15-07-2025
Tyler young marine graduates from NASA rocket program
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A Rose City Young Marine was one of only 36 teenagers in America to graduate from a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aviation program.
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Rose City Young Marine Mason Ainsworth completed the fast-paced and challenging program known as NASA's U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Aviation Challenge Mach 2, which tests young marines on aeronautics, aerial combat, aviation history and more.
Photo courtesy of the Young Marines
Ainsworth was selected among several other young marines across the country who were taught the values of leadership, teamwork and self-discipline, according to the Young Marines.
The program lasted six days in Huntsville, Ala., where young marines were joined by former NASA astronaut Kenneth D. Cameron, in completing the following tasks throughout their training:
Learning about aeronautics, propulsion and aviation history.
Flew in a UAV drone simulator to reinforce lessons learned at static displays and artifacts.
Mastered aerial combat and competing to be the best of the best in 'Top Gun.'
Embarked on a search and rescue mission to bring a downed pilot back from behind enemy lines while communicating as a team and evading hostile forces.
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Cameron has extensive experience as an astronaut, logging more than 561 space hours throughout three space flights, making him a great role model to guide the young marines during hands-on activities. The young marines gained a lot of knowledge during the course that could benefit them in the future.
'Completion of this difficult course is a major accomplishment and a life-changing experience for these Young Marines,' Col. William P. Davis, USMC (Ret.), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines said. 'Our Young Marines enthusiastically answered the challenge that the NASA camp put before them. With purpose, creativity and strategic thinking, our Young Marines completed every task assigned to them.'
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To learn more about the Young Marines and their programs, visit their website.
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