DANBURY, CT (19 February 2013) – The 399th Danbury Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, held an awards and promotions ceremony at squadron headquarters located at Danbury Municipal Airport. Lt. Colonel "Sandy" Sanderson, 399th Safety Officer, presided over the ceremony.
Cadet John Paul Baughman earned the General "Hap" Arnold Achievement Ribbon. This achievement focuses on U.S. Airpower Development. Cadet Baughman was promoted to Airman First Class.
Cadet Benjamin Egbert obtained the Feik Achievement which commemorates the leadership and pioneering contributions Mary Feik made to the world of aviation. Cadet Egbert was promoted to Senior Airman.
Cadet Joseph Waldron earned the General "Hap" Arnold Achievement and was promoted to Airman First Class.
Cadet Noah Stillman received the Recruiter Ribbon. The Recruiter Ribbon is given to cadets who recruit two or more people into Civil Air Patrol.
The mission of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is to transform the youth of our nation into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum of leadership, aerospace, fitness and character while concurrently providing service to the local community.
For more information about Civil Air Patrol contact:
Captain Peter Milano, Public Affairs Officer
399th Danbury Composite Squadron
Civil Air Patrol, Connecticut Wing
21 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT 06810