Huntington
– Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci honored Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Joanna Gerdvil of
the Civil Air Patrol’s Leroy R. Grumman Cadet Squadron at the July 16 Town
Board meeting for earning the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and achieving the Mitchell
Award.
“Cadet
2nd Lieutenant Gerdvil is an inspiration to other young women who aspire to be
a part of the Air Force,” said Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci. “Such an
accomplishment is not easy, but Joanna has proven that she is a committed
member of her squadron.”
The
Civil Air Patrol is the Civilian Auxiliary of the U.S Air Force by act of
Congress and performs emergency services under FEMA. Gerdvil is a member of the
Leroy R. Grumman Cadet Squadron, one of the 6 squadrons on Long Island. The
Cadet program trains young men and women, ages 12 to 20, in leadership,
aerospace, safety, moral leadership, physical fitness and emergency services.
Cadet
2nd Lieutenant Gerdvil has excelled in this program and has received the
Mitchell Award, an honor looked on very highly by all military academies. The
Mitchell Award also earns Joanna the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
The
General Billy Mitchell Award is earned by Civil Air Patrol cadets who have
successfully completed the second phase of the cadet program. It marks the end
of the enlisted phase of the cadet program; cadets are promoted to Cadet Second
Lieutenants upon receipt and, by extension, Cadet Officers.
In
the photo (l-r): Honoree Joanna Gerdvil with Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci and
the Huntington Town Board.
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