Jamestown Civil Air Patrol Cadets reach milestone promotions
Pictured from left are Alannah Garza, Troy Redmond and Amelia Maria Mattson-Garza.
From left are David Felhman, Olivia Bennett and Amy Bennett.
Pictured from left are Alannah Garza, Troy Redmond and Amelia Maria Mattson-Garza.
From left are David Felhman, Olivia Bennett and Amy Bennett.
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During the regular squadron meeting, Olivia Bennett of Youngsville and Troy Redmond of Randolph were recognized for earning the Wright Brothers award.
Cadets must pass a closed book leadership exam, meet physical fitness requirements, and personally fulfill leadership expectations within the squadron. The Wright Brothers Award in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program launched in 2003, during the centennial of Orville and Wilbur Wright's historic first flight. Cadets earn the award upon completing Phase I, a learning phase that includes the Cadet Program's first three achievements.
The award recognizes excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. In addition, Wright Brothers Award recipients have passed a closed-book examination testing leadership knowledge and proficiency in drill and ceremonies. Once a cadet earns the Wright Brothers Award, he or she is promoted to the grade of cadet staff sergeant and begins service as a cadet non-commissioned officer.