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Revving it up At The Chicago Auto Show

Zachary Semsick — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 07:13:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Well I am at the Chicago Auto Show and I am having a great time. We are doing all kinds of things. The first couple days were media days and we had a good turn out of people coming in to see the Army booth. On Thursday night I attended a Charity opening to support 13 local charities. I had a great time talking about what the Army has to offer. We had the Army band there for the first couple days and everyone was impressed at the skill and range in music...read more

Amazing High School Football Players + Thunder Lighting = Awesome All American Bowl Experience!!!

Zachary Semsick — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:12:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
This past week I was in San Antonio, TX for the All American Bowl. This was my second time to San Antonio while on the Drill Sergeant Exhibitor Program and I had a great time again. the first ting that I did was go visit Gary Job Core with fellow Drill Sergeant Schwendeman. We talk to the criminology school there and then did some PT with them they were very receptive and had really good questions not only about the Army and basic training, but also how it affected our live...read more

back to Texas, and a great time

Zachary Semsick — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:02:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Well I'm back in Texas again and having a great time. I have had a wonderful time being part of the Army's Drill Sergeant Exhibitor Program and my time is almost finished. One of my last events is the All American Bowl here in San Antonio, TX. The last six months have been a great experience and I have met a bunch of wonderful people in that time, and I am sorry to see it coming to an end. The All American Bowl is an amazing way to start the finish...read more

A Great Time in Tucson

Zachary Semsick — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:33:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Last week I traveled to Tucson, Arizona and I had a great time and would love to go back to visit again. The funny thing was, as I flew in the view from the plane was of barren desert until BAM you got to the city. It reminded me of flying into Kuwait, I had to laugh about it and joked with the recruiters. My time in Tucson was spent between high schools and future Soldier events. The first school I went to was Cholla high school and talked to the JROTC and...read more

My Second Week is Over...Time for Turkey

Zachary Semsick — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:59:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
So its now the end of week two here in Ohio. I just want to say that I had a blast and would love to come back and work once more with the great students, future Soldiers, and educators. Our Second week started off at the Stow recruiting station were Drill Sergeant Short and myself conduct a Future Soldier event. We did PT with these Future Soldiers and taught them how Physical Training is conducted in basic training and the Army. The Future Soldiers were very...read more

Traveling in the Great State of Ohio, Week One

Zachary Semsick — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:04:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
So I flew into Cleveland and waited for Drill Sergeant Short to arrive. While I waited I checked in to the USO there and was warmly greeted. I had a great time talking to everyone there and would like to thank them for staying past the closing time so I had somewhere to sit and someone to talk too. Drill Sergeant short arrived and we were on the road headed to our first destination, Findlay, Ohio. In Findlay we attended A fitness and health expo that was open to all...read more

The stars at Night are Big and Bright....Part duex

Zachary Semsick — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:37:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
So I traveled back to the great state of Texas again. The flight down there this time was more eventful than I could have imagined. I got to Dallas and everything shut down because of weather and when they finally let us board the plane we sat on the tarmac waiting for an hour. Lucky for us there was a Mariachi band and their entire family on the plane and they serenaded us till we took off - not bad unless you just wanted to sleep. Once I landed in McAllen,...read more

A bushel of corn weighs 56 pounds and other interesting facts.

Zachary Semsick — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:25:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Five Drill Sergeants and myself converged on the Indianapolis Convention center last week for the 83rd National Future Farmers of America Convention. It was amazing and in the beginning I have to admit that I was a little nervous when 55,000 students, family, and teachers walked through the door on the first day, but once I started talking to them I fell right into the groove. There were tables full of informational and educational brochures and instruction materials in addition...read more

The Stars at Night are Big and Bright....COMMENCE CLAPPING!!!!!!!!!

Zachary Semsick — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:12:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
So I left Iowa for the great state of Texas. I visited five high school JROTC programs conducting different events at each one from question and answer sessions, physical fitness challenges, motivational speaking, and future Soldiers events. I had a blast talking and interacting with the students and the faculty of these school. The first school I visited was Wagner High school were I talked to the JROTC about basic training and the philosophy that you need a plan...read more

Iowa is not just for corn!!!!

Zachary Semsick — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 02:17:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
So I arrived at the airport in Iowa and was greeted by rows of corn hats, t-shirts, and coffee mugs saying "got Corn", what a reception. DS Peffer and I had a wonderful time there though and would love to go back and spent more time with the people and students of that state. On our first day we went to the Roland-Story high shcool were we taught some basic training exercises to the students during their gym class. I was very impressed at the motivation...read more

Fun filled weekend, now back to the grind stone

Zachary Semsick — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:34:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Well I had a wonderful time visiting my brother in Tulsa. He is a recruiter in the Muskogee area and was just named the new recruiter of the cycle, so kudos to him and his ability to put young Americans into the service. Now I am off and running again, this time to Des Moines, Iowa to visit the Ames High School and attend their homecoming game. Then its to the Iowa State University football game. I can't wait I have had great experiences in all the other places I...read more

GRAND OPENING of the Army strong Community Center

Zachary Semsick — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 07:27:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Today was the Grand Opening of the Army Strong Community Center in Coriopolis, PA. The Army Strong Community Center Program was created through the efforts of Lt. General Jack Stultz Jr. and his wife Laura. The Center is an information and referral office dedicated to assisting and supporting service members, retirees, veterans, and family members. They service all branches of the Military, active and reserve. Local families of wounded and fallen Soldiers were...read more

South Western PA High School Gym Classes

Zachary Semsick — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:04:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Working closely with the Indiana Recruiting Station, I visited three area High Schools. The first High School that I visited was the Indiana Area High School then Homer-Center High Scholl and finally Saltsburgh High School. I spent my days at these schools with the gym classes. We taught these student some basic training exercises, talked to them about Basic training, and them held a physical fitness challenge. I was impressed with the ability of these students and how...read more

Pittsburgh Air Show, Up Up and Away!

Zachary Semsick — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:52:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
So I believe the Pittsburgh Air show was a hit! I had the unique experience to fly with the Golden Knights on the opening day of the Air Show, it was fantastic. They also did a tandem jump with a radio host from the local area(sorry I didn't get her name). DS Crutcher and I held a Push-up competition, 60 push-ups (male) and 30 push-up (female) would earn you a free Army T-shirt( we gave away 150). The Event was always crowded and we had little...read more

High School Footbal, The Golden Knights, And good Friends

Zachary Semsick — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 05:38:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Well, it was my first night back in PA since last July and I had a great time. I attended a high school football game between West Allegheny high school and Central Valley high school and both teams looked hungry for a win. To start the game off properly though the World Premier Golden Knights jumped on to the field to hand off the game ball. Everyone there was in awe at their magnificent talent. I can't wait till the Air Show tomorrow and the Spirit of America...read more

A couple days with the family, now heading to Wings over Pittsburgh

Zachary Semsick — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:07:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Well I had a couple wonderful days with my family here in Missouri, but duty calls again and I will be heading My home state of Pennsylvania for the Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show. It going to be a wonderful time I'm sure. I talked to the Golden Knights at the Cleveland Air Show and they said that they would also be at the Pittsburgh Air Show. They are truly a magnificent sight to watch. Wings over Pittsburgh is Sat- Sun( 11th and 12th). I will then be heading...read more

Air show at cleveland comes to an end

Zachary Semsick — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:51:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Well the Cleveland Air Show has come to an end and it was a great event dfor all involved. We exceeded the amount of people that were in attendance on Sunday, and talked to allot of future Soldiers and prospects. The push-up competetion was again a huge success event though towards the end the parents were starting to get restless and wanting to fight each other just to get their son or daughter to the front of the line. I don't know what is a bigger headache working with...read more

cleveland air show

Zachary Semsick — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:47:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Today was the second day of the Cleveland Air show and it was far better then the first. After a day of rain and high winds, we had a beautiful and active day. We started the day with the Golden Knight jumping in with the American flag to the National Anthem, they are always a wonderful show. DS Schwendeman and I held a push-up and pull-up competition to anyone who thought that they could do the most in one minute. Everyone wanted to try from a 70 year old...read more

Upcoming events!

Zachary Semsick — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:06:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Hello to all, I want to let all know that in the upcoming week, Sept 2- Sept 7, I will be at my first event as a Drill Sergeant Exhibitor. I will be traveling to Cleveland for their Air Show with fellow Exhibitor DS Schwendeman. We will be there to tell our own Army story, answer questions about living in the Army, Basic training, and the many opportunities that service in todays all volunteer force has to offer. This is going to be an...read more

end of training

Zachary Semsick — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:26:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
So we are coming to the end of our time here at FT Knox and we will soon be out on the road. The training here has been helpful and the other Drill Sergeants in the program are very knowledgeable and professional. My first trip will take me to the Cleveland Air show. I can't wait to get out there and interact with the rest of the recruiters and exhibitor workers....read more

my first time blogging

Zachary Semsick — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:23:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
Well this is my first blog in the site. I am a member of the Drill Sergeant Exhibitor Program. My colleges and I will will be traveling around the country spreading our Army story, the Army Values and the potential for success in the Army. The first event I will be attending will be the Cleveland Air Show, I encourage everyone who is in the area to come out and join us for a wonderful time. See you there, and Army Strong...read more

begining a new job

Zachary Semsick — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:43:00 GMT

By: Zachary Semsick
I am currently learning the ropes of the Drill Sergeant Exhibitor Program. There will be more to come........read more