Civil Air Patrol updates – Jan 2021

The Squadron had several promotion and awards given out to start off the New Year. Congratulations to all the members of the Pangborn Composite Squadron on their achievements.

Cadet Cawdery
Cadet Oliver Cawdery received the Outstanding Cadet of the Year award on 04 Jan 2021.

AWARDS
On Jan 4, c/A1C Oliver Cawdery received the Outstanding Cadet of the Squadron Award from the Air Force Association. This award is generally given to a non-commissioned officer cadet with more time in the program, but Cadet Cawdery stepped up to the plate and took a leadership position as an Element Leader.

Captain Audra Keyanna received the Group Commander’s Achievement Award for Outstanding Duty Performance.

c/Lt Col Ethan Larson earned the General Ira Eaker Award on Jan 21, and continues to study for his General Carl Spaatz Award, which would promote him to full Cadet Colonel.

TRAINING
Captain Audra Keyanna earned Professional Development Level 3 Award and Senior rating as Administrative Officer.

Cadet Airman Zachary Wiser, new member as of October, has earned his pre-Solo wings and hopes to complete his Solo flight within the next few months.

PROMOTIONS
Austin Jeffris to c/Master Sergeant
Sophia Black and Isaac Black to c/Tech Sergeant
Conner Hawk, Zachary Wiser, and Ezekiel Edmondson to c/Airman

EVENTS
Wreaths Across America was successful despite the issues with the virus guidelines by the Washington Wing and the state.  Approximately 160 wreaths were placed this year for our fallen Veterans.

Major Hahn, Squadron CC, salutes after placing a wreath on the grave of a veteran on 19 Dec 2020.
[L-R] C/CMSgt Rinke, C/Amn Conner Hawk & C/Amn Grey Olin salute after placing wreaths on veteran graves at Evergreen Cemetery in East Wenatchee on 19 Dec 2020.