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News - Tyler Composite Squadron Promotions , 11 August 2010
TYLER, Texas – On Aug. 3, 2010, several Tyler Composite Squadron members were promoted and recognized for their outstanding accomplishments.
Cdt. Cliff White was promoted to Cadet Airman; he had previously attended the 2010 Texas Wing Encampment and has also attended many squadron activities.
Cdt. Juliana Volberding was promoted to Cadet Senior Airman; she also attended the Texas Wing Encampment this year, as well as the Lone Star Emergency Services Academy (LESA) where she was an honor graduate. “You always seem to hear her above everyone else in a flight; she also motivates her fellow team member to get the job done,” said Cadet 1st Lt. Issac Neidrauer.
The last cadet recognized was Chris Baucom, promoted to Cadet Chief Master Sergeant. He recently returned to the squadron after having staffed the Advanced Training School at the Texas Wing Encampment. “He is extremely active, and will never quit at anything,” was Cadet 1st Lt. Jesse Carr's comment.
On the senior side, Cindy Renea was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. She is the squadron's Administration Officer and a pilot, “We don’t know what we would do without her,” said squadron commander Maj. Robert “Skip” Smith.
The last person on the list was the squadron commander himself, Robert “Skip” Smith, who was promoted to Major. “He has made the Tyler Composite Squadron the way it is today,” remarked former squadron commander Lt. Col. Lou Thomas.
Also recognized for outstanding volunteer service were Cadets Miri Niedrauer, Isaiah Neidrauer, and Sarah Fitzgerald. They participated in a recent visit to a veterans' nursing home in Dallas, Texas where they presented gifts and took time to talk with many of the veterans who reside there.
In the end, these and other members like them are the reason that the Tyler Composite Squadron has grown and matured in pursuit of excellence.
Cadet Master Sgt. Peter Goodwin, CAP