U.S. Marines Helicopter Lands At Perth Amboy High As Part Of Fleet Week

PERTH AMBOY, NJ — On Wednesday, a United States Marine Corps helicopter touched down at Dalton Park near Perth Amboy High School as part of Fleet Week.

The U.S. Navy planned a similar event to take place Thursday at Middletown High School South, but it was canceled due to the rain.

This was an educational experience for Perth Amboy High School students to learn about the U.S. military, especially for those students enrolled in the Navy's Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program at Perth Amboy High School.

Students had the rare opportunity to watch the helicopter land, meet U.S. Navy helicopter pilots and ask them questions, and tour inside the helicopter. It was organized by the U.S. Department of Defense.

“This was a wonderful chance for students to be exposed to meaningful and enriching opportunities,” said Perth Amboy schools superintendent David Roman.

Since 1979, the Perth Amboy High School NJROTC unit has been active in providing students with opportunities to grow as leaders and engaged citizens. The program instills values such as personal responsibility, teamwork and civic awareness.