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Naval Orientation Day

October 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

LEARN ABOUT:

Missions of a military helicopter

How to become a military pilot

Science & technology of aircraft

Other opportunities in the military

How the Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard protect our country

Each October, Navy League Memphis coordinates this unique event for the Memphis area.  The 2019 Naval Air Orientation Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 3th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hundreds of students from Memphis-area schools, STEM programs, JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Traning Corps) units and homeschool programs are invited to come view and tour military aircraft, vintage warbirds, and a Coast Guard Fast Response boat!  This is a one-of-a-kind experience and opportunity for the youth of our area. This event is held at Wilson Air Center, 2934 Winchester Road, and is free to attend!  To coordinate your school’s attendance at this event, please contact:

Naval Air Orientation School Coordinator:  Chief Charlie Hutzel, USN, Navy TAOC Blues City at Charles.j.hutzel@navy.mil or 901-679-2265

or Navy League Memphis at nlmemphistn@gmail.com  or 901-683-5350.

EVENT LOCATION:  WILSON AIR CENTER  – 2934 Winchester Rd. near Memphis International Airport (NOTE:  Use the exact address in GPS.  If you enter Wilson Air Center, it will take you to the MAIN TERMINAL at 2930 Winchester.  This is close but incorrect.  Look for the brown square sign with a big “W” and turn there. Click HERE for a map.

Media Coverage:

Naval Air Orientation Day 2017 –  Local Students Get High-Flying Lessons While Staying Grounded

Naval Air Orientation Day 2015 –  STEM Students Dream Big with Naval Aviation

Details

Date:
October 3, 2019
Time:
10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Venue

2934 Winchester Rd. near Memphis International Airport