by BECKY GOFFLittle Apple Post
MANHATTAN - On Veterans Day, students at Amanda Arnold Elementary School received a special visit from soldiers from Fort Riley, who arrived in a Blackhawk helicopter on the field outside the school.
Students excitedly waited on the basketball courts for their special guests to arrive.
As the helicopter got closer to the school the children cheered in anticipation, excited to see the soldiers and helicopter up-close.
After the helicopter landed and the soldiers exited, the students started chanting 'U-S-A.'
Students in each grade got the opportunity to check out the helicopter and ask the soldiers questions about the helicopter and what they do.
Once all the students visited with the helicopter crew, the Blackhawk departed and returned to Fort Riley.
This experience was organized by Amanda Arnold Elementary School parent, Brian Williamson and music teacher, Drew Horton.