Delaware Civil Air Patrol Cadets place second in national drill competition

Highly skilled Civil Air Patrol cadets from Delaware joined their counterparts from across the country for the 2012 National Cadet Competition held June 20-24 in Dayton, Ohio, winning second-place honors in drill. The competition is a prestigious CAP inspection and drill event that originated in 1947.

The event was held in front of special guests that included senior Air Force personnel, elected representatives and corporate America. “Civil Air Patrol’s best color guards and drill teams are front and center for the National Cadet Competition,” said CAP National Commander Maj. Gen. Chuck Carr. “This is a 65-year tradition which has inspired generations of cadets to strive for excellence. It showcases CAP’s top cadets, who work year-round to get here."

The 152 cadets competing in this year’s National Cadet Competition earned the right to attend by winning local, state and regional competitions.

The National Cadet Competition is one of more than 30 National Cadet Special Activities being sponsored by CAP across the nation this summer. These activities allow young men and women ages 12 to 20 to hone their skills in a variety of areas, including search and rescue, flight and emergency services, science, leadership fundamentals, citizenship and military courtesies, and to explore aerospace technology and aviation careers. In 2011, more than 1,000 youth participated in CAP-sponsored summer activities.