Blackhawk Helicopter at American Heritage Charter School
Kaelyn Blessinger
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It wasn’t a bird, a plane, or even Superman soaring above students at American Heritage Charter School today. It was a Black Hawk military helicopter touching down as part of the school’s America 250 Birthday Celebration.
Military and first responder vehicles, the helicopter, and the people who run them came together to honor Idaho’s military members and first responders, while introducing students to potential careers in public service.
“Today’s event is to help our students to be able to come into contact with the men and women they learn about here at school,” Superintendent Tiffnee Hurst said. “And to be able to see them and talk to them and to find out what it is to serve their country and their community.”
Students toured the service vehicles, including the attack helicopter, to further enhance their understanding of first responders and military careers.
“Our whole mission at the school is for our children to understand what it is to be free and our Constitution and our founding documents and our founding fathers,” Business Manager Angela Lords said. “Also, our servicemen and women who serve to keep us safe, in our community and in other countries. So it takes a lot of us.”