Ascension Composite Squadron proudly announces promotion of five cadets during a special ceremony during our weekly meeting Monday night, 1 Feb 2010, at the Gonzales Public Safety Center.
Those receiving promotions were: David Kelly of Dutchtown, achieving the Maj. Gen. John F Curry award and promoted to the rank of C/Airman; Chase Blank of Lutcher, Joseph Phillips of Denham Springs and Codey Pike of Gonzales, all received the H.H. “Hap” Arnold award and promoted to the rank of C/Airman 1st Class. My-kel Pardue, currently the squadron’s highest ranking cadet, received the Lindbergh award and rank of C/Master Sergeant (pictured), making him a Senior Grade NCO. In order to meet the requirements for these achievements and earn promotions, each cadet must demonstrate a certain level of understanding and display of the core values as well as customs and courtesies. They pass written tests on Leadership and Aerospace education and meet minimum requirements for PT. In return for their hard work and enthusiasm, the cadets go on camping trips, field trips, attend encampments, leadership academies, orientation flights and they participate in emergency service training.
