Office of Naval Intelligence Sailors Lend their Expertise to Area Schools

From Office of Naval Intelligence Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Sailors from the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) are volunteer at four schools throughout the year in the Washington, D.C. area to tutor students in academics, athletics and life skills.

"Our Sailors simply want to make a difference in the community and help kids stay on the right track," said ONI Command Master Chief Billy Hill.

In addition to tutoring in science, mathematics and reading comprehension, ONI Sailors serve as Science Fair judges, vocabulary and sports coaches, and mentors in self discipline, goal setting, teamwork and resisting negative peer pressure.

Volunteers are members of the ONI Chief Petty Officers Association, First Class Petty Officers Association and White Hats Association. Sailors visit the schools to work with students for one hour each week.

In all, approximately 100 Sailors take part in the program and other community activities in the vicinity of ONI's headquarters.

"Our Sailors take a great deal of pleasure and pride in helping to start some wonderful kids down the road to success," said Hill. "I'm glad we are able to make a difference in their formative years."