Doctor Vincent Moss and Doctor Vance Moss, twin brothers who served in the Army Reserve Medical Corps, spoke to students about their experiences in the army on Wednesday, May 27 in the sixth floor library after 10th period.

Dr. Vincent Moss and Dr. Vance Moss distinguished themselves while serving in the Army Medical Reserve Corps, earning the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement medal. After treating civilians in Afghanistan, they received the Global War on Terror Achievement Medal, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and were featured on ABC World News Tonight’s program “Person of the Week.”

They also gave inspirational advice to the members of the audience.

“The students were very intuitive, energetic and had great questions. I was impressed,” Dr. Vance Moss said.

“I wanted to promote the futures of these young adults,” Dr. Vance Moss said. “We spoke about service to the country, never letting religion or race stop you from doing anything and following a career path you are truly passionate about.”

Biology teacher Shangaza George, who invited the two doctors to speak at Stuyvesant, first heard of the two doctors through a friend. In April, George contacted the Stuyvesant Black Student League (BSL) and Stuyvesant Aspira Club to help organize the event.

“During this time of year, things are very grueling and students lose morale. I thought it would be great to let the students have a perspective of their future and what they want to do instead of solely focusing on [schoolwork],” George said.

“The event was about promoting and building the community and putting stuff out there for the young leaders in [Stuyvesant],” SPARK counselor Angel Colon said.

The event “was spectacular,” Colon said. “There was a high turnout and the students learned a lot.”

George agreed. “It went amazingly well. They were well received.”

Students learned a lot from the event.

“I gained a greater appreciation of the armed services and also gained different perspectives of my future goals,” junior and BSL President Hayward Leach said.

“I learned to pursue my dreams even if others told me it was impossible,” junior Michelle Newman said. “The event was very fun and informative.”