Twenty-nine juniors and seniors from the Air Force Junior ROTC program at the Palmer CTE Center traveled to Gettysburg and Philadelphia, PA, recently.
Cadets began their trip on a Thursday in Gettysburg with a ghost tour that evening, followed by next day visits to the Gettysburg National Park Museum and the national cemetery, plus a licensed battlefield tour. Saturday was spent in historic Philadelphia, where cadets visited the Museum of the American Revolution, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the National Constitution Center, along with enjoying an authentic Philly cheesesteak lunch. The trip was planned and organized entirely by the cadet leadership team, with juniors and seniors working on the itinerary and fundraising throughout the school year.
“The AFJROTC fourth-year class focuses on managing the cadet corps, and this trip showcases their work,” said Senior Aerospace Science Instructor Chris Cole, Col., USAF (Ret.). “AFJROTC asks a great deal of these cadets, and this trip also serves as a culminating experience before graduation.” Cole added that the trip was made possible through the generous support of Hudson VFW Post 5791 and American Legion Post 48, and that the program aims to offer a similar experience every two years.