Navy/NJROTC/Civilian Volunteers Help Paint Harrisburg Swimming Pool

HARRISBURG, Pa (NNS) -- Sailors from the Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg along with cadets from the Harrisburg High School NJROTC program and civilian volunteers painted and sealed the Jackson Lick community pool May 28-29.

The volunteers painted over 10,500 square feet of the pool's surface, which was in very poor shape. This restoration project was part of "Operation Pay It Forward", a community outreach effort that was part of Armed Forces Week which was proclaimed by Mayor Linda D. Thompson on May 16th.

Operation Pay It Forward was led by Lt.Cmdr. Troy Frazee, CEC, the base's Assistant Public Works officer.

"This was a great opportunity to mentor our young NJROTC students while giving back to the community. The students can take pride in their work knowing they have contributed to improving their community pool for the upcoming summer break," Frazee said.

The intermittent rain and constant heat made the work difficult, but the team prevailed.

"In the end the children of Harrisburg will be able to swim in a clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing pool for their summer activities," Frazee added.

The Mayor's proclamation recognized the commitment of Navy and armed forces personnel in central Pa., and the positive impact military installations have on the mid-state.

"We greatly appreciate [the Navy's] commitment to our nation, our city and our region," she said.

For more news from Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, visit www.navy.mil/local/nsamech/.