Recap: February 2026 Section Meeting

By Category: Post Event Report

Date of Event: 02/19/2026

Location: AIDT Maritime Training Center

Number of Attendees: 43

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Robert Koltz of Esab

Event Summary: The Mobile Section wants to thank AIDT Maritime Training Center in Mobile, AL for hosting the sections February monthly meeting and Esab for sponsoring the meeting.  Robert Koltz of Esab was the guest speaker for the night and presented on Submerged Arc Welding.  There were 43 members and guests that attended. 

All students in attendance received a pair of safety glasses and door prizes were awarded.

(L to R) Jody Heusman, Mobile Section Chairman, presented Robert Koltz of Esab a speaker appreciation plaque as a thank you for being the guest speaker at the February meeting
Gregory House, a student at Pensacola State College, took home the grand prize. Pictured left to right are Jody Heusman, Robert Koltz, Gregroy House, and Mike Biggs
Robert Koltz presenting on Submerged Arc Welding