May 16, 2010 - SPOKANE, Wash. (NNS) -- USS Constitution Sailors talked with more than 100 children at the Northtown Branch Boys & Girls Club of Spokane about what it means to be in the Navy, May 12.
Command Master Chief (SW/SS/AW) David Twiford, Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class (AW/SW) Jason Keith, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW) Dana Loney, Airman Trina Pardo and Seaman Mark Gonzales' visit with the children comes as part of Spokane Navy Week, May 10-15.
"I love working with kids," said Pardo. "They bring a lot of energy and interest in us, so in turn, we want to give them that much appreciation back."
Sailors talked for approximately half an hour about their jobs aboard Constitution, their previous duty stations, Navy rules and regulations and life aboard a Navy vessel.
"It was very outgoing and fun," said Jason Anderson, branch director, Northtown Branch Boys & Girls Club of Spokane. "The kids reacted great to them, and positive interaction with people in uniform is often rare for many of our members."
Afterward, Sailors played basketball and dodgeball with children and answered questions they asked about the Navy.
"These opportunities are always rewarding," said Keith. "You feel like a big brother to the kids. You feel like you've accomplished something great."
Spokane is one of 20 Navy Weeks planned across America for 2010. Navy Weeks show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence.
USS Constitution's Sailors participate in more than 50 volunteer projects annually. The ship is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston. She's the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year.
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