Saturday, the 5th of March, FCCS celebrated last years achievements with our Annual Awards Banquet! As promised the food was great, camaraderie was strong and fun was had by all! Fox Cities Squadron would like to thank our guest speaker, Sean Elliott (Vice President of Safety & Advocacy at EAA) for an exciting presentation and look into the history of EAA! We look forward to sharing more events with Mr. Elliott & the EAA in the future! We would also like to thank those who traveled to be with us; Col. Rose Hunt (WI Wing Commander), and Lt Col Patrick Gaylord (NE Group Commander); as well as all the family and friends who support our Civil Air Patrol missions everyday. The annual Awards Banquet is to honor those within our Squadron who have selflessly given their time and energy to our great cause as well as to thank those who support them!
Thank you to our Color Guard team (pictured front to back): C/CMSgt Franklin, C/2nd Lt J. Chanda, C/CMSgt Niemi, C/SSgt Gossen for starting our evening! A well trained color guard signifies a sense of teamwork, confidence, pride, alertness, attention to detail, esprit de corps and discipline. Job well done!
Of course we have to get to the Congratulations! Our night was not only full of food and good friends, we also recognized those members who have given CAP a little extra. We appreciate all those who dedicate their time and energy to our Squadron as we couldn’t do it without each and every one of you!
A special Congratulations (and thank you for your hard work) goes to:
Squadron Senior of the Year & Commander’s Commendation Award:
Capt. Stacey Kreitz
Meritorious Service Award:
Maj. Robert Koehler
Squadron Cadet of the Year
(C/Lt Col Christopher R Koehler Leadership Award):
C/2nd Lt. Michael Chanda
Billy Mitchell Award:
C/2nd Lt Jacob Chanda
Squadron Cadet NCO of the Year & Red Service Award (for 2 years of Service):
C/CMSgt Matthew Niemi
10-Year Red Service Awards:
Maj. Donna Daniels
Capt. Rebekah Daniels
Achievement Awards:
Maj. Jerry Jessick
1st Lt. James Lange
2nd Lt. L. Merck
Certificate of Appreciation:
2nd Lt. Maryellen Merck
2nd Lt. Lisa Bastian
Not only are we able to celebrate these amazing accomplishments, this year we are celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Civil Air Patrol! December 1, 1941, CAP was congressionally chartered as the Official Auxiliary to the US Air Force. Want to learn more? Check out this CAP Video! and be sure to watch for Upcoming Events to help us Celebrate!
