets of the program strive to to make better citizens of youth. Trips such as the one to NAS in Corpus Christi are important. This gives students the opportunity to see other places. They get to experience military life off campus. If they like the service, they might join after high school.”

Students can also earn ROTC scholarships, or go to the military academies after graduation.

The program teaches cadets the ideals of the military. It seeks to inspire young men and women to serve their country.