FORT DRUM, N.Y.
-- Training at Fort Drum began today as the Syracuse
football team met with military personnel before holding practice at Sligh
Field on post.
The Orange started the day by touring various military aircraft, vehicles and receiving a short weapons demonstration at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. The team explored a Chinook, Apache attack helicopter, and a Black Hawk medevac chopper. Soldiers went through the features of each one before allowing the Orange to explore the interior, including the cockpit.
Players also took the opportunity to bond with the men and women of the 10th Mountain Division, as they shared their real-life experiences of what it means to be in the Army.
"When we lose, it's not as big of a deal because it's just a game," sophomore linebacker Zaire Franklin said. "For them, they talk about losing as never seeing your family again or losing your life."
The weapons display featured a tutorial on long-range sniper rifles accompanied as well as an exclusive look inside a Humvee fitted with artillery.
After the interaction, the team took the field for practice. The second half of the workout was moved indoors due to lightning in the area, but that didn't stop the coaches and players from enjoying their first full day on post.
"Being back at Fort Drum is a pleasure, just being able to mingle with the world's greatest military," head coach Scott Shafer said. "Our goal is to walk out of here as a tighter unit and a tighter team while learning from some of the best people in the world."
The Orange started the day by touring various military aircraft, vehicles and receiving a short weapons demonstration at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield. The team explored a Chinook, Apache attack helicopter, and a Black Hawk medevac chopper. Soldiers went through the features of each one before allowing the Orange to explore the interior, including the cockpit.
Players also took the opportunity to bond with the men and women of the 10th Mountain Division, as they shared their real-life experiences of what it means to be in the Army.
"When we lose, it's not as big of a deal because it's just a game," sophomore linebacker Zaire Franklin said. "For them, they talk about losing as never seeing your family again or losing your life."
The weapons display featured a tutorial on long-range sniper rifles accompanied as well as an exclusive look inside a Humvee fitted with artillery.
After the interaction, the team took the field for practice. The second half of the workout was moved indoors due to lightning in the area, but that didn't stop the coaches and players from enjoying their first full day on post.
"Being back at Fort Drum is a pleasure, just being able to mingle with the world's greatest military," head coach Scott Shafer said. "Our goal is to walk out of here as a tighter unit and a tighter team while learning from some of the best people in the world."
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