Last update: 03 FEB 2008

20 JAN 08 - Sq18 Color Guard wins at Wing! by 1stLt Ha, CAP The Sq18 Color Guard, representing SF Bay Group 2, competed at the annual California Wing Cadet Competition held this year at Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc. The Sq18 cadets faced other delegate teams from throughout the state. They stayed at the visiting NCO quarters & thoroughly enjoyed the base experience! The Sq18 Color Guard underwent roughly two days of squaring-off against the best teams in the Wing. They were evaluated in physical as well as in academic competitions. One of the areas they were judged was the standard drill (above). They demonstrated great precision & coordination in their movements. As a result the Sq18 Color Guard came in first place in that category! By the end of the Competition, the Sq18 Color Guard earned first place in three more categories: In-rank Inspection, Outdoor Practical Drill, and Team Written Exam. Additionally, two Sq18 Color Guard members won individual recognitions. As a result of their accomplishments, the Sq18 team came in first place overall! The Sq18 Color Guard & its support staff were thrilled to hold the "First Place" plaque (above)!

22 DEC 07 - 2007 Sq18 Cadet earns Spaatz! by 1stLt Ha, CAP Sq18's annual 2007 Holiday Party was held at the San Leandro Veterans' Memorial Building in San Leandro. A Cadet Change-of-Command ceremony was held as Cadet Chief Sutton (above-2nd from right) took command. Those attending the party watched a photo slideshow recapping Sq18's 2007 activities. Sq18 was honored to have the California Wing Commander & former Sq18 Commander-Colonel Ken Parris (above-far left) in attendance. Colonel Parris presented Sq18's Cadet Colonel Doug Crawford with the Spaatz Award. The Award is the highest achievement in the CAP Cadet Program. The Sq18 senior staff was proud to finally see one of its own cadets earn the Spaatz! Cadet Colonel Crawford, a graduate of Fremont Christian School & currently a senior at Bethany University, has been a valuable member of Sq18 as well as California Wing. He rose through the Cadet ranks rapidly & served in numerous command-level positions at various Wing Activities. Cadet Colonel Crawford also serves as the Wing Chairman of the Cadet Advisory Council (CAC).

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