Forgotten Heroes Foundation

⚡️Forgotten Heroes Foundation is thrilled to invite 6th-8th grade students to participate in our upcoming summer STEM drone camp! We are passionate about providing hands-on, immersive experiences that spark curiosity & innovation.

🔑Please note: we have a limited number of spots available for this program. To ensure fairness, we are managing enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis, and we encourage interested families to register as soon as possible.

⭐️Register here or via the QR code below: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-FwQc1MMmUCHv1h7X9d98UPz2Q5-rwRGgF8MQXnkCPhUOTlRRzJRV1hPVFBWSlUyOVg3VzNaRkMzMS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

🚀 Learning can be fun, and we have the proof! 🧠✨

The Forgotten Heroes Foundation recently had the incredible honor of being invited to participate in STEM Community Day 2026, hosted in conjunction with Newport News Public Schools!

The energy at Christopher Newport University was absolutely electric. The event was packed with amazing, hands-on STEM activities for kids of all ages. From high-tech robotics competitions and thrilling drone obstacle courses to the crowd-favorite flight simulator we provided, it was the perfect showcase of how exciting and interactive education can be! ✈️🤖🛸

Seeing the curiosity, bright smiles, and "ah-ha!" moments on the faces of the students reminded us exactly why we love doing what we do.
A massive thank you to Newport News Public Schools for having us, to CNU for hosting, and to everyone who stopped by our simulator to fly with us! Let’s keep inspiring the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and heroes. 🌟

Schools InAction

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend?

Come out to Christopher Newport University this Saturday for STEM Community Day 2026! Whether you have little ones or teens, there’s something for everyone:

• 100+ Exhibitors & Interactive Booths
• Hands-on STEM Activities
• Fun for All Ages

Admission is free with registration via the website below. Make sure to stop by our booth and say hello—we’d love to see you there!

📍 Where: Christopher Newport University
🗓️ When: This Saturday, 10am - 2pm
🎟️ Perfect for: Families, students, and science, technology, engineering, and math enthusiasts!

NNPS and CNU STEM Community Day Newport News Public Schools and Christopher Newport University present the region's largest STEM showcase. Experience the science of tomorrow, today.

Taking flight and sparking futures! ✈️⚡️

The Forgotten Heroes Foundation was honored to host the incredible students from the Jack & Jill Club of America (Prince William County Chapter) this past weekend for an unforgettable day of STEM and aviation.

It wasn't just about looking at planes—it was about understanding the science that makes them fly! Our day included:

💡Hands-on Engineering: Students rolled up their sleeves to build working circuits, mastering the basics of electrical flow.
💡Discovery Flights: Participants took their STEM lesson to the skies, flying one-on-one with our team of professional pilots.
💡Expert Mentorship: We were privileged to have professors from Hampton University’s
Departments of Aviation and Engineering on-site to provide guidance and inspire the next generation of aerospace leaders.

Seeing the "lightbulb moment" happen on the ground and then watching that confidence soar at 3,000 feet is why we do what we do. A huge thank you to our volunteers, the Hampton University faculty, and the brilliant students who reminded us that the sky is truly the limit!

Blue skies, big smiles, and a huge leap forward for the next generation of aviators! ✈️☁️

We had an absolutely incredible weekend hosting students from Lynnhaven Middle School and Norview Middle School for a day of hands-on exploration and inspiration.

The highlight of the event? Our Discovery Flights! Every student and volunteer had the opportunity to take to the skies for a one-on-one flying experience alongside our professional pilots, who generously volunteered their time and expertise to make these dreams a reality.

🌟 A Special Thank You
This event wouldn't have been possible without the amazing energy and mentorship provided by our volunteers from Old Dominion University. A massive shoutout to:

• ODU’s Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• ODU’s Engineering Ambassadors

Thank you for showing these students that the sky isn't the limit—it’s just the beginning! Your dedication to STEM education and community leadership is truly inspiring.

Helping young heroes find their wings is what we do best.

✈️ We’ve been logging some serious miles lately! Our mission to honor the past and inspire the future has taken us from the hangar to the high-altitude, and we couldn’t be more excited to share what we’ve been up to.

Here are three highlights from our recent adventures:

⭐️ STEM Night at Deep Creek Middle School: We were honored to participate in Deep Creek’s first-ever STEM Night! From explaining the physics of flight to showing off some of our gear, we loved seeing the spark of curiosity in the next generation of engineers and pilots.

⭐️ Hosting Jack and Jill of America:
The hangar was buzzing with energy when we hosted a fantastic group of students from Jack and Jill. It was an incredible day of hands-on learning, history, and a little bit of "cockpit dreaming." There’s nothing like seeing a student’s face light up when they realize the sky is not the limit!

⭐️ Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day:
We took to the skies and flew up to Delaware State University for a powerful event hosted by Black Women in Aviation. Celebrating the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and meeting future aviation mechanics, pilots, and engineers was an experience we won’t soon forget.

Why do we do it? Because every flight and every event is a chance to prove that history lives through action. Thank you for supporting the Forgotten Heroes Foundation as we keep these stories alive and soaring!

Are you subscribed to our YouTube channel? If not, today is a great day to click that “subscribe” button and check out our latest video exploring the four forces of flight!

Today, we pause to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Gladys West, a STEM pioneer and mathematician who passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 95.

While many of us use GPS daily to find a destination or track a flight, few know the name of the woman who made it possible. Working at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Virginia, Dr. West spent decades developing the complex mathematical models of the Earth’s shape that became the foundation of Global Positioning System technology.

Dr. West’s journey is a testament to the power of education and resilience. She was the second African American woman ever hired at the Naval Proving Ground in 1956, and after a 42-year career with the Navy, she continued her pursuit of knowledge, earning her PhD at the age of 70.

At the Forgotten Heroes Foundation, our mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators by connecting them with the legacies of pioneers like Dr. West, whose contributions to STEM forever changed navigation.

Happy New Year! 🎉

As we step into 2026, Forgotten Heroes Foundation is taking a moment to look back on an incredible 2025.

Last year was defined by powerful collaborations and unforgettable events that brought science, technology, engineering, and math to life for the next generation. From hands-on workshops to community-driven partnerships, we are so proud of the impact we’ve made together.

As we launch into the new year, our mission remains the same: to provide immersive STEM experiences that inspire and empower the youth in our community. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store! 🎉