{"id":98147,"date":"2024-09-17T13:43:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/sps\/?p=98147"},"modified":"2024-10-31T09:16:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:16:50","slug":"meet-boise-state-cadet-jason-heinz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/sps\/blog\/2024\/09\/meet-boise-state-cadet-jason-heinz\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Boise State Cadet Jason Heinz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After enlisting in the national guard in 2019, Boise State cadet Jason Heinz decided to pursue a college education at Boise State University. He joined the Reserve Officers\u2019 Training Corps (ROTC) and quickly got involved with many of the real-world learning opportunities in the program.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During his time in ROTC, Jason has volunteered a few times for the Color Guard, and he described it as an experience that brought him a great sense of pride. \u201cThe first time I ever did the Color Guard, it was on Memorial Day and I got to present the American flag in front of a group of veterans. I was very nervous, but once I got up there it was such a rewarding experience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-98153 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/sps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/09\/IMG_6118-1-1-660x801.png\" alt=\"Heinz in his cadet uniform\" class=\"wp-image-98153\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ROTC Cadet Heinz received the ROTC Honor Award, Silver Athletic Award, and was on the Spring 2024 Dean&#8217;s List<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jason shared the sense of honor that being in the Color Guard has brought to him over his years at Boise State, and explained some of the current needs that the program faces. \u201cSome of our equipment is old and could really use some upgrades. For example, our American flag is falling off the pole and we\u2019ve had to try and tie it up with a paracord. It\u2019s just simple things like that, but we could really use some updated equipment.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cadets like Jason find the ROTC program invaluable in providing a comprehensive educational experience, complete with both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities. He emphasized the critical role that Boise State\u2019s ROTC program has played in his life and college years, sharing, \u201cIf it weren\u2019t for ROTC, I probably wouldn\u2019t be in college. It\u2019s put me on a great path for success and is getting me where I want to be.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Following graduation, Jason plans to attend flight school.&nbsp; \u201cI recently applied to be a pilot with the Idaho National Guard\u2026our program staff helped me apply and get the job.\u201d Through the ROTC\/ Military Science program at Boise State, Jason was also able to spend a month training in Germany, shadowing and training with a current pilot and learning about the career.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-98148 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/sps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/09\/IMG_1093-1.png\" alt=\"Jason and crew mate in flight gear\" class=\"wp-image-98148\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jason will attend flight school in Alabama following graduation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cadets like Jason thrive when they are able to participate in the hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that the program provides. 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