Thurston High students flew helicopters, welded damaged piers and captained ships — at least in virtual reality.
The U.S. Navy brought its new ”Strike Group” mixed-reality experience to Thurston on Oct. 29, inviting students to try out simulations of the real-life work of Navy sailors.
“I don’t quite think I would join the Navy, that was a little difficult,” said Avery Couey, a junior at Thurston. “But I think it was pretty fun.”…