F-15 demo team, 333rd RCS team for international air show Published March 23, 2009 By Senior Master Sgt. Mark Spivak 333rd Recruiting Squadron PUNTA GORDA, Fla. -- The Florida International Air Show here March 21-22 helped reinforce the decision by future Airmen who are waiting to attend basic military training, as well as offered the public a glimpse at its Air Force. The annual air show, which is one of the largest in the state, featured aerial performances and greetings by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force F-15 West Coast Demo Team. In addition, 333rd Recruiting Squadron Airmen answered questions about Air Force careers, benefits and opportunities by curious visitors checking out the Air Force Recruiting Service Inspire Tour. Members of the 333rd RCS Delayed Entry Program from the Punta Gorda area had an up-close view of an F-15 cockpit and listened to F-15 demo team members Master Sgt. Bryan Jones and Staff Sgts. Perry Bricyn and Staff Sgt. Justin McLane speak about the aircraft. Encouraging future Airmen and potential recruits was one mission objective met with success by the F-15 demonstration team's mission during the air show. "The West Coast F-15 demo team's mission is to demonstrate the professional competence of Air Force members (and) modern weapon systems, positively affect Air Force recruitment and retention efforts, and promote community and international relations to reinforce public confidence in the Air Force," Sergeant Jones said. Among the future Airmen was Nicco Azar, who departs for basic training May 26 on his way to being assigned as a tactical aircraft maintenance apprentice. "I joined the Air Force because I was looking for a strong career that I can rely on and be able to do something that most people don't get to do everyday," he said. "It was pretty exciting to be able to sit in the cockpit of the type of plane I may be working on." For Staff Sgt. Kori Stafford, a recruiter from Port Charlotte, Fla., the air show was an excellent opportunity to reinforce the decisions made by young men and women choosing to enlist in the Air Force. "It was great to give my delayed entry program members a chance to see and feel a jet up close," he said. "This is the best way to make them feel like they are part of the Air Force."