Carson High NJROTC cadets tour destroyer in San Diego

The Carson High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets deepened their understanding of naval operations and the daily sway of Navy life by touring the USS Sterett in San Diego recently.

As the CHS NJROTC sponsor, the Sterett presents cadets in the land-locked state with a naval vessel to anchor with and visit to learn more about the Navy. The Sterett is a Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer of the U.S. Navy.

During the tour of the ship, cadets were introduced to the Navy’s advanced systems and weaponry. After the tour, cadets witnessed a change of command ceremony and watched as their unit flag with the iconic Senator Man was hoisted up the main mast.

The NJROTC program aims to teach high school students the values of citizenship, leadership, character and community service while providing a foundation for future careers in the military or other fields. The program is offered in more than 600 high schools across the United States, and the NJROTC area managers visit each unit once a year to conduct inspections.

Finally, CHS NJROTC has an opening for an instructor. The school is looking for individuals who have served in either the U.S. Marine Corps or the U.S. Navy to join this high-achieving team. NJROTC instructors work with CHS students in a respectful and rewarding environment passing on knowledge and experiences to develop effective leaders.

Those interested should contact Senior Chief Petty Officer Jerry Skirvin at 775-283-1787 or Josh Billings at 775-283-1637.