Students from the Hampton and Newport News School Systems are shown non-destructive inspection equipment utilized by the U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 1st Maintenance Squadron during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day Event in Hampton, Virginia, May 8, 2023. Students in the Hampton Roads community were provided a comprehensive introduction to numerous STEM-related career paths during the event, gaining valuable insights from representatives of military organizations, as well as professionals from civilian entities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

The G-Force Robotics WASP displays its capabilities for students and teachers during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day Event in Hampton, Virginia, May 8, 2023. G-Force Robotics is the flagship program of the Johnston County STEM Girls Initiative 501c3 Corp, with the goal of encouraging young women to explore their talents, creativity and interests while learning hands-on skills to design industrial-sized robots for global competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

Cadets with the Civil Air Patrol, Langley Composite Squadron, talk to local Hampton Roads students about the CAP program during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day Event in Hampton, Virginia, May 8, 2023. The CAP cadet program transforms young Americans into youth into dynamic, aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Altman, 633d Air Base Wing installation commander, listens to an educational explanation about biodegradable newspaper pots during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day Event in Hampton, Virginia, May 8, 2023. Unlike plastic pots, which can trap moisture and lead to root rot, biodegradable newspaper pots offer better aeration and drainage for plants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633d Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight provide a presentation to students from St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day Event in Hampton, Virginia, May 8, 2023. Students from the Hampton Roads community were introduced to multiple STEM related jobs with insights from military organizations as well as civilian entities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

A VEX Robotics Sphero Bolt is maneuvered through a maze during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day Event in Hampton, Virginia, May 8, 2023. VEX Robotics provides both formal and informal education solutions within STEM, while also encouraging creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving amongst educators and students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

Students from the Hampton and Newport News School Systems are given a medical demonstration from U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 633d Medical Group during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Day Event in Hampton, Virginia, May 8, 2023. For this event, JBLE partnered with the Tidewater Integrated Combat Symposium, which consists of over 300 military, government, civilian, industry and academia leaders in the JBLE and Ft. Monroe Areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)