Published: March 16, 2011
Discovering Your Future in Aviation
By Sgt. Daniel Schroeder
25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
FORD ISLAND, Hawaii - "December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy," was spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a speech to a joint session in Congress regarding the attack on Pearl Harbor, which marked Luke Field on Ford Island with historical aviation significance. In preserving the aviation impact of a historical event, the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor was opened to the public on Dec. 7, 2006.
In remembering the past, new doorways are opened for future events and technology. The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor hosted the "Discovering Your Future in Aviation" Conference to provide insight and knowledge about aviation to the youth of today.
Helicopters from 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, "Diamond Head," 25th CAB, and C Troop, 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, "Lightning Horse," 25th CAB, land in front of the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Ford Island, Hawaii.
Photo: Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25th CAB Public Affairs
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"We allow the opportunity for students and members of the community to explore the aviation world," said April Emerson, the events manager with Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. "This event allows us to introduce different parts of the aviation career field. It portrays a more realistic picture of aviation today."
The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) displayed its support by providing a UH-60 Black Hawk and an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter for display during the event.
"It is nice to have the opportunity to talk to people about the aircraft and the different paths for getting into aviation," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Erin Bailey, a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, A Company, 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, "Diamond Head," 25th CAB.
The conference included displays of aircraft, workshops, and a panel of professionals in aviation, both military and civilian. Panel members ranged from representative from the Federal Aviation Administration, instructors from Embry Riddle University, local MEDEVAC pilots, and personnel from all branches of the military.
"Aviation provided a great opportunity for my fascination with flight," said Lt. Col. Lori Robinson, commander, 3rd Battalion, 25th General Support Aviation Battalion, "Hammerhead," 25th CAB. "It was important to address young people who have a passion to be part of aviation. I have been flying for 17 years and it was good to share my knowledge and experience with those wanting to get involved with aviation."
First Lieutenant Ashley Manocchio, C Troop Platoon Leader, 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, "Lightning Horse," 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, answers questions from Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Kat Brooks, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, San Diego, at the "Discovering Your Future in Aviation" Conference.
Photo: Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25th CAB Public Affairs
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The reasons people join aviation varies from curiosity and family experience to overall amazement of flying.
"Aviation has always been a part of my family. The excitement of flying and being in the air were my deciding factors to become a pilot," said Bailey.
Aviation is more than just jet liners taking passengers on vacation or the military conducting combat operations or training. Aviation is a blend of local communities, federal airspace and military operations working in cohesion to maintain balance and preserve peace, both at home and abroad.
"It is important to share our experiences and events. We share the same sky with the civilians of aviation as well as the families of the local communities," said Robinson.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Erin Bailey, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot, assigned to A Company, 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment "Diamond Head," 25th CAB, allows children to explore a UH-60 Black Hawk during the "Discovering Your Future in Aviation" Conference.
Photo by: Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25th CAB Public Affairs
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Lieutenant Colonel Lori Robinson, commander, 3rd Battalion, 25th General Support Aviation Battalion, "Hammerhead," 25th CAB, answers questions as part of a panel lunch during the "Discovering Your Future in Aviation" Conference.
Photo: Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25th CAB Public Affairs | 
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