Cadets

Despite COVID restrictions, four Monroe Cadets finished all of the requirements for their Wright Brothers Award, the first milestone in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

Lt Col Mario Accardo, Commander of Group 705 held an essay contest regarding leadership during COVID. Monroe's own Cadet Mary Wright won the competition for the Airmen Category.

Cadet Cameryn Jenkins was promoted to C/1st Lt and appointed Cadet Commander. Jenkins also was awarded the Air Force Association Squadron Cadet of the Year Award. Cadet Zhakharius Dafney-Holloway was promoted to Cadet Airman First Class.

Brenden Murray and Seth Jenkins of St. Mary Catholic Central’s hockey team discuss how the Civil Air Patrol helped prepare them for leadership on and off of the ice. 

Story by the Monroe News.....