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Army National Guard recruits visit March Field

by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lindemann
452 AMW public affairs

The Army National Guard (NG) held its first ever “Buddy U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lindemann
Day” for its Recruit Sustainment Program, at March Air Reserve
Base’s Hangar 452, May 16. Maj. Cliff Atherton, pilot, 336th Air Refueling Squadron, talks to new Army National Guard recruits
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lowing newly enlisted recruits, known as “warriors,” to bring a to encourage new recruits to expose friends their friends to life in the military with hopes of gener-
friend on base for the day and see life inside the Guard, said Sgt. ating additional interest in enlistment opportunities.
1st Class Andres Viveros, NG marketing specialist.

As part of the event, current Army Guardsmen led instruc-
tional stations for the new and potential recruits. The warriors
learned about weapons handling and safety, how to wear gas
masks, marching techniques, reporting statements and facing
movements.

“We basically prepare them for basic training,” said Viveros.
“We have a lot of honor grads come back from basic training, and
I believe that has a lot to do with this program.”

The recruits also toured a 336th Air Refueling Squadron KC-
135 Stratotanker, a refueling aircraft, where they were able to ask
the air crew and maintainers questions.

While the Guardsmen mentors are usually tough on the war-
riors, to better prep them for basic training, Buddy Day was more
for enjoyment and showing the recruits and their friends the excit-
ing aspects of being in the military, said Viveros.

“This is a fun opportunity for the kids and a different way to re-
cruit,” he said. “We are hoping some of the friends see the things
they could be doing and decide to join the National Guard.”

The Recruit Sustainment Program plans to hold this event
annually, said Viveros.

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