SOCOM officers mentor middle-schoolers
Army Cols. Michael McLendon and Joe Funderburke, both members of U.S. Special Operations Command, speak to middle school students in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018. The officers spoke about the importance of commitment and overcoming obstacles.

By: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Barry Loo - 2/14/2018

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Army Col. Joe Funderburke, U.S. Special Operations Command J5 Strategic Engagements and Initiative division chief, engages with middle school students during a speech in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Barry Loo)
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Army Col. Michael McLendon, U.S. Special Operations Command J7 Joint Collective Training chief, speaks to middle school students in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Barry Loo)
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Army Col. Joe Funderburke, U.S. Special Operations Command J5 Strategic Engagements and Initiative division chief, speaks to middle school students in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Barry Loo)
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Army Cols. Joe Funderburke and Michael McLendon, both members of U.S. Special Operations Command, pose for a photo with Kimberley Ruff after a speech to middle school students in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 13, 2018. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Barry Loo)

 

 

 

 

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