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.
Officers, click here to learn how to apply for a Florida Wing Driver's License.
New Members
Welcome to our newest members, C/AB Robert Baldree, C/AB Zach Smith and C/AB Russell VanSickle.
Promotions
1st Lt Richard Lhota
C/2d Lt Timothy Lhota
Maj Christian Campbell
Congratulations
C/Timothy Lhota - Billy Mitchell Award C/Daniel Cook - Billy Mitchell Award Color Guard - National Champions Capt Leslie Ballard - Meritorious Service Award C/John Samonas - Spaatz Award
