Job Corps presents colors at DC gala

3 weeks ago

Eight students from the Loring Job Corps honor guard program recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to present as the color guard at the opening ceremony of the national Job Corps’ 60th anniversary gala.  

While in Washington, the group presented America’s colors in support of the 121 Job Corps centers throughout the nation, while also receiving multiple acknowledgments on how well they performed from the many dignitaries who attended the event. 

While in the capital region, the group also traveled to Arlington National Cemetery, where they had the honor of placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and meeting with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. 

The Loring honor guard is a group of students who volunteer their free time to train in individual and team drill, military leadership, and military customs and courtesies. 

These young adults also support the community through providing countless hours of community service, which has resulted in many of them achieving the distinction of being awarded the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for their hundreds of hours of service.

Among those attending were Justin Young, Devonia Redlon, Crystal Landor, Dienuel Mesidor, Herena Nakiguli, Marcus Mccree, Alexander Hood and Miken Pierre.