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Carroll Composite Squadron named Middle East Region Squadron of Distinction 2006
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Cadet Colonel Jacob Reed, Carroll's cadet commander, accepts the MER Squadron of Distinction 2006 Award from Colonel Kay Joslin Walling, commander of the Middle East Region of Civil Air Patrol.
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By
Brenda A. Reed, 1st Lt, CAP
Public Affairs Officer
Posted May 10, 2006
WESTMINSTER, MD -- The Carroll Composite Squadron has been named Civil Air Patrol's Squadron of Distinction 2006 for the Middle East Region. This honor was announced during the Middle East Region Conference, held in Richmond, Virginia, on April 29.
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters selects one squadron from each region for this award. The squadrons are honored for excellence in their cadet program.
Colonel Kay Joslin Walling, commander of the Middle East Region, announced the award at the conference banquet. Carroll's cadet commander, cadet colonel Jacob Reed, accepted the award on behalf of the squadron. He was presented a citation and a streamer to be placed on the squadron's guidon.
The squadron was also named the Maryland Wing Squadron of Merit 2006, which was awarded during the Group II change of command ceremony on May 4 at the Martin State Airport. Colonel Gerard Weiss, Maryland Wing Commander, presented this honor to Captain Kevin McHale, Carroll's squadron commander. Weiss attached the Squadron of Merit streamer to the guidon during the ceremony.
The Carroll Composite Squadron had a record setting year in 2005 in its cadet program. All five milestone awards were earned, including the squadron's first ever Spaatz Award. The squadron is on track to continue this trend in 2006, with all five milestones already earned by cadets in the first four months of this year. Cadets are active in wing and region activities such as cadet advisory council, Tri-Wing Encampment, drill team, assisting with Air National Guard drill weekends in the dining hall, emergency services missions, and participate in many national cadet special activities.
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 on Tuesday evenings at the National Guard Armory on Hahn Road in Westminster. Prospective cadets, age 12-18, and their parents are always welcome. More information can be found on our squadron website, www.carrollcap.org.
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