Craig Woodrow receives Gen. Billy Mitchell Award
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The Robert E. Skoog Cadet Squadron recently held a special meeting to present Cadet Second Lieutenant Craig Woodrow with the General Billy Mitchell Award. This prestigious award was presented by the Honorable Cliff Rosenberger, State Representative.
The General Billy Mitchell Award has existed since 1964. The award honors the late Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, aviation pioneer, advocate and staunch supporter of an independent Air Force for America.
Civil Air Patrol is the official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force and has a three-fold mission: aerospace education, emergency services and the cadet programs. The program accepts new cadets who are at least 12 years old and not yet 19 years old. It is a year-round program with weekly meetings and some additional activities on the
weekends or during the summer.
CAP is a youth development program that incorporates aviation and military customs and courtesies. Senior members can also join if interested in helping with the youth programs.
The General Billy Mitchell Award can be 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. Approximately 15 percent of Civil Air Patrol cadets achieve the Mitchell Award.
Mitchell Cadets who choose to enlist in the United States Air Force are promoted to E-3 upon enlistment and completion of Basic Military Training (BMT), instead of E-1. Mitchell Cadets who enlist in other branches of the military may also qualify for promotions upon completion of BMT. Mitchell Cadets may also apply for a variety of scholarships and CAP special activities.
Lt. Woodrow is the son of Chris and Melissa Woodrow of Washington Court House and is a 2011 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Lt. Woodrow is an American Red Cross volunteer, was a student ambassador for the People to People program. He attended a Civil Air Patrol encampment at Wright Patterson in 2008 and was a member of the Honor Squadron. He received the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award, was a scholar athlete, captain of the soccer team, qualified for District Finals in the 1- and 2-mile run and is a brown belt in Aikijitsu and tae kwon do.
Lt. Woodrow is scheduled to leave for Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base on Nov. 16 and will then attend Tech School for Integrated Avionics Systems.
OH 295, Robert E. Skoog Cadet Squadron meets every Tuesday at the Hillsboro Health Department at 6:30 p.m.[[In-content Ad]]
The General Billy Mitchell Award has existed since 1964. The award honors the late Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, aviation pioneer, advocate and staunch supporter of an independent Air Force for America.
Civil Air Patrol is the official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force and has a three-fold mission: aerospace education, emergency services and the cadet programs. The program accepts new cadets who are at least 12 years old and not yet 19 years old. It is a year-round program with weekly meetings and some additional activities on the
weekends or during the summer.
CAP is a youth development program that incorporates aviation and military customs and courtesies. Senior members can also join if interested in helping with the youth programs.
The General Billy Mitchell Award can be 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. Approximately 15 percent of Civil Air Patrol cadets achieve the Mitchell Award.
Mitchell Cadets who choose to enlist in the United States Air Force are promoted to E-3 upon enlistment and completion of Basic Military Training (BMT), instead of E-1. Mitchell Cadets who enlist in other branches of the military may also qualify for promotions upon completion of BMT. Mitchell Cadets may also apply for a variety of scholarships and CAP special activities.
Lt. Woodrow is the son of Chris and Melissa Woodrow of Washington Court House and is a 2011 graduate of Miami Trace High School. Lt. Woodrow is an American Red Cross volunteer, was a student ambassador for the People to People program. He attended a Civil Air Patrol encampment at Wright Patterson in 2008 and was a member of the Honor Squadron. He received the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award, was a scholar athlete, captain of the soccer team, qualified for District Finals in the 1- and 2-mile run and is a brown belt in Aikijitsu and tae kwon do.
Lt. Woodrow is scheduled to leave for Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base on Nov. 16 and will then attend Tech School for Integrated Avionics Systems.
OH 295, Robert E. Skoog Cadet Squadron meets every Tuesday at the Hillsboro Health Department at 6:30 p.m.[[In-content Ad]]