Cadets from the Lackland Cadet Squadron
began arriving
five hours prior
to the launch of the Fiesta Flambeau Parade, downtown San Antonio. The
Cadets rendezvoused at the Lackland Squadron, completing a final
uniform and equipment inspection and practice before leaving for their
singated spot within the parade grounds. Prior to the final practice,
the Cadets in the Color Guard worked though weeks of practice, the
Cadets in the Color Guard worked though weeks of practice, before this
major event. The Color Guard consisted of five Cadets, which was
commanded by C/Amn Mary Helen Garcia, joined by C/SrA Colleen Rojas,
C/AB Damian Moulder, C/Amn Nicole Miglis and C/AB Robert Cockrell.
After completing their inspection, the Cadets converged on downtown San
Antonio, where they joined thousands who were to be in the parade.
After finding their position, the cadets stood by, waiting for the go
signal. Promptly at 7PM, the signal was given, and the Cadets began
marching on the 3 mile parade, which was to be viewed by well over
500,000 citizens of San Antonio. Behind the Color Guard was a detail,
also from Lackland which held C/TSgt Tasha Henderson and C/AB Donald
Kowalewski whom were marched by C/CMSgt Gus Rojas. C/Maj Paul Rojas and
C/AB Nicholas Burgess served by passing water to Cadets, when needed.
The event was a huge success, and the Lackland Squadron will look
forward to marching in next year's parade.
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