Prince William Composite Squadron
Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol
Cadets Honored
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Prince William Composite Squadron Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol Cadets Honored
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Cadets Honored in Recent CeremonyApril 24, 2007 -- On Tuesday, April 24, 2007, Prince William Composite Squadron had the pleasure of hosting the awarding of the General Billy Mitchell Award to two of our Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadets. LtCol Duke Stanton, Group III Commander presented the Billy Mitchell Award to CAP Cadet 2LT Israel A. Groves and Cadet 2LT Joshua S. Elphee. This ceremony was held at the Virginia National Guard Armory in Manassas, VA. The General Billy Mitchell Award has existed since 1964. This award honors the late Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, aviation pioneer, advocate, and staunch supporter of an independent Air Force for America. Civil Air Patrol, the official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force, has a three-fold mission: aerospace education of the American people, emergency services and disaster relief for those in distress, and the cadet program. The cadet program provides opportunities for the learning, maturing, accepting, and nurturing of leadership to over 27,000 young Americans from 12-20 years of age. With advice and assistance from CAP members at national, regional, state and local levels and the US Air Force, cadets are exposed to a structured program of aerospace education, leadership, physical fitness, and moral and ethical values. This structured program is divided into 16 segments called achievements, involving study and performance in the five program areas. Upon completion of each achievement, the cadet earns increased responsibility, decorations, awards, eligibility for national and international special activities, and opportunities for both flight and academic scholarships. Completing many of the achievements also earn the cadet a higher grade. The second milestone of this endeavor is the General Billy Mitchell Award which is earned after completing the first eight achievements of the cadet program. In addition, the cadet must pass an arduous 100 question examination testing leadership theory and aerospace topics. Since its inception over 30 years ago, over 42,000 cadets have earned this honor. Once the cadet earns the Mitchell Award, they are promoted to the grade of Cadet 2d Lieutenant. These cadets, who later enter the CAP's Senior Member program, are eligible for immediate promotion to CAP 2d Lt at age 21. Those cadets who receive the Mitchell Award are also eligible for advanced placement in the grade of E-3 (Airman First Class) should they choose to enlist in the US Air Force. They are also eligible for advanced credit in the Air Force ROTC program. Mitchell Award cadets may also apply for a variety of scholarships and CAP special activities. For More Information Contact: |
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