Friday evening, November 10, the
Lackland Cadets reported in at Camp
Mabry. Staff members where standing by to search their luggage and
after signing-in and getting settled in their dorm rooms, they where
whisked of to class. During the next couple of days, the Cadets where
given intermediate training in leadership, effective communication
skills, were introduced to the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Protection
Policy, United States Air Force Core Values and an extensive
instruction in drill and ceremonies and customs and courtesies were
also given.
On Saturday, November 11 the cadets woke early, and to their surprise
the temperature had dipped to the low 40s. PT was conducted outdoors
and was followed by instructional classes which took place the most of
the day. The Cadets where given an assignment which required them to
write a speech and also study the materials learned though out the
weekend for a final comprehensive test.
On Sunday, November 12, the temperature was very brisk and the Cadets
warmed up with drill and ceremonies as most of them got to drill the
flight as a Flight Sergeant using the techniques they had previously
learned. As the graduation approched, parents and guest began arriving
and found their way to the Audie L. Murphy Building, where the
graduation was to take place. The Cadets received high compliments for
their team work, accomplishments, and overall morale for the weekend.
NCOA cadet staff member, C/Lt Col Nathan Yalcin announced that this was
not only his best class so far to teach, but was the largest NCOA class
every at the Texas Wing-level CTEP School. All 52 cadets graduated with
honors and earned their red and blue cord which they can now proudly
wear anywhere within the Texas Wing. The Cadets accepted their
certificate and began wearing their cords proudly.
The Lackland Cadets finished up the weekend with a visit to Texas
Capital in Austin, before making their journey home to San Antonio,
Texas.
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