Flying High at CCA - Coast Guard Helicopter

Monday afternoon from CCA dad, Lieutenant Matt Laughlin, along with two of his coworkers, Lieutenant Commander Chris Hulser and AET Ray Rivera Rodriguez. Students and teachers alike were in awe as the crew of the HH-65 Dolphin circled and then landed their helicopter, ordinarily used to perform search and rescue operations, on our football field. Once the helicopter landed, each student went aboard and looked inside. Through a question and answer session with the Coast Guard members, the elementary kids learned about the helicopter and how it performs rescues, how it flies, and what it carries. They also learned about Coast Guard procedures and operations, as well as water safety tips that are especially important for living in South Florida. This was a great opportunity for the students, as they learned something new about their community service personnel in a very unique way. To see all the pictures click here.