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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      Airmen assigned to the 336th Fighter Generation Squadron meet with Air Force ROTC cadets from Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and East Carolina University during the Strive 4th: A project Tuskegee and AIM Initiative, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022.Airmen assigned to the 336th Fighter Generation Squadron meet with Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp cadets from Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and East Carolina University during the Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 4, 2022. The event allowed Airmen to engage with the local community and AFROTC cadets on the capabilities of Seymour Johnson AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sabrina Fuller)
                
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Seymour Johnson AFB hosts Strive 4th: a Project Tuskegee, AIM initiativePublished Nov. 8, 2022
                    
                    By Senior Airman Kylie Barrow
                    
                    
                    4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
            **SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. (AFNS) --**The 4th Fighter Wing and **Air Force Global Strike Command** recently hosted Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative on Nov. 4, at **Seymour Johnson Air Force Base**.

Project Tuskegee is a new initiative and partnership established by AFGSC commander, **Gen. Anthony Cotton**, and Tuskegee University aimed at increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups within local communities and **Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps**. This initiative allows for AFROTC cadets from various universities to be presented with opportunities available to an AFGSC Airmen. The intent is to reinforce the historical connection between **Tuskegee Airmen** and AFGSC.Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell, Air Force Global Strike Command director of logistics and engineering, speaks with Airman 1st Class Triniti Marhafer, 334th Fighter Squadron command support section apprentice, during Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022. Project Tuskegee aims to expose men and women to the many opportunities within AFGSC, to reinforce the historical connection between the Tuskegee Airmen and AFGSC, and to create a culture of unity that welcomes talent from all walks of life to the U.S. Air Force.Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell, Air Force Global Strike Command director of logistics and engineering, speaks with Airman 1st Class Triniti Marhafer, 334th Fighter Squadron command support section apprentice, during Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 4, 2022. Project Tuskegee aims to expose men and women to the many opportunities within AFGSC, to reinforce the historical connection between the Tuskegee Airmen and AFGSC, and to create a culture of unity that welcomes talent from all walks of life to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)
            
            
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"All Airmen stand on the shoulders of the Tuskegee Airmen,” Cotton said. “The Tuskegee Airmen were critical to the success of bomber forces during World War II, proving that we are better when everyone has an opportunity to contribute."

Strive 4th was shaped by diversity and inclusion, was opportunity focused and helped introduce the Air Force and its possibilities to the underrepresented. It pioneered a renewed focus on communities near historically Black colleges and universities, targeting AFROTC and Junior ROTC programs.

AFGSC looked at different bases across the Air Force, specifically targeting ones that had a large, diverse local population. With Seymour Johnson AFB, the local community of Goldsboro, and the surrounding areas, housed such diversity. The 4th FW was then presented the opportunity to host AFGSC and Project Tuskegee with Strive 4th.

The Strive 4th event provided base Airmen the opportunity to work with Wayne County students and local AFROTC detachments to provide a look at Seymour Johnson’s mission, aviation as a whole and various **STEM programs**.Airman 1st Class Jacob Gorrell, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, talks to students from Rosewood High School about equipment used by EOD during Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022.Airman 1st Class Jacob Gorrell, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, talks with students from Rosewood High School about the equipment used by EOD during Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 4, 2022. The Strive 4th event allowed Airmen to engage with the local schools and Air Force ROTC cadets on the capabilities of Seymour Johnson AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Holloway)
            
            
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    Annie Foery, East Carolina University Air Force ROTC cadet, learns about night vision gear used by the 333rd Fighter Generation Squadron during the Strive 4th: A project Tuskegee and AIM Initiative, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Nov. 4, 2022.Annie Foery, East Carolina University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, learns about the night vision gear used by the 333rd Fighter Generation Squadron during the Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 4, 2022. During the event, AFROTC cadets had the opportunity to connect with personnel and resources that will assist them with joining the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sabrina Fuller)
            
            
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    Air Force ROTC cadets from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Fayetteville State University and East Carolina University use a virtual reality system during Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and AIM Initiative at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, November 4, 2022.Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp cadets from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Fayetteville State University and East Carolina University use a virtual reality system during Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 4, 2022. Strive 4th, in conjunction with Air Force Global Strike Command, aims to advance diversity and inclusion efforts while educating students on opportunities aligned with Air Force objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)
            
            
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Eleven Wayne County middle schools, the Wayne School of Technical Arts, one computer science club from a local high school, two **Civil Air Patrol** squadrons and three AFROTC detachments.

On the flightline, several stations and static displays were created for the attendees, said Capt. Paige Burnette, 4th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight commander. Maintainers and crew answered questions about the displayed **F-15E Strike Eagle**, **B-1B Lancer** and **KC-46A Pegasus**. STEM stations covering firefighting and explosive ordnance disposal, among others, highlighted the various equipment and technologies utilized.

AFROTC cadets received an immersive base tour to introduce and expose them to different career fields and their operations.

In Addition, local Goldsboro community leaders also participated in the event alongside leaders from AFGSC, the 4th FW, the 916th Air Refueling Wing and the local Tuskegee Airmen Chapter.

“In many instances, if kids don’t see it, they don’t think they can be it,” said Lt. Col. Craig Dorn, AFGSC headquarters squadron commander. “To impact and influence the youth by providing opportunity to see the greater picture of the Air Force is what we are all about. The reason why this initiative is unique and different from other big events, like an airshow for example, is participants get the opportunity to interact with equipment and aircraft, engage and talk with our Airmen, [and] maybe realize they have the same story as someone, and they can be what that Airman is one day too.”

The goal was to introduce aviation and STEM to youths at a young age, inform them of educational expectations and requirements, and create a head start to become academically qualified to compete for ROTC scholarships and be successful.

“We were excited about the AFROTC coming,” Burnette said. “A lot of excitement and focus was toward the local middle schoolers coming. If anybody took anything away from this, if even one kid got excited about aviation or STEM, then we did our job.”LR 



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