Campus lawn turns landing zone for massive military transport
Published 10.26.2018
– Photos by Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist/photographer;
and Joseph S. Yoder, associate vice president for public relations and marketing
With bags packed, cadets await pickup.
Against a fall-colored backdrop, the Chinook lands outside the library.
Cadets gather around their sturdy ride.
At nearly 100 feet long, cramping isn't an issue.
ROTC cadets head toward the loading ramp ...
... toward a cargo hold that seats dozens.
With the craft safely landed and its wind-whipping rotors no longer engaged, onlookers venture closer.
With the Stars and Stripes flying high next-door, the Chinook takes off.
Papa interviews a battalion member for her Newswatch 16 piece.
Writer/video editor Tom Speicher conducts an interview during the layover.