Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Johnston paid a special visit to Unqua Elementary School in Massapequa. Johnston connected with third-grade classes who had collected various snacks and toiletries during their second-grade year, which they sent overseas to Afghanistan to lift the spirits of him and his troops. Thecollection was coordinated by teacher CarolAnn Habeeb-Kiel, and included all second-grade classes.

During his visit with the excited Unqua students, who are now in third grade, Chief Warrant Officer Johnston presented a slide show of his work in Afghanistan. He shared with students that his job was to make sure children their age could have a safe environment in which to attend school, instead of being forced to work. He also presented Unqua students with a plaque; it contains an American flag that he flew in various locations in Af- ghanistan in honor of Unqua Elementary School, and a thank-you for the kindness and generosity they displayed towards the American soldiers in Afghanistan.

Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Johnston is shown with his daughter Leah Johnston and Unqua Elementary School teacher CarolAnn Habeeb-Kiel. Shown in the photo,

Chief Warrant Officer

Kenneth Johnston spent time connecting with thirdgrade students at Massapequa’s Unqua Elementary School during a special visit he paid to the school to thank students for lifting the spirits of the troops through their donations.