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Lt. Col. Mark Morales, 512th Rescue Squadron chief of plans and programs, talks to high school students at Volcano Vista High School, N.M., Nov. 9, 2023. The 58th Special Operations Wing conducted a static display at Volcano Vista to educate students about the missions the 512 RQS and 58 SOW execute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ruben Garibay)

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Staff Sgt. Justin Schroeder, 512th Rescue Squadron weapons and tactics noncommissioned officer, talks to a student at Volcano Vista High School, N.M., Nov. 9, 2023. The 58th Special Operations Wing held a static display at the high school to allow students the opportunity to view the various components and functions of the HH-60 “Whiskey”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ruben Garibay)

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Lt. Col. R Jeffrey Donaldson, 58th Operations Support Squadron commander, speaks to students at Volcano Vista High School, N.M., Nov. 9, 2023. The 58th Special Operations Wing conducted a static display at Volcano Vista to educate students about the missions the 512 RQS and 58 SOW execute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ruben Garibay)

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Lt. Col. R Jeffrey Donaldson, 58th Operations Support Squadron commander, sits in the cockpit with a student at Volcano Vista High School, N.M., Nov. 9, 2023. The 58th Special Operations Wing held a static display at the high school to allow students the opportunity to view the various components and functions of the HH-60 “Whiskey”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ruben Garibay)

58th Special Operations Wing visits Volcano Vista High School

Published Nov. 14, 2023
By Senior Airman Ruben Garibay
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --

The 58th Special Operations Wing conducted a static display to educate students about the missions the 512 RQS and 58 SOW execute at Volcano Vista High School, N.M., Nov. 9, 2023.

The team flew in on a HH-60 "Whiskey" to allow students the opportunity to view the various components and functions of the aircraft as well as board the helicopter to get a hands on experience. Additionally, the team spoke with students about their experiences in the Air Force, potential career paths they can follow and the many benefits the military has to offer.