Radiology students represent Keesler, career field at elementary school fair Published Dec. 2, 2009 By Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AFB, MS -- Six students from the Diagnostics Imaging Phase II class recently represented Keesler at a Gulfport elementary school career fair. Airmen Zenita Encarnacion and Jada Forney and Airmen 1st Class Jacob Lindsey, Derek Willmott, Ashlyn Soucy and Amanda Devine responded to the request from Pass Road Elementary School in Gulfport to provide information about their Air Force duties during the Oct. 30 program for the school's 325 students. Airman Lindsey said, "I was thoroughly impressed with the knowledge the kids displayed. I also enjoyed helping and teaching them about the anatomy of the human body. They were thrilled when our X-ray techs showed pictures of animals and things out of the normal. I found it was a learning experience and I'd gladly do it again." "The experience of educating was a very rewarding one," commented Airman Willmott. "The children came in with a basic understanding of the anatomy of the body and were able to walk away able to identify what they previously learned in their science classes. It was fun to interact with a younger generation and I think they were educated on a career that otherwise they would never have known about." Airman Encarnacion said, "I was surprised how smart the children were and how eager they were to answer the questions we asked and most of them got them right. They were also eager to get their candy too. We showed them X-rays of different parts of the human body and pointed out the problem areas. I had fun and I look forward to volunteering at that school again. I think they're doing a great job with their kids. Their staff was also very polite and welcoming." Airmen Soucy and Devine commented, "We showed students pictures of X-rays, from broken bones to the path food takes throughout the body. We were very impressed with the students' knowledge of anatomy. The children were very interested and excited to see different bones and wanted to see as many X-rays as they had time for. All in all, things went really well and we think the students had just as good a time as the radiology techs did." "Being able to represent our job along with the military to a younger generation was very beneficial and fulfilling," said Airman Forney. "We enjoyed describing the X-ray career field to them and watching their little eyes bulge when we showed them the entertaining films. We were impressed with their knowledge and enthusiasm to want to know more. We all enjoyed working together and shared many laughs throughout the day. I was also able to escort a group of kindergartners around to all the other booths and that was quite a thrill. There's nothing better than to get to act like a little kid again. They were full of spunk and kept me on my toes. Overall, I had a great time and got to learn more about my colleagues and how much I really love and enjoy the Air Force and the amazing job it has given me."