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Civil Air Patrol Honors Cadets

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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Capt. Jurnee M. Acosta, Lancaster, has retired from the position of cadet commander of Jesse Jones Composite Squadron 304. She has served in command since Sept. 8, 2020, exceeding the standard 12-month assignment recommended by regulations. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Acosta by her squadron during her last meeting in command on May 9. Due to a current shortage of cadet officers, the duties of cadet commander will be temporarily performed by the squadron’s deputy commander for cadets, a senior member position. Acosta has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Advisory Council, where she will represent her squadron and Group 2. She will also continue as the squadron cadet recruiting officer and as an adviser to the deputy commander for cadets. Additionally, eight cadets from

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The newly promoted cadets are (from left), Ryan C. McNally, Collin J. Stritch, Trevor A. Jones, Slater J. Shannon, Aaron R. Keohane, Jonathan A. McNally, Landin J. Pryzbylkowski and Christian J. Pannell.

Squadron 304 received promotions and awards during the regular weekly meeting of the squadron on April 25. The presentations were made by Capt. Justin R. Walzl, Ephrata, the squadron’s leadership officer, during the closing formation at the squadron headquarters at Lancaster Airport. Promoted to cadet chief master sergeant and given the Neil Armstrong Award were Ryan C. McNally, Elizabethtown, and Collin J. Stritch, Lancaster. The rank of cadet technical sergeant and the Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Award were given to Aaron R. Keohane, Pequea; Trevor A. Jones, East Earl; and Slater J. Shannon, East York. Jonathan A. McNally, Elizabethtown, received the rank of cadet senior airman and the Colonel Mary Feik Award. Two cadets - Landin J. Pryzbylkowski, Lititz, and Christian J. Pannell, Holtwood - completed their second achievement, which is named for Gen. of the Air Force Hap Arnold, and were promoted to cadet first class.

Cadet Capt. Jurnee M. Acosta

The squadron, which has had its headquarters in Lancaster County since World War II, meets each Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Venture Jets Hangar, located near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome. Squadron 304 currently has 37 teenage cadet members. For more information on the Civil Air Patrol, the all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, visit www.gocivilair patrol.com or www.cap.news.

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