CA alum completes flight training

By Courtney Warren

Lane Martin, a Canton Academy alumnus, recently completed helicopter flight school with the Army National Guard in Enterprise, Alabama, where he trained to pilot Blackhawk helicopters.

After finishing the rigorous flight program in July, Martin returned to Madison County. He is preparing to rejoin his medevac Guard unit in Jackson as he considers his next steps in both his military and civilian careers.

Reflecting on his high school years, Martin said his favorite memory was returning from basic training between his junior and senior years and playing in his first football game the next day, enjoying time on the field with friends.

Offering advice to current students, Martin encouraged them to “make a plan—one for after graduation, but while you are in school, really enjoy it—friends, sports, family. Take advantage of every opportunity you can.”