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Gibbs receives Earhart Award
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Colonel Kay Joslin Walling, Commander of CAP's Maryland Wing, awards Cadet Captain Rachel Gibbs the Amelia Earhart Award. She is assisted by Major Christian Ready, Commander of the Carroll Composite Squadron, at the squadron's year-end banquet on December 11 in Westminster.
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By
Brenda A. Reed
Public Affairs Officer
Posted December 13, 2004
WESTMINSTER, MD Cadet Rachel Gibbs, a member of Civil Air Patrol's Carroll Composite Squadron, was awarded the Amelia Earhart Award at the squadron's year-end banquet held on December 11 in Westminster.
Gibbs, 17, was presented the award by Colonel Kay Joslin Walling, Commander of the Maryland Wing of CAP. Col. Walling was assisted by Major Christian Ready, Commander of the Carroll squadron, and 1st Lieutenant Thomas Reed, Deputy Commander for Cadets.
The Earhart Award marks the end of Phase Three of the CAP cadet program. Cadets earning this award are promoted to the grade of Cadet Captain. Approximately five percent of all CAP cadets nationally earn this award.
To be considered, Cadet Captain Gibbs was required to pass a leadership and aerospace exam, mentor cadets in aerospace topics, pass a physical fitness test, and serve as a moral leadership discussion leader. Cadets earning this award must be in the program for a minimum of two years.
Gibbs, of Gettysburg, currently serves as the squadron's Cadet Commander and is a member of the Maryland Wing Drill Team. She is also a member of the Carroll squadron emergency service's ground team. Gibbs recently earned her solo pilots' wings and scored a perfect score on the FAA private pilots exam. A homeschooled senior, she plans to pursue a career in the Air Force after attending college.
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, ages 12-21, progress through a 16-step program of leadership and aerospace activities.
The local Carroll Composite Squadron meets Tuesday evenings at the U.S. Army Reserve Center on Malcolm Drive in Westminster. Prospective cadets and their parents are always welcome. More information can be found at www.carrollcap.org.
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