Navy Recruiting dives into NAS Jax Air Show

The highlight of the exhibition was a 6,800-gallon portable dive tank from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va.

The clear tank allowed visitors to watch Navy divers demonstrate work in an underwater environment and talk to the divers. One of the divers, Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposalman (SW/SS) Scott Treible, force recruiter, has represented Navy diving in 18 shows, around the country, this year.

''I think having the Navy's recruiting presence here at the air show and letting the public know what we do is extremely important,'' said Treible. He added that the diving demonstration not only attracts interest from the public but also from Sailors looking for new challenges in their Navy careers.

Christian Timones, 15, from Jackson-ville, said the demonstration impressed him so much that he wants to explore a Navy career when he graduates from high school.

''The demonstration was really cool, because I was able to talk to a Navy diver while he was underwater and meet some Navy leaders,'' said Timones. ''I got some pamphlets and information from them, and I think it's a really interesting job.''

The dive tank wasn't the only thing on the minds of potential Sailors. Other displays also gave Treible and fellow recruiter, NC1 Mark Boyd, a chance to speak with many young people about a future in the Navy.

''We had hundreds of people come and tour our flight simulator, and our interactive video truck to learn more about the Navy and our mission,'' said Boyd. ''It's just an absolutely great venue for us.''