The Sea Cadets were very appreciative of this opportunity offered by the leadership team, staff, and personnel of the 143rd Airlift Wing and the Rhode Island Air National Guard - their efforts made a powerful impression on the Cadets. For the images below, click on any photo to see a larger view. It will open in a new window - no need to reload this page.
Cadets get instruction on threat range. |
Cadets test their reactions on the range. |
Weapons, safety, specifications and usage. |
Cadets pay close attention. |
Discussion on the finer points. |
Cadet tests fitment with the new sling. |
Threat range debriefing. |
Trading stories over lunch. |
Enjoying pizza and fried chicken. |
NETC, FALCON Cadets trade stories. |
NCBC Sea Cadets anticipate what's next. |
Cadets attend pre-flight briefing. |
Settling in aboard the C130-J. |
NCBC, NETC Cadets strap in. |
NCBC Cadet (Airman graduate), in flight suit. |
All smiles as props start turning. |
Ear plugs are indeed required. |
NETC LPO verifies his Cadets are ready. |
Airborne! |
With Loadmaster clearance, Cadet unbuckles. |
Checking out the view at 12,000 feet. |
Hanging on, like subway straphangers. |
FALCON Cadets discuss what they see. |
Enjoying the ride. |
Cockpit time - Cadet dons headset. |
Watching the flight crew at work. |
Cadets test the loading ramp. |
Over the islands and Buzzards Bay. |
Southeast Rhode Island comes into view. |
Over Naval Station Newport. |
The carriers FORRESTAL (R) and SARATOGA (L). |
Disembarking, testing their land legs. |
Cadet steps on solid ground. |
NCBC Cadets, Staff return to earth. |
NCBC Cadet tests head clearance. |
NETC Cadets pace their departure. |
NSCC Associate Regional Director deplanes. |
Flight crew departs, ground crew takes over. |
The C130-J. |
To the outbrief, and then home. |
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