National Cadet Competition, Dayton OH
The National Cadet Competition Dayton, OH July 18-20 2013 We took our trip to Dayton in July in order to attend the National Cadet Competition for Civil Air Patrol Drill Teams. Our Granddaughter, Kyra Willis was a member of the team from Raleigh, NC representing the Mid East Regional Champions. There were six regions represented nationally. Each team had to win their state competition and then a regional competition to be here at the national competition. The cadets are are members of Civil Air Patrol which is an auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Civil Air Patrol is open to anyone but this competition is only open to Cadets. The Civil Air Patrol support their communities with emergency/disaster relief. It is open to young adults aged 12-18. Kyra, 14, really enjoys being a Cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. In addition, to the Drill Team , she also is a member of the Honor Guard. ...