One of our many field trips to Gowen Field to tour the Idaho National Guard.
As the son of a Navy experimental test pilot, I am familiar with the protocol and expectations when on a military base. For some of our students, this is a new world.
To see a Master Sergeant standing at parade rest (and a BIG guy too!) was impressive as we walked into the tank traning facility. A place for everything, and everything in its place. No trash, everything clean and ready if you need it. We clamored through tanks, held machine guns, and learned that a tank was serious business.
Next was the flight line. Standing in a cold wind, we learned about the A-10 Warthog and how tough it is. If the F-35 comes to Gowen Field, then the A-10s will go to another base.
Each student sat in a $3,000,000.00 flight simulator and attempted to fly and shoor some targets. Interesting that my X-Box students did well...
We thank the Guardsmen and women for takign time to teach us about what they do, and why they do it.
