Volunteers support Adopt-A-Highway program for area roads

Personnel pick up litter along state Route 444

Personnel from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center partnered with the Ohio Department of Transportation to collect and pick up trash along state Route 444 next to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

The group wanted to help with litter control along area roads, so it got in contact with ODOT, which referred them to the Adopt-A-Highway program. The Airmen had to first complete a few requirements but donated their time and effort to picking up scattered trash along the highway Oct. 7.

“Volunteering is a worthwhile experience that allows us to give back to the community, as well as demonstrate our Air Force core values,” said Staff Sgt. Randolph Koram, who organized the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base volunteer team. “Time is valuable, so I am grateful to be able to contribute, pay it forward and assist in any way I can.”

After all the personnel received mandatory training on how to work safely while collecting and picking up trash from the highway, each Airmen received protective gear and tools for the cleanup effort.

For more information on ODOT or other opportunities to serve the community, visit www.transportation. ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ odot/about-us/resources/ adopt-a-highway.

Others representing NASIC included:

2nd Lt. William Compton Senior Master Sgt. Shelly Gent

Tech Sgt. Paul Bates Staff Sgt. Zachary Penrod Staff Sgt. Joseph Daubenspeck Senior Airman Maria Bahamon Romero

Senior Airman Kwame Robertson

Senior Airman Kenneth Troupe Senior Airman Ebenezer Eshun

Airman 1st Class Matthew Ridenour

Airman 1st Class Lorien Santos Reyes