Promotions

The ACE Basin Composite Squadron received the 2023 Quality Cadet Unit Award for the 5th year in a row!  “Any cadet unit that displays strong programs fundamentals can earn” this award, which is intended to “identify squadrons that are flourishing.” The ten objective criteria used to evaluate squadrons for this award cover diverse measures of squadron success including:  cadet enrollment, orientation flight participation, cadet promotions, emergency service training, aerospace education activities, community service and senior member progress. 

Ace Basin Composite Squadron's newly created Basic Element, led by Deputy Commander of Cadets SSgt Ed Farr, C/CMSgt Kai Schweitzer, and C/SMSgt Kaytie Schweitzer, saw all participating cadets promote within the first month. Seven cadets reached their Curry achievement and started strong in their Civil Air Patrol journey. 

Four cadets from ACE Basin Composite Squadron were awarded the Wright Brother's Achievement in the month of October. Recipients included C/SSgt J. Atherton, C/SSgt S. Atherton, C/SSgt R. Atherton, and C/SSgt S. Elson. Also promoted in October were C/Amn A. Hayes, and C/SrA A. Atherton. 

ACE Basin Composite Squadron continues to excel with its promotion of ten of its members in the month of September. Six cadets and four senior members were awarded promotions at the weekly meeting in Cottageville on September 29. While promotions are always special, this month's ceremony held extra significance for two of the Squadron's families.