Sterling ROTC Cadets Visit Boeing Factory

Sterling ROTC Cadets Visit Boeing Factory

By Jon Nagle 

           



A gentleman by the name of Steve Spear had visited the program a couple of weeks earlier to show a little bit about Boeing. He thought that the cadets were well-behaved and respectful that he was prompted to offer the program a once in a lifetime opportunity. So on February 21, 2013 the Sterling High School NJROTC program, and a few select others, took a trip to Boeing for a tour of the factory. A good time was had by all who attended. Many young cadets were inspired to pursue a career in the engineering business and may want to work for Boeing in the future. It was a very educational experience for all who attended and very inspiring. The ROTC got many chances to witness first-hand what it was like to see a Chinook and an Osprey with their own eyes. It was a day to remember by those who attended. Many cadets would like to go back to see the facility again including myself.

            We had the privilege to get a tour of most of the facility with the exception of a few areas. It was a very mind blowing place to see, and to get the chance to be as close as they were to the machines was very intriguing. Without a doubt, it has made me rethink my choice of a career when I am older. Many cadets got to see something that will be at one point in the future saving a person's life if not many lives. The tour guides were very informative and very respectful to us cadets. They were very clear when speaking and made eye contact with us multiple times during the tour. Overall it was definitely an experience to remember. Something that is rarely available to the average person. The ROTC was very fortunate to get such an opportunity.