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November saw three promotions of active Civil Air Patrol cadets in the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron.
Cadet Airmen Adam Swaney of Powell and Wyatt Houchin of Otto were promoted to cadet …
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November saw three promotions of active Civil Air Patrol cadets in the Yellowstone Regional Composite Squadron.
Cadet Airmen Adam Swaney of Powell and Wyatt Houchin of Otto were promoted to cadet airman first class. This promotion — which required them to complete leadership, aerospace, character development and drill tasks — earned them the Arnold award. The honor is named after Gen. Hap Arnold, the commanding general of U.S. Army Air Forces in WWII.
In addition, the local squadron’s newest cadet, Cadet Basic Tony Salgado, was promoted to cadet airman. He was awarded the Curry Achievement, named after Maj. Gen. John Curry, Civil Air Patrol’s first national commander.
Senior Cadet First Lt. Rui Parker of Deaver was named cadet commander for the squadron. He is responsible for making sure the squadron runs smoothly by creating the monthly schedule and keeping tabs on the participating cadets. Parker works closely with other senior cadets and the squadron commander to provide a quality program each week.
Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Jay Swaney of Powell was awarded a clasp to his community service ribbon. Lt. Col. BJ Carlson, the squadron’s commander, said Jay Swaney “has worked tirelessly to perform volunteer activities outside of regular meetings,” accumulating more than 120 hours of service.
“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.
This program is geared towards developing and training young adults to become leaders in their community, state and nation while instilling knowledge of aerospace education. Cadets, who can join the program once they turn 12, receive five orientation flights in a powered CAP aircraft along with developing leadership skills and education.
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. Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, which helps sponsor activities and transport vehicles.
The squadron meets every Tuesday at the Powell Armory from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Carlson at capcomander@gmail.com if interested in attending a meeting or for more information about the local squadron.
