(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The U.S. Navy was at Doherty High School on Tuesday, Feb. 11 to showcase a “mixed-reality” program that allows students to step foot into a plethora of Naval careers and experience it first-hand.
The “Strike Group,” named after the Navy’s forward deployment formation known as a Carrier Strike Group, is a multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience, which is designed to demonstrate the breadth and depth of Navy STEM careers. According to a press release from Doherty High School, the Strike Group provides students with a fully immersive, hands-on look into the technology and teamwork that are central to every role in the Navy.
“From the depths of the sea to the heights of the stars, America’s Navy is the most highly skilled, technologically advanced military force in the world,” said Rear Admiral James P. Waters, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. “It is important for Doherty High students to understand that a STEM career in the Navy provides a life-changing experience filled with adventure, teamwork, and support. The ‘Strike Group’ brings all these aspects to life in the most realistic ways possible.”
The Strike Group allows students to take part in three interactive experiences, including testing their skills on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, experiencing life inside a Navy submarine, and training with Navy SEALs.
