Making a difference in the future
Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston, a public affairs technician assigned to the 307th Bomb Wing, explains the engine thrust, speed and range of the A-10 Thunderbolt to a group of 5th Grade students during their visit to the 307th BW at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 10, 2011. The students are attending STARBASE Louisiana, at Barksdale, one of 60 national STARBASE sites. It is sponsored by the 307th BW of the Air Force Reserve Command. This particular briefing consisted of students from two separate classes, one from Elm Grove Elementary and the other from Waller Elementary. The STARBASE program presents an exciting 25-hour hands on/minds on aviation and aerospace curriculum to area 5th grade students and their teachers. The DoD program is committed to addressing the critical needs in STEM education - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - STARBASE Louisiana introduces its students to exciting STEM education topics, inspiring these young minds to further explore these topics in future course work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Betty Stephens)