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Orange County Comp Squadron Wins Unit Citation Award

Col. Crawford presents Unit Citation
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Col David Crawford (left) presents the Unit Citation Award to Capt Ronald Watkins, Squadron Commander, on 12 APR 2016. Photo Credit: 2dLt Lynne Albert, PAO, MER-NC-150 (click image to view full size)
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Col Crawford presents the Award in Hillsborough

By 2d Lt Lynne Albert
Orange County Composite Squadron Public Affiars Officer

5/17/2016–Hillsborough, NC–The Orange County Composite Squadron recently won the CAP Unit Citation Award. The Wing Commander, Col David Crawford, presented the Award certificate and banner to Capt Ronald Watkins, the Squadron Commander, on Thursday, 12 May 2016 in Hillsborough, NC.

Col Crawford stated that, “he was honored to recognize the squadron for its’ outstanding performance from 15 Nov 2014 to 15 Nov 2015.” He noted that the Unit Citation Award is awarded for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement which sets the unit above and apart from similar units.

During the Award presentation, Col Crawford recognized the cadets and Senior Members who had participated in recruiting, cadet activities, O-flights, AEX events, Color Guard, CyberPatriot, Emergency Services, CAP trips, and PAO activities during the Award period.

Col Crawford also recognized C/SSgt Caleb Mize for winning the MER recruiting contest (cadet division.) Cadet Mize recruited more new CAP members than any other cadet in the Region.

Following the formal presentation, Col Crawford spoke with the squadron about his history in CAP and how CAP made him the person he is today. He closed the presentation with the thought that “the future for CAP is brighter than it’s ever been!”