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Sierra Verde Elementary
Perch Base took the USS Phoenix float to the Sierra Verde Elementary School for a static display on
Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Sierra Verde, a Science, Technology, Engineering And Math (STEAM) school, conducted a Veterans Appreciation Day program.
They fed us breakfast then held an assembly to show their appreciation for Veterans and their patriotism. They really treated us like VIPs!
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I swear we didn't take in any balloons!
(Even though it may sound strange, this is actually to protect anyone from an allergic reaction to latex.)
The Perch Base members came in early, before the students arrived for class, to setup the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) float.
(l-r:) Chuck Luna, Chris Gahan, Carl Miner, Don Unser, Joe Trotter, & George Woods
As usual, Dan Marks, the Webmaster, is not in the photo because he was taking the picture.
The static display included an EAB (Emergency Air Breathing apparatus) that we used to prevent smoke inhalation during firefighting or air contamination events.
We also displayed a Steinke Hood, used to escape from a sunken submarine.
Joe Trotter displayed a sample of a "Family Gram." Although we couldn't sent messages to our family while underway, the boat could occasionally receive messages from family members, although they were limited to 15 words and were censored prior to being sent.
This is the actual inclinometer, removed from the USS Phoenix upon decommissioning, that showed the degrees of dive or rise.
A photo of the USS Phoenix performing an Emergency Blow during testing.
A cutaway view of the USS Phoenix (SSN-702).
Other items in the static display.
Other items in the static display.
In addition to the USS Phoenix, a military Jeep was on display.
Breakfast is served. The school staff treated the veterans prior to the assembly.
The students then escorted us into the assembly. We felt like Admirals being brought aboard by sideboys.
Boy Scouts provided the color guard.
The Principal welcomed the veterans and several choirs from different grade levels "serenaded" us with patriotic music.
Several students from different grade levels gave patriotic speeches about what veterans mean to them.
Several students from different grade levels gave patriotic speeches about what veterans mean to them.
Several students from different grade levels gave patriotic speeches about what veterans mean to them.
Several students from different grade levels gave patriotic speeches about what veterans mean to them.
Colonel Bill Edwards (retired) was the Keynote speaker. Bill gave a fine presentation on being a veteran that was able to be understood by all the students at the various grade levels.
Bill served during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Although he has since retired from the Army, Bill still writes articles related to the security industry.
Colonel Bill Edwards (retired).
The Sierra Verde Band played patriotic music for the students and the veterans.
The students of all grade levels created Thank You cards for the veterans. Several examples are included, below.
Students visiting the USS Phoenix display after the assembly.
Students visiting the USS Phoenix display after the assembly.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by the students.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by the students.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by the students.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by the students.
Several examples of cute Thank You cards handed to veterans by the students.
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