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Senior Airman Shannon Bowman

Students and administrators from the Hillsborough County School District (HCSD) pose for a photo with the command teams from Air Mobility Command, 18th Air Force and the 6th Air Refueling Wing, Dec. 9, at MacDill Air Force Base.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Cobin

this level of engagement with our schools and for inviting our students and staff to participate in this flight.”

For the aircrew assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron, highlighting their job specialties to these students was a rewarding opportunity. Maj. Christopher Daniels, a pilot with the 91st ARS, offered his advice to these prospective Airmen.

“By showing these students what I do as a pilot, I get to show them that careers in aviation are attainable if that’s what they truly want to do in their life,” Daniels said. “Don’t shy away from competition, and take pride and excellence in all you do, that includes your grades, athletics, work and activities.”

Through aviation career experiences with the AIM High program and by fostering strong community relationships, Team MacDill is committed to building an agile and diverse force to inspire future leaders.

“MacDill has an incredible community relationship with the school districts in the Tampa Bay area,” said Col. Ben Jonsson, 6th ARW commander. “They support our families and children, and this effort to give students opportunities to explore career paths in the Air Force is going to continue to take us to the next level.”