Thursday, October 19, 2017

Pottstown Air Force Jr. ROTC: A Tradition of Service











Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Pottstown School District.

Pottstown High School Jr. Air Force ROTC Unit PA 951 believes in service to others above self. 

The 80-cadet unit under the command of Col. James Porter lives up to the words everyday. 

Veteran's Day ceremonies in Memorial Park.
During the first four weeks of school cadets volunteered for more than 10 projects all of which take place after school hours and on weekends. 

Everywhere there is a community event that needs assistance ROTC can be found giving a helping hand before, during and after the activity. 

From providing support to set up and clean up at events like the Library Book Sale, Carousel of Flavor,Airport Community Day, Pet Fair, Harrier Cross Country Invitational, serving as guides at both Pottstown and Pottsgrove High School Open Houses to providing an Honor Guard at athletic events and Veterans Community Day cadets can be found serving the community.
Helping out at Airport Day.

During the first month of school the Unit provided more than 750 hours of community service. 

Pottstown High School ROTC Unit has been recognized nineteen years in a row by the U.S. Air Force with the International Distinguished Unit Award , an award that goes to the top 10 percent of the more than 900 units world wide. 

Col. Porter said "I am proud of the young men and women of our unit, they are preparing themselves to become the future leaders of our country."

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