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Name: Wright Brothers Award
Description: The Wright Brothers Award is the CAP Cadet Program's newest milestone award, taking effect on 1 April 2003, in the centennial of Orville and Wilbur Wright's historic first flight. Being the first milestone achievement in the cadet program, it is earned after completing Phase I, "The Learning Phase," consisting of the first three achievements of the cadet program. In addition, the cadet must pass an challenging examination testing leadership knowledge and proficiency in drill and ceremonies. Once a cadet earns the Wright Brothers Award, they are promoted to the grade of cadet staff sergeant (C/SSgt) and begins service as a cadet non-commissioned officer.
Awardees in TX-351:
Date of Award Cadet Name Certificate Number 9 May 2009 Cadet Jake Denison TBA 25 April 2009 Cadet Caleb DeSantis TBA 14 March 2009 Cadet Hannah Disraeli 11381 24 January 2009 Cadet Russell Darr 11149 11 October 2008 Cadet Justin Markwardt 10574 23 August 2008 Cadet Ali Pautz 10189 23 August 2008 Cadet Caleb Gross 10190 23 August 2008 Cadet Robert Andon TBA 2 February 2008 Cadet Lance Shannon TBA 18 September 2007 Cadet Evan Petrosky 9156 5 November 2007 Cadet Aaron Harold 8673 21 October 2007 Cadet Alexandra Falken 8573 8 March 2007 Cadet Rand Fowler 7556 17 April 2007 Cadet David Hardcastle 7555 8 May 2007 Cadet Zach Harvey 7554 1 March 2007 Cadet Robbie Petrosky 7553 1 May 2007 Cadet Mark Davidson 7442 19 December 2006 Cadet David Wreyford 6705 18 November 2006 Cadet Sean Stewart 6549 18 November 2006 Cadet David Hamman 6548 11 November 2006 Cadet Marcus Bialkowski 6707 9 September 2006 Cadet Raphael Erie 6166 3 July 2006 Cadet Caleb Smith 6546 16 May 2006 Cadet Ryan Pope 6547 31 July 2005 Cadet Andrew Raymond 4410 31 December 2004 Cadet Steven Hamman 3017 1 November 2004 Cadet Bradley Cilino 2634 30 September 2004 Cadet Kevin Glenn 2663 1 August 2004 Cadet Herakles Boardman 2088 28 February 2004 Cadet Peter French 2666 1 February 2004 Cadet Andrew Bos 1175 30 November 2003 Cadet Richard Pope 2662 5 October 2003 Cadet Will Taylor 485 19 June 2003 Cadet Katy Deiters 132
Name: General Billy E. Mitchell Award
Description: 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, and 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 a cadet earns the Mitchell Award, they are promoted to the grade of Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2d Lt). These cadets who later enter the CAP's Senior Member program are eligible for immediate promotion to CAP Second Lieutenant (2LT) at age 21.
Awardees in TX-351:
Date of Award Cadet Name Certificate Number 8 August 2009 Cadet Aaron Harold 58100 1 April 2009 Cadet Lance Shannon 57662 14 March 2009 Cadet David Hardcastle 57614 6 December 2008 Cadet Robbie Petrosky 57358 27 September 2008 Cadet Zach Harvey 57152 20 September 2008 Cadet Mark Davidson 57119 1 June 2008 Cadet Rand Fowler 56783 1 December 2007 Cadet Sean Stewart 56304 1 December 2007 Cadet Marcus Bialkowski 56303 17 November 2007 Cadet Ryan Pope 56281 8 August 2007 Cadet Raphael Erie 55992 14 October 2006 Cadet Katy Deiters 55181 22 August 2006 Cadet Steven Hamman 55013 31 January 2006 Cadet Herakles Boardman 54250 1 December 2005 Cadet Kevin Glenn 54187 31 October 2005 Cadet Peter French 54161 1 December 2004 Cadet Bradley Cilino 53029 30 November 2004 Cadet Richard Pope 53028 1 September 2004 Cadet Will Taylor 52773 14 May 1999 Cadet Hunter Hollrah 45296 N/A Cadet Rachel Ball N/A N/A Cadet Tessy Nelson N/A N/A Cadet Martin Dorantes N/A N/A Cadet Jimmy Nelson N/A N/A Cadet William Rutledge N/A
Name: Amelia Earhart Award
Description: The Amelia Earhart Award has existed since 1964, honors the late female aviator Amelia Earhart, and is earned after completing the first eleven achievements of the cadet program and receipt of the General Billy E. Mitchell Award. In addition, the cadet must pass an arduous 100 question examination testing aerospace topics, leadership theory, and staff topics. Since its inception over 30 years ago, nearly 10,000 cadets have earned this prestigious award. Once the cadets earn the Earhart Award, they are promoted to the grade of Cadet Captain (C/Capt). These cadets who later enter CAP's Senior Member program are eligible for immediate promotion to CAP First Lieutenant (1LT) at age 21. Those cadets who receive the Earhart Award also enjoy all the benefits of the Mitchell Award and also are eligible to apply to the International Air Cadet Exchange.
Awardees in TX-351:
Date of Award Cadet Name Certificate Number 1 April 2009 Cadet Ryan Pope 14468 1 April 2009 Cadet Rand Fowler 14469 11 October 2008 Cadet Sean Stewart 14297 27 September 2008 Cadet Raphael Erie 14288 10 March 2007 Cadet Herakles Boardman 13792 3 March 2007 Cadet Steven Hamman 13784 1 March 2006 Cadet Bradley Cilino 13457 1 March 2006 Cadet Richard Pope 13456 1 February 2000 Cadet Hunter Hollrah 10869 N/A Cadet Tessy Nelson N/A N/A Cadet Martin Dorantes N/A N/A Cadet Jimmy Nelson N/A N/A Cadet William Rutledge N/A
Name: General Ira C. Eaker Award
Description: The General Ira C. Eaker Award denotes successful completion of all sixteen achievements and four phases of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. This award honors the late Air Force General Ira C. Eaker, aviation pioneer, career military officer and one of the chief architects and visionaries of the US Air Force. CAP's newest award recognizes cadet completion of the academic, leadership, moral leadership, and physical fitness curriculum in existence since 1964. The General Ira C. Eaker Award is the fourth milestone in the cadet program. Approximately 100 cadets per year complete Phase IV and will receive the Eaker Award.
Awardees in TX-351:
Date of Award Cadet Name Certificate Number 01 October 2007 Cadet Bradley Cilino 1891 31 August 2005 Cadet Joseph Devine 1573 01 September 2001 Cadet Hunter Hollrah 991
Name: General Carl A. Spaatz Award
Description: The General Carl A. Spaatz Award is Civil Air Patrols highest cadet honor. It is presented to cadets who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, character, fitness, and aerospace education. Cadets qualify for this prestigious 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 (C/Col). The Spaatz Award is named in honor of Carl Tooey Spaatz, the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. On average, only two cadets in one thousand earn the Spaatz Award. Since the awards inception in 1964, Civil Air Patrol has presented the Spaatz Award to just over 1,500 cadets.
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