Falcon Field Squadron member Cadet Captain Chris Murray received the Amelia Earhart Award at a recent meeting. The Earhart Award is the third highest award a cadet may earn and has been achieved by less than 10,000 cadets in the history of the Civil Air Patrol. Cadets must meet stringent leadership, academic and physical fitness requirements and also pass an arduous 100-question comprehensive exam to merit this award. Murray is the son of Vincent Murray of Fayetteville and Kristina Thames of Union City.

Recently passed Georgia State Representative Dan Lakly was on hand to present the Earhart Award. Lakly represented District 72 (Fayette County) in the Georgia General Assembly before his death late last month.

The U.S. Civil Air Patrol is the official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. CAP Cadet Programs offer youth ages 12-18 opportunities to develop leadership skills, investigate the fundamentals of aerospace science, acquire the habit of exercising regularly, solidify their character and participate in hands-on activities that prepare them to become responsible citizens. More information on the Civil Air Patrol and the Peachtree City - Falcon Field Composite Squadron can be found at www.gawg.cap.gov/GA116.