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Bowen and Krionderis earn Amelia Earhart Award
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First Lt. Kevin McHale, Cadet Captain Zach Bowen, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Edward Clark, Cadet Captain Nick Krionderis, and Major Chris Ready.
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Brenda A. Reed, 1stLt, CAP
Public Affairs Officer
Posted December 12, 2005
WESTMINSTER, MD - Two Civil Air Patrol cadets from the Carroll Composite Squadron recently earned the Amelia Earhart Award. Cadets Zachary Bowen, 14, and Nicholas Krionderis, 15, were presented the award on November 29 at Winters Mill High School.
The award was presented by Brig. Gen. Edward Clark, former Chief of Staff of the Maryland Air National Guard. Clark was assisted by 1st Lieutenant J. Kevin McHale, Carroll squadron commander, and Cadet Major Jacob Reed, Carroll's cadet commander. Major Christian Ready, deputy commander of Maryland Wing's Group II, also attended the ceremony.
The Amelia Earhart Award is given to cadets who have completed the first eleven achievements of the cadet program. Cadets must pass a comprehensive exam covering aerospace topics and leadership theory. In addition, they must complete staff duty reports, mentor other cadets in aerospace training, pass a physical fitness exam, and lead moral leadership discussions.
Cadets earning the Earhart Award are promoted to the rank of Cadet Captain. Only three percent of the 27,000 CAP cadets nationwide earn this award.
Bowen, of Finksburg, has been a member of the Carroll Composite Squadron for two years. He currently serves as a flight commander of Alpha flight and is a member of the squadron's emergency services ground team.
Krionderis, of Westminster, has been a member of the Carroll Composite Squadron for four years. He currently serves a flight commander of Bravo flight, which was awarded Honor Flight for the November during the ceremony. Krionderis is also a member of the squadron's ground team.
Civil Air Patrol, the official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, is a civilian, volunteer, nonprofit, service organization. CAP's cadet programs provide young men and women with a safe and motivating environment in which to grow and explore opportunities in the military and aviation industries. Cadets progress through a 16-step program of leadership and aerospace education.
The Carroll Composite Squadron meets Tuesday evenings at Westminster High School in Westminster. Prospective cadets, ages 12-18, and their parents are always welcome. More information can be found at www.carrollcap.org.
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