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Gainesville Excels at Wing Conference

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FLWG Color Guard poses with Interim National Commander, Brig Gen Amy Courter.

Several members of Gainesville Composite Squadron were presented with awards at the 2008 Florida Wing Conference in Orlando on February 2-4th.

Gainesville cadets Josh Davidson, Tiffany Jakowczuk and Tim Lhota, who are members of the Florida Wing Color Guard, earned the Lt Col Thomas C. Welch Award by winning the Wing Academic Competition. This panel-quiz style competition covered leadership, aerospace, current events, CAP history and other topics. Gainesville's cadets were 1st out of 18 teams in the competition.

Captain Christian Campbell was awarded a Commander's Commendation and was received the Florida Wing Cadet Programs Circle of Excellence award. He also received the Garber Award.

Captain Leslie Ballard received the Garber Award.

C/Maj John Samonas received the Col. Bob Owens Award, as well as a Commander's Commendation.

Commander's Commendations were also presented to Captain Tom Beukelman and Captain Gene Smith.

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May 24, 2008
Squadron Fun Day (BBQ)
May 31, 2008
National Cadet Competition
June 26 - 29, 2008
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June 29 - July 05, 2008
National Conference - Orlando
August 6 - 09, 2008

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