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Our squadron has been recognized for our success over the years. We have received many awards.  Click on each award to see more about the award.

Unit Awards

• 2001 Civil Air Patrol Squadron of Distinction -- National
  • The squadron of distinction award is given to the outstanding squadron in the region by National Headquarters.  There are only 8 of these awards given each year.  
• 2001 Civil Air Patrol Squadron of Merit -- National
  • The squadron of Merit award is given to the outstanding squadron within a Wing (state).  There are 52 wings in Civil Air Patrol and therefore 52 of these awards are given each year.  
• 2000 Oregon Wing Squadron of Distinction -- Oregon Wing
  • Oregon wing has given a squadron of the year award for many years.  This award is given by the Wing Commander to the outstanding squadron.
• 2000 Squadron of Merit
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• Most Improved Squadron
  • Oregon Wing recognized the most improved squadron with this award.   
• National Unit Citation Award
  • Unit Citation Award is given for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement which clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units: 
    (1) Recognition of meritorious service should cover a period of at least 12 months in order to permit the recommending authority to consider simultaneously units with related missions, compare all the units within their wing or region, and select the truly outstanding unit meriting the award. 
    (2) Recognition of outstanding achievements intended to recognize a single specific act or notable accomplishment that is separate and distinct from the normal mission or regular function of the unit. The period of an outstanding achievement is normally short and characterized by definite beginning and ending dates.

National Squadron of Distinction awards program

• Squadron of Distinction
  • The CAP Squadron of Distinction Program is an annual program established to recognize the top CAP composite or cadet squadron regionally and nationally for distinctive accomplishments in the cadet program during the preceding calendar year. National Headquarters/CP will determine a Squadron of Distinction for each of the eight CAP regions. One of these eight squadrons will then be selected to receive recognition at the annual National Board meeting and presented a $500 honorarium sponsored by the family of the late Brigadier General F. Ward Reilly, CAP. National Headquarters designates the Squadron of Distinction based on the following criteria: 
    (1) Squadron Strength - A minimum of 12 cadets at the beginning of the calendar year. 
    (2) Squadron Growth Rate - Reflected by an active recruiting and retention program. 
    (3) Cadet Achievement - Reflected by Mitchell, Earhart, Phase IV and Spaatz awarded during the calendar year. 
    (4) Cadet Encampment Attendance - Reflected by first-time encampment attendance of squadron cadets. 
    (5) Cadet Orientation Flight Participation - Reflected by the participation of squadron cadets in the Flight Orientation Program. 
• Squadron of Merit

  • The Squadron of Merit award is an annual award established to recognize the top cadet or composite squadron in each wing. The same criteria used to select the Squadron of Distinction will be used to determine Squadrons of Merit.

Individual Awards

• Frank G. Brewer-Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aerospace Award
  • LtCol. Theodore S. Kyle received the regional and national award for 2000 for Senior members.
  • Lt Col. Les Peterson received the regional award in 1993 for Senior members.
  • The Brewer awards are presented in commemoration of Frank G. Brewer, Sr., and his lifelong interest in aviation, youth, and education. Recognition is given to individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions, out of selfless devotion, to the advancement of youth in aerospace activities. Nominees are evaluated on CAP program support, significance of accomplishment, community involvement, and support of all facets of the aerospace education mission.
• Exceptional Service Award
  • LtCol. Les Peterson received this award for his outstanding work leading the squadron in the year 2000.
  • The Exceptional Service Award is giver for exceptionally outstanding service to CAP in a duty of great responsibility while serving in any capacity with CAP. However, the duty should carry the ultimate responsibility for the successful operation of a region, wing, or major project within the region or wing. The discharge of such duty must involve the acceptance and fulfillment of the obligation so as to greatly benefit the wing or region and CAP.
• Squadron Commander of the year
  • Lt Col. Les Peterson in 2000 and 1992 for Oregon Wing
• Aerospace Education Officer of the year
  • Lt Col. Ted Kyle in 2000 for Oregon Wing
• Cadet Program Officer of the year
  • 1Lt. David Peterson in 2001 for Oregon Wing
• Chaplain of the year
  • Lt Col. Robert Leddon received this award for both wing and region levels
• Commander Commendations
  • The following members earned at least one Commanders Commendation in service to the squadron.
    • Les Peterson
    • Ted Kyle
    • Rick Mills
    • Joe Swetz
    • Keith Fritz
    • David Peterson
    • Sam Dome
  • The Commander’s Commendation Award is giver for outstanding duty performance where achievements and services are clearly and unmistakably exceptional when compared to similar achievements and service of members of like rank and responsibility. 

Cadet Achievement Awards

• Billy Mitchell Award
  • The following cadets received this phase II completion award since the squadron started.
    • Keith Fritz
    • David Swetz
    • Mark Stocks
    • Bryan Par
    • Sam Domes
    • Cassie Babbon
  • The General Billy Mitchell Award is given for successfully completing the specific requirements in Phases I and II of the CAP cadet program. This award is certified and awarded only by National Headquarters. 
• Amelia Earhart Award 
  • The following cadets received this phase III completion award since the squadron started.  
    • Keith Fritz
    • David Swetz
    • Sam Domes
  • The Amelia Earhart Award is given for successfully complete the specific requirements in Phase III. This award is certified and awarded only by National Headquarters. 
• Other cadet achievement
  • Many of our cadet have earned one or more of the following awards for successfully completing the specific requirements in the cadet program
    • General J. F. Curry Achievement
      General H. H. “Hap” Arnold Achievement
      Wright Brothers Achievement
      Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Achievement
      Charles A. Lindbergh Achievement
      General Jimmy Doolittle Achievement
      Dr. Robert H. Goddard Achievement

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