Explorer Post #125 Testimonials
Post 125 prepares young adults for a career in law enforcement. Many Explorers go on to become officers in local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Because of the values and emphasis on character development, Post 125 Explorers also go on to pursue higher education and other successful careers.
Former explorer Diaz is a prime example of what can be accomplished when a hard-working individual takes the lessons learned from the Explorer program and applies them to real life. Diaz was active in Post 125 for several years. Upon graduation from high school, he went on to work for Santa Cruz County and is currently for working for the local police department.
“Explorer Post 125 displays and implements leadership traits that not only helped in my Marine Corps career, but in life. ”
G. Beltran, a former Explorer from Post 125, now studies at Eastern Arizona College. She is working toward a degree in Administration of Justice.
“In the Post, I learned a lot about responsibility, accountability and being on time. This has really helped me in college since I am now on my own and have many more responsibilities. Being in the Explorers was one of the most exiting experiences in my life. I got the chance to learn a lot but also had fun.
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M. Elias, a former Explorer, center, went on to serve his country in the U. S. Army. He is pictured here at Basic Training at Ft. Campbell, KY.
Rafael P., now a student at the University of Arizona, credits Post 125 for much of his success. (Photo by Kevin Zuniga)
“The Post helped me in a lot of ways. It taught me how to be responsible. It taught me to be persistent and push harder to obtain what I want. When it comes to work and homework, that really helps. And the most important thing I learned was to not give up, no matter how hard the situation seems.”
G. Beltran was active in Post 125 for 4 years. Starting from the rank of "trainee", she quickly attained the coveted black shirt. In her final year, she rose all the way up to the rank of lead explorer in charge.
M. Elias (right) participates in a training exercise in the U.S. Army. Elias received marksmanship training during his time in the Explorer program in Nogales, AZ.
"The Post showed me that I can push myself past any limits, physical or mental. Because of this, I am able to accomplish anything with the right amount of determination and a positive mental attitude," Rafael P. (Photo by Kevin Zuniga)
“Being an Explorer was a great experience for me. I had the chance to experience what it is to work in law enforcement and some of the things they deal with on a daily basis.”
Keyla L. was an Explorer from 2014 to 2015. Keyla now studies astronomy at Pima Community College and plans to transfer to the University of Arizona once she completes her basics. Keyla belongs to the prestigious honor society Phi Theta Kappa.