Ian Cheshire to be given Gen Carl A. Spaatz Award at Medford ceremony
WHAT: Medford Composite Squadron cadet Ian Cheshire (19) will receive this prestigious award from Colonel Wm. “Nick” Ham, Oregon Wing Commander, in a ceremony to be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the squadron’s headquarters.
WHY: The General Carl A. Spaatz Award is Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet honor. It is presented to cadets who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, character, fitness, and aerospace education.
Cadets qualify for this award after devoting an average of five years to progress through sixteen achievements in the CAP Cadet Program. Along the way they develop self-discipline, a strong sense of personal responsibility, the ability to lead and persuade, and the foundation necessary for pursuing a career in aviation, space, or technology.
The final step a cadet must complete to earn the Spaatz Award is a rigorous four-part exam consisting of a challenging physical fitness test, an essay exam testing their moral reasoning, a comprehensive written exam on leadership, and a comprehensive written exam on aerospace education. Upon passing the Spaatz Award exams, the cadet is promoted to the grade of cadet colonel.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
5060 Cirrus Drive
Medford, OR 97504