Overlake Squadron Earns Civil Air Patrol Recognition

Members of the Redmond-based Overlake Composite Squadron received several promotions and recognitions at a state Civil Air Patrol (CAP) conference held April 3 and 4 in Wenatchee.

Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary program of the U.S. Air Force and performs search and rescue, disaster relief and homeland security missions at the request of local, state and federal government agencies.

The Overlake Composite Squadron is made up of 45 cadets and 20 adults who meet every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at the . Throughout the year, squadron members conduct various community service projects while learning about leaderhip, aerospace and engineering.

The following members of the Overlake Composite Squadron were recognized last weekend:

• Capt. Michael Holliday (from Kirkland), Unit Commander of the Year, Logistician of the Year
• Sr. Master Sgt. Michele Stanish-Walls, Cadet Programs Officer of the Year
• Capt. John Hughes, Wing Commander's Commendation
• 2nd Lt. Philip Osborn (Kirkland), Public Affairs Officer of the Year

The following cadets were recognized at the squadron's meeting last Tuesday:

• Cadet Kelly Walls, CAP Billy Mitchell Award, promoted to second lieutenant
• Cadet Don Carroll (Kirkland, Lake Washington High), promoted to chief master sergeant
• Cadet Shane Wilhelm, promoted to chief master sergeant

For more information on the Overlake Composite Squadron, visit overlakecap.org orfacebook.com/overlakesquadron. Parents or young people who are interested in the program are welcome to stop by one of the Tuesday meetings.