“… It’s an invaluable tool to have educators go on a military installation and see training, structure, and the learning environment.”Īttendees are offered a day with trainees to talk about their experience and why they chose to serve, a day with permanent party Soldiers to discuss the benefits of service, why they’ve stayed in and they’re also able to see different areas that positively impact the quality of life of Soldiers such as dining facilities, the Exchange, medical centers and even living spaces. Dywaine Robinson, education specialist with the Houston Recruiting Battalion said. “You take a teacher, educator, counselor, or other influential person in a teen’s life and they don’t have anyone around them affiliated with the service and now they get a first-hand account,” Dr. One of the many ways of showing the benefits is through Army Education Tours.Įducator Tours offer teachers, counselors, juvenile probation officers, business owners and other civic leaders an opportunity to directly influence students and young adults’ decision to join the Army. Laird announced and President Richard Nixon officialized the all-volunteer force, the Army has diligently worked to prove the benefits and value of serving in the Army. Jason Kelly, Fort Jackson commander, speaks to the Houston educator group during the Houston Educator Tour, June 21.įifty years after Defense Secretary Melvin R.
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