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Promoting Army career with Youth Challenge Academy

By Amy PhillipsSeptember 25, 2023

HILO, Hawaii - U.S. Army Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) firefighters and cultural resources staff participated in the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy Career Day, September 23, 2023. PTA Army Civilians spoke to cadets about their career fields and skills and answered questions. PTA routinely engages with the community to foster positive relations, such as speaking at events, participating in parades and festivals and conducting service projects.

PTA cultural resource staff with YCA cadets
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Pōhakuloa Training Area cultural resources staff educate Youth Challenge Academy cadet on environmental programs at PTA and the types of professions available as a government employee. (Photo Credit: Amy Phillips) VIEW ORIGINAL
PTA firefighters with YCA cadets
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Pōhakuloa Training Area firefighters speak with Youth Challenge Academy cadets on what it takes to be a firefighter, training requirements and what it's like to be a firefighter. (Photo Credit: Amy Phillips) VIEW ORIGINAL
PTA firefighters with YCA cadets
Pōhakuloa Training Area firefighters speak with Youth Challenge Academy cadets on what it takes to be a firefighter, training requirements and what it's like to be a firefighter. (Photo Credit: Amy Phillips) VIEW ORIGINAL