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Learn more about how the Patriots Jet Team Foundation (PJTF) is getting youth in the community involved in aviation, space, and STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] subjects / careers through our school outreach programs, learning center activities, mentorship, and scholarships.

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General Interest Articles

KRON4 Live in the Bay (9-14-23) – live interview about PJTF / community interest story [Click Here]

The Press (9-7-23) – article / interview with Logan Yeom, PJTF Student, obtained PPL via AFJROTC aviation scholarship [Click Here]

The Press (8-17-23) – article / interview about Freedom HS Air Rocket Program / PJTF involvement [Click Here]

The Press (8-19-22, see page 5A) — local news media coverage of PJTF Air Rocket Competition (Freedom High School) [Click Here]

The Press (8-19-22, see page 6A) — local news media coverage about 2022 PJTF Benefit Gala [Click Here]

Contra Costa County TV (7-24-23), Episode 3, Inside Public Works – segment on the PJTF efforts in the community. [Click Here]

Diablo Magazine (Dec’21) — annual charitable giving section with article about PJTF’s educational programs [Click Here]

In Flight USA Magazine (Sep’21) — recent general interest article about PJTF’s programs and activities [Temporarily Unavailable]

The Press (9-24-21, see page 3A) — local news media coverage of 2021 PJTF Benefit Gala [Click Here]

The Press (9-24-21, video) — local news media coverage 2021 PJTF Benefit Gala [Click Here]

Videos (Programs & Activities)

High-Altitude Balloon Program — introduced at Excelsior Middle School for Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) Program – reached 107,000 feet, traveled 70 miles, and airborne ~2.5 hrs. [click for video]

Air Rocket Program — Freedom High School event, which included two launch & build sessions over a two week period — totaling eight days of air rocket activity. Engaged about 700 students for each build & launch session. [click for video]

Aviation Program — student insights and experience with PJTF aviation programs and activities.

Sean Holzmuller (25) is now an accomplished commercial pilot eight years later. Currently, he is a first officer for Kalitta Air (B747-400), which partners with both the Department of Defense and Amazon Prime Air.  Previously a corporate pilot, including for Hanger 7 (Falcon 50 captain / Falcon 2000 first officer), FlexJets (EMB 505 first officer), and Dumont Aviation (Falcon 2000 first officer).  Built flight hours as Certified Flight Instructor at University of North Dakota after completing the ATP Flight School accelerated training program in Mesa, Arizona.  Obtain private pilot license while in high school and engaged with the PJTF aviation program.  Currently a PJTF alumni volunteer – key network contact / mentor for aviation students.