NMSU AFROTC to host exhibition

WOODS NOTE: Most do not know that NM A&Ma ROTC unit was pressed into federal service to pursue Poncho Via after the raid on Columbus NM, thus the only ROTC unit to see combat duty since the Civil War. NMSU AFROTC to host exhibition DATE: 03/20/2018 WRITER: Billy Huntsman, 575-646-7953, wthv8420@nmsu.edu CONTACT: Evin Greensfelder, egreens@nmsu.edu The New Mexico State University Air Force ROTC detachment will host a military and law enforcement exhibition and recruiting event on Thursday, March 29, from 1–4:30 p.m. on Pride Field. The event is called A&M Day, reminiscent of when NMSU was known as New Mexico A&M with a focus on military training. The event is free and open to the public. There will be two food trucks, La Ristra Express and Luchador, and music. The event also will feature an Air Force UH-1N helicopter landing in the middle of the field; demonstrations of the explosive-ordinance disposal mission by Holloman Air Force Base; a Homeland Security mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) truck on display; military working dogs; and attendees will be able to try on chemical-warfare suits. Attendees and those interested in joining any branch of the military will be able to talk with helicopter crewmen, special operators, recruiters, as well as Homeland Security personnel. The NMSU Fire Department will also be at the event and will be available to answer any questions for those interested in joining emergency response services. - 30 - Follow NMSU News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/nmsunews Follow NMSU News on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NMSUNews