Civil Air Patrol promotes several local cadets

Posted 9/21/21

Several cadets within the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol recently completed the requirements to be promoted to the next grade.

The newest cadets, Cadet Airmen Basic …

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Civil Air Patrol promotes several local cadets

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Several cadets within the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol recently completed the requirements to be promoted to the next grade.

The newest cadets, Cadet Airmen Basic Adam Swaney of Powell and Wyatt Houchin of Otto, were promoted to airman after completing various tasks. Beyond being active participants, they tested in leadership, drill and fitness and took courses in character development. They were awarded the Curry Achievement, named after Major General John Curry, Civil Air Patrol’s first national commander.

Cadet Senior Master Sergeants Jay and Elijah Swaney, also from Powell, were promoted to chief master sergeant, having been in the program for over two years. They also completed required tasks in leadership, aerospace education, drill and fitness, along with being active participants in meetings and other squadron activities. They were awarded the Goddard Achievement, named after Robert Goddard, the “Father of modern rocketry” and the developer of the first liquid-fueled rocket.

Cadet Second Lieutenant Rui Parker, of Deaver, achieved the grade of first lieutenant, being awarded the Willa Brown achievement. Brown is considered the “Maker of Pilots” and her aviation school trained the first African American military pilots. In addition to the leadership, drill, fitness and aerospace requirement, Parker “has been instrumental in leading the other cadets and completing other leadership tasks within the squadron,” said Lieutenant Colonel BJ Carlson, the squadron commander.

“Every one of these cadets have made great strides in their volunteer community service by being part of the Civil Air Patrol cadet program,” Carlson said. She noted the program is geared towards developing and training young adults to become leaders in their community, state, and nation while instilling knowledge of aerospace education. Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the United States Air Force, which helps sponsor activities and transport vehicles, both aircraft and ground. Cadets can join the program once they turn 12 and receive five orientation flights in a powered CAP aircraft, along with developing leadership skills and learning about various aspects of aerospace.

Adults can join as senior members to help mentor the cadets and implement the three missions of Civil Air Patrol: aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services.

The squadron meets every Tuesday at the Powell Armory from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Those interested in attending a meeting or learning more about the local squadron should contact Carlson at capcomander@gmail.com. For more information on Civil Air Patrol, visit the national website at www.gocivilairpatrol.com.

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