Guest of honor

was Congressman and Mrs. Mack Collins (3rd Dist, R). Collins is also one

of CAP's own. He holds the grade of lieutenant colonel in the National

Capital Wing.

As guest speaker,

in his remarks, Collins emphasized his admiration for the cadets "who

are working hard to become good citizens."

Following his

speech, Collins joined Georgia Wing Commander Col. Don Greene, Group 3

Commander Lt. Col. Joe L. Knight III, and Squadron Commander Maj. Vince

Murray II in presenting awards to squadron members.

Collins presented

the two most prestigious awards to cadet brothers from Hogansville. Cadet

Matt Morgan received the General Billy Mitchell Award and was promoted

to Cadet 2nd Lt. His brother, Cadet Tim Morgan, received the Amelia Earhart

Award and was promoted to Cadet 1st Lt.

The award for

Cadet of the Year went to Cadet Maj. John Waters of Peachtree City. 2nd

Lt. Janet Mellard of Sharpsburg, a member of CAP for only thirteen months,

was recognized as Senior Member of the Year.

Civil Air Patrol

is the official U. S. Air Force Auxiliary. All CAP members are unpaid

volunteers. There are 25,996 cadets and 36,354 senior members nationwide.