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WASHINGTON WING
CIVIL AIR PATROL - USAF AUXILIARY

AWARDS BOOK AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION 1941-2012

Celebrating 70th Anniversary of Civil Air Patrol

2012 AWARDS BOOK AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION WASHINGTON WING - CIVIL AIR PATROL - USAF AUXILIARY

FUTURE SECTIONS Unit Citation Region and National Brewer Awards Region and National Outstanding Awards Region and National Meritorious Service Award Region and National Exceptional Service Award Region Torch Awards Squadron Patches

This fourth addition of the awards book has some missing names and units. Information is still needed to make the book complete. We need corrections and information for the new edition. If you should find incorrect spelling or dates please let me know by phone 206/243-8020 e-mail ep8020@gmail.com or the Historical Dept. on the wing e-mail. Look to your older members to fill in the blanks. Most of the mistakes made last time hopefully have been corrected. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. I know all of you want to see your unit receive credit where due.

This addition of the Awards Book researched, assembled and printed by Lt Col Eleanor Baker Wing Historian Lt. Col. Evelyn Lundstrom-Weiss Asst. Wing Historian Lt. Col. Don Long Wing Historian Staff Lt. Col Dick Heiz Advisor

CONTENTS Forward.........................2 Table of Contents......................3 Washington Wing Commanders.......................4 Nominees to Region/National Awards Region/National Senior of the year...............................5 Region/National Cadet of the year............................6 Region/National Aerospace of the year........................................................................................7 Region/National Senior (Wing) Chaplain of the year...................7 Cadet Awards Cadet of the year.................... 8 & 9 Cadet NCO ...................10 & 11 Cadet Commander.................11 Region Torch Awards....................................................................................................................12 Cadet Quality Unity Award ..........................................................................................................12 .Department Awards Squadron Chaplain.....................13 & 14 Character Development Instructor.....................14 Senior Communicator....................15 Cadet Communicator................... .16 Counterdrug ............................ ..17 Cadet Programs..............................17 Aerospace Education .............................18 21 Public Affairs.................................................................................................................................22 & 23 Emergency Services-Support (Individual, Team or Squadron.....................................................24 Emergency Service-Ground Team Leader.....................................................................................25 Emergency Service-Observer.........................................................................................................25 Historian.....................26 Property Management................27 Safety......................28 Pilot................................................29 & 30 Special Awards Inspiration...............31 & 32 Senior Awards. Senior Member of the Year.........................................................33 Outstanding Wing Staff Officer......................................................................................................34 & 35 Squadron Award Outstanding Squadron................................................35 - 37 Outstanding Squadron Commander...............................................................................................37 Squadron of Merit..........................................................................................................................38 Miscellaneous Awards and Achievements Air Force Association... .......................39 & 40 Drill Team and Color Guard.................40 & 41 Summer Encampment Cadet Commanders..................42 & 43 50 year Members...............44 Top Training Awards. Gill Robb Wilson Awards-Seniors.........................44 & 45 Spaatz Awards-Cadet..........................46 Various Other Awards & Information Washington Wing Conference........................................................................................................47 Region, National and Other. Awards.............................................................................................48- 50 Retired Awards and Memorials.....................................................................................................51 - 65

WASHINGTON WING COMMANDERS

Maj. Col. Lt Col Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. Lt Col Col. Col. Col Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. Col Col Col. Col Phillip H. Hinkley (D)# Ed R. Shiller (D) Louis A. Wasiner (D)* David Mozes (D) Wallace Hibbard (D) Wallace Drew (D) David Mozes (D) Joseph Princen (D) Frederick N. Mills (D) Gordon W Ebbert * Joseph Princen (D) Roger A. Guilmett (D)* Stephen E. Mills (D) Kenneth K. Kerschner* Doyne Scott* (D) F. David Lambert Theodore A. Tax* Wlliam H. Hamilton Ronald K. Simmons William H. Hamilton Merle V. Starr* Douglas Jones Dale E. Newell Roy Stephenson Ernestus S. Schnabler David E. Maxwell* David Lehman 1 December 1941---20 April 1944 20 April 1944---- -----25 August 1948 1 August 1948---------1 October 1948 1 October 1948-------23 October 1951 23 October 1951--- ---28 July 1953 28 July 1953-----------12 June 1956 12 June 1956-------- --13 October 1958 13 October 1958-------14 February 1961 14 February 1961--------7 March 1962 7 March 1962----- ----1 May 1962 1 May 1962----------21 June 1963 21 June 1963--------- ----1 Nov. 1968 1 November 1968-----11 December 1971 11 December 1971---- -- 3 December 1976 3 December 1976--------3 December 1977 3 December 1977--------3 December 1978 3 December 1978--------9 May 1987 9 May 1987---------------5 May 1990 5 May 1990---------------4 October 1990 4 October 1990----------11 May 1991 11 May 1991----------------6 May 1995 6 May 1995---------------17 April 1998 17 April 1998--------------13 April 2002 13 April 2002--------------14 March 2005 14 March 2005-------------13 August 2006 13 August 2006-------------10 April 2010 10 April 2010----

* Commanders holding position for Four years or more Deceased---(D) Col. Shiller-----------------4 yrs. 4 mo. Col. Guilmett-----------5yrs. 4 mo Col. Kershner----------5 yrs. Col. Tax-----------------8 yrs. 6 mo. Col. Starr-------------------4 yrs.
# First National Commander of CAP Courier Patrol Maj. Hinkley

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT NOMINEE TO REGIONAL/NATIONAL OUTSTANDING SENIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA Nominee is a Washington Wing senior member who has performed assignments in an outstanding manner and contributed significantly to the advancement of Civil Air Patrol during several years, as well as the past year. The senior selected for this nomination should have received one or more of the Wing Awards either this year or past years. The individual is nominated as the CAP Region/National Senior member of the year. The Personnel Director in consultation with the Awards and Decorations Board and Wing Commander will select the nomination During the years 1987 through 1991 the nominee received the Wing Commanders Award.

1987 1988 1986 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
2003

Eleanor Baker James Falkner Gary Eberhardt Gordon Ebbert Stephen Carmick Richard Killingsworth

Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq.

Kandyce Lewis

Mt. St. Helens Sq

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Kathy Maxwell Don Long Not Awarded

Washington Wing Hq Group IV

David Maxwell *

Washington Wing Hq.

* NOMINEE RECEIVED REGION LIFETIME SENIOR OF THE YEAR. REGION SENDS ON TO NATIONAL. # RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD. AWARD RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING YEAR

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT NOMINEE TO REGIONAL/NATIONAL OUTSTANDING CADET MEMBER OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA Nominee is a Washington Wing Cadet who has performed assignments in an outstanding manner and contributed significantly to the advancement of Civil Air Patrol during several years as well as the past years. The Cadet selected for this award should have received one or more of the Wing Awards in either this year or past years. The cadet is nominated as the CAP Regional/National Cadet of the Year. The Director of Cadets in consultation with Wing Awards and Decorations Board and Wing Commander will select the nomination. During the years 1988 to 1991 they were presented the Wing Commanders Award. 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Jeff Lustick Robert Napier Jeff Lustick * Alton White * Skagit Sq. Olympia Sq. Skagit Sq. Stephen Mills Sq.

Jon Cairns Amy Goff Dustin Jones

Group II Overlake Sq. WA Wing Hq.

Christine Smith

WA Wing Hq.

* NOMINEE RECEIVED REGION CADET OF THE YEAR. REGION SENDS ON TO NATIONAL. # RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINEE TO REGION/NATIONAL FRANK G BREWER AEROSPACE AWARD CATEGORY 1V
2008 2009 2910 2011 Richard Edgerton *# Washington Wing Headquarters

Ewing Larby *

Mt Rainier Composite Squadron

* RECEIVED REGION CATEGORY IV BREWER AWARD. REGION SENDS ON TO NATIONAL. #RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR

NOMINEE TO REGION/NATIONAL OUTSTANDING WING CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR

1989 1990-2007 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Don Starr*# Unknown Not Given Washington Wing Headquarters

Danny Riggs *

Washington Wing Headquarters

* NOMINEE RECEIVED REGION CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. REGION SENDS ON TO NATIONAL # RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

CADET OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Cadet of the Year award is presented to a cadet in Washington Wing who has provided a good example of progress through the Civil Air Patrol program. The cadet must have shown significant leadership and made important contributions to the CAP program in Washington Wing during the past year. Nominations may be made by any CAP member and should be endorsed by the Unit Commander. The Director of Cadet Programs in consultation with the Wing Awards and Decorations Board will select the recipient. 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Paul Hansen Unknown Alvin High Judeth Seckel Gary Scott Douglas Shippy John Gilbert Jan Gieser Douglas Smith Dennis Brooke Diane Irby Cecilia Rolhholz Mark Harlin Teresia Sundstrom (Saylor) Grant Killimer Julie Masura Tie Glenn Talley Tie Charlene Purtee Jeff Lustick Robert Napier Jeff Lustick Robert Cairns Rose Purtee Mike Murray Tie Jason McMahan Tie Shannon Whitaker Mathew Purtee Jon Cairns Amy Goff Dustin Jones Zachary Miller Kristin Jones Sharon Oakley Scott McMahon Jason Hershey Christine Smith Scott Jewell Tukwila Sq. Unknown Paine Field Sq. Green River Sq. Green River Sq. Green River Sq. Ephrata Sq. McChord Sq. McChord Sq. Seattle Sq. Tri Cities Sq. unknown Olympia Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. McChord Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Olympia Sq. Skagit Sq. Olympia Sq. Skagit Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. Olympia Sq. Sandpoint Sq. Ed Hauter Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. Olympia Sq. Group II Hq. Overlake Sq. Wing Hq. Tri-Cities Sq. WAWG Staff McChord Sq. Overlake Sq. Overlake Sq. Mt St Helens Sq. Overlake Sq.

CADET OF THE YEAR (Continued)

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Christine Smith + Houston Pye + Clay Amann Bethany De Vol Not Awarded Evan Prior

WA WG Staff Interstate Sq, Mt. Rainier Sq. Green River sq. Overlake Sq.

+ NOMINEE TO REGION *RECEIVED REGION CADET OF THE YEAR. REGION SENDS ON TO NATIONAL. #RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR

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OUTSTANDING CADET NCO

CRITERIA The Outstanding Cadet NCO award is presented to a Washington Wing cadet NCO who best exemplifies qualities of a NCO. Nominations may be made by any Civil Air Patrol member and should be endorsed by the Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and Decorations Board in consultation with the Director of Cadet Programs will select the recipient. 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Mark Squire Rande Lindner Jackie Owens Anita Baker Jan Giesar Maryanne Monroe Don Sudy Greg Eres Thomas Kerr Paul Horan Unknown Fred Karr Cassis Berry Mark Milrot Michelle Helpenstell Tie Rose Pellet Tie Matthew Zion Joanna Thomas Abner Hoage Darren Fischer Randy Pargman Amy Goff Alan Tag Neil Morgan Katie Badowski Lance Stevens Nathan Heard Caros Fodor Sean Foster Sidonie Schnabler Tie Collin Wood Tie Ryan Petrosky Tie Kell Anderson Tie Sabrina Scholla Max Vav Orman Tyler Jensen Renee Brihante Seattle Sq. Spokane Sq. Renton Sq. Olympia Sq. McChord Sq. Unknown Unknown Green River Sq. Unknown Green River Sq. unknown unknown Paine Field Sq. Black Hills Sq. Port Angeles Sq. Paine Field Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Seattle Sq. Olympia Sq. Pangborn Sq. Peninsula Sq. Overlake Sq. Olympia Sq. Port Angeles Sq. Olympia Sq. Paine Field Sq. Spokane Sq. Northshore Sq. Blue Mountain Sq. Ft. Vamcouver Overlake Sq. Overlake Sq. Arlington Sq. Pangborn Sq. Port Angeles Sq. Northshore Sq. Port Angeles Sq.

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OUTSTANDING CADET NCO (Continued) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Rachel Campos Willi Kautz Mikayla Botsford Garrett Stanley Jordan Mellinger Twin W Sq Yakima Sq. Mt. Rainier Sq. Peninsula Sq. Overlake Sq.

CADET COMMANDER OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Cadet Commander of the Year is presented to a cadet commander in Washington Wing who has provided a good example of progress through the Civil Air Patrol program. The cadet must have shown significant leadership and made important contributions to the CAP program in their unit in during the past year. Nominations may be made by any member of Civil Air Patrol and should be endorsed by the Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and Decorations Board in consultation with the Director of Cadets will select the recipient. 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Shelley Bognar Leonard Johnson Rosalie Purtee Steve Lacy Ryan Rothmeyer Marshall Chalverus Mathew Purtee Marie Roush Dustin Jones Dustin Jones Amber Bernardi Kenneth Bates Scott McMahan Alex Esson Taylor Black William Johnson Matthew Hall Matthew Johnson Joshue Bergland Renee Brilhante Carlos Rangel Mason Winfield Nick Rider Jonathan Gilliam Paine Field Sq. Moses Lake Sq. Olympia Sq. Pangborn Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Sandpoint Sq. Olympia Sq. McChord Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Spokane Sq. Arlington Sq. Overlake Sq. Ft, Vancouver Sq. Overlake Sq. Pt. Angeles Sq. Fire Mt. Sq. Pt. Angeles Sq. Yakima Sq. Pt. Angeles Olympia Sq. Overlake Sq. Paine Field Sq. Overlake Sq.

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TORCH AWARD
1996 1997 1998 Matthew Prutee Jonnathan Cairnns Amy Goff Cadet of the Year Cadet of the Year Cadet of the year MENTOR David and Karen Purtee MENTOR William Kennedy MENTOR Ted Tax

CADET QUALITY UNIT AWARD

Awarded by National Headquarters to any cadet units that display strong program fundamentals which will inevitably lead to their having a vibrant Cadet Program. This award is completely objective. 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 Nationwide 118 units Columbia Basin Composite Squadron Pangborn Composite Squadron Spokane Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Nationwide 209 units Arlington Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron

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OUTSTANDING SQUADRON CHAPLAIN AWARD CRITERIA

The Outstanding Chaplain Award is presented to the Washington Wing Unit Chaplain who has provided outstanding inspiration and leadership and has performed duties in an exceptional manner in the past year. Nominations may be made by any Civil Air Patrol Member and should be endorsed by the Unit Commander. The Chaplain will select recipient in consultation with Wing Awards and Decorations Board. 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Mr. Burk Mr. Clarkson James Dennis Bill DePierro Bill DePierro Chuck Rigby Ed Shipman James Radcliff Phillip Bennett Charles Leel Unknown Unknown Don Starr Ed Shipman Don Starr Charles Leel Don Starr Marshall Ellis Lee Johnson John Tobin N. Gene Hoskinson Marshall Ellis David Franklin Charles James Thomas Willert N. Gene Hoskinson Edwin Blietz Rick Long David Paul Zimmerman Not Given Chuck James James Graham George Haberer George Haberer Not Given Rick Long + Spokane Sq. Paine Field Sq. Walla Walla Sq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Seattle Sq. Green River Sq. Tri Cities Sq. North Spokane Sq. North Star Sq.

Paine Field Sq. Green River Sq. Paine Field Sq. North Star Sq. Paine Field Sq. Tukwila Sq. Skagit Sq. Cheney Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. Renton-Tukwila Sq. Yakima Sq. Green River Sq Bellingham Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Lake Stevens Sq. Arlington Sq. Renton Sq. WA Wing Hq. Twin W Sq. Mt. St. Helens Sq. Mt. ST. Helens Sq. Arlington Sq.

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OUTSTANDING SQUADRON CHAPLAIN AWARD (Continued)

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 William Adam + William Adam + Stephen Headrick Dave Franklin William Adam Peninsula Sq. Peninsula Sq. Spokane Sq. Yakima Sq. Peninsula Sq.

+ NOMINEE TO REGION SQUADRON CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR * RECEIVED REGION SQUADRON CHAPLAIN OF THE YEAR. REGION SENDS TO NATIONAL # RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

(FORMERLY MORAL LEADERSHIP AWARD)

CRITERIA
Given to a non-chaplain member of CAP designated as the Character Development Instructor who has actively supported the CAP Moral Leadership program. This award started in 2000. Prior to 2008 this was known as the Moral Leadership Award . 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Yvonne Bjorkland McChord Sq.

Arne Loren Arne Loren Arne Loren Not Given Lowell Kappmeyer + Not Given Not Given Not Given Gerald Prior + *

Mt. St. Helens Sq. Mt. St. Helens Sq. Mt. St. Helens Sq. Interstate Sq.

Overlake Sq. REGION CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TO NATIONAL. # RECEIVED NATIONAL

+ NOMINEE TO REGION *RECEIVED INSTRUCTOR AWARD. REGION SENDS AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

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SENIOR COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Communications Award is presented to the member in Washington Wing who has contributed most significantly to the success of the communications program in the past year. Nominations may be made by any Civil Air Patrol Member and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. Director of Communications selects recipient in consultation with Wing Awards and Decorations Board. 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Richard Coty Dwight Pettibone Gary Enberhardt Betty Coyle Edwin Nicolai Rande Lindner Walt ONeill Chris Omey (McSpadden) Alex McKenzie Spencer Bahner Ray Roebuck Steven ONeil Mark McDermott Margaret Rose Robert Wright William Howard David Nichols Award Not Given Victor Doerrheim Richard Branum Award Not Given Mike Talley Bill Redd Jame Lehman Robert D Pfister Thomas Fields Michael Talley John Bittinger Curt Powers Mike Talley + Linda Garross + John Bittinger +*# Not Given Richard Branum Sandpoint Sq. Green River Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Wenatchee Sq. Cheney Sq. Skagit Sq. Seattle Sq. Tri Cities Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Ellensburg Sq. Skagit Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Ed Hauter Sq. Twin W Sq. WAWG Hq. Spokane Sq. Group III Hq. Group II Ft. Vancouver Sq. Mt. St. Helens Sq. 90 Pt. Angeles Sq. Arlington Sq. Group III Northshore Sq. Arlington Sq. Northshore Sq. Washington Wing Hq.

Washington Wing Hq.

+ NOMINEE TO REGION *RECEIVED REGION COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR. REGION FORWARDS TO NATIONAL. #RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

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CADET COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR

In honor of Gary Eberhardt who devoted many years to the Communication Department and helping Cadets become knowledgeable about communication. He was responsible for many of the improvements we now operate under. CRITERIA The Cadet Communicator of the Year Award is presented to the cadet member who contributed significantly to the communication system of Washington Wing. 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993-94 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
2011

Not Known Abner Hoage Scott Rogers Scott Rogers Michael Matterson Not Given Dan Lesch Jonathan Moore Not Given Jaen Keesler Neil Uhrig Josiah Broom Will Scheel Not Given Cody Reader Matthew Hall Eric Gregory Eric Gregory Eric Gregory Not Given Not Given Christian Stanley
Cassidy Ratayczak

Yakima Composite Squadron Olympia Composite Squadron Blue Mountain Composite Squadron Blue Mountain Composite Squadron Not Known Olympia Composite Squadron McChord AFB Composite Squadron Mt. Rainier Composite Squadron Mt. St. Helens Composite Squadron Mt. St. Helens Composite Squadron Ft. Vancouver Composite Squadron Port Angeles Composite Squadron Fire Mt. Composite Squadron Mt. Rainier Composite Squadron Mt. Rainier Composite Squadron Mt. Rainier Composite Squadron

Peninsula Composite Squadron

Bellingham Composite Squadron

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COUNTERDRUG OFFICER
CRITERIA Presented to the Counter Drug Officer who, having been accepted into the CAP counter drug program and participated in at least six actual or training counter drug missions, demonstrates a professional attitude toward the counter drug support program. 2007 2008 2009 2010 2010 2010 2011 Janet Hawken + Janet Hawken +*# Roger Callahan Roger Callahan Calvin Wilkinson Chuck Jung Ernustus Schnabler + *# Green River Sq. Green River Sq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Green River Sq. Paine Field Sq. Washington Wing Hq.

+ NOMINEE TO REGION *RECEIVED PACIFIC REGION NORM EDWARDS COUNTER DRUG OFFICER OF THE YEAR. REGION SENDS ON TO NATIONAL. #RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR

CADET PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

CRITERIA Given to the unit cadet programs officer who best demonstrates a successful cadet program for the previous year. Emphasis areas should include progress of cadets through the established program including milestone awards, cadet activities that foster enthusiasm and development, support programs for cadets to ensure success (mentoring, tutoring, etc), and support to wingwide activities. Candidate may be submitted to region/national for the Jack Sorenson Award if the nominee qualifies. 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Scott McMahan + Phil Snyder Celso Rangel + Robert Ray Michael Holliday Michele Standish-Walls Washington Wing Headquarters Northshore Composite Squadron South Sound Composite Squadron Mt St Helens Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron

+ NOMINEE TO REGION *RECEIVED REGION JACK SORENSON CADET PROGRAMS DIRECTOR AWARD IF SELECTED REGION SENDS ON TO NATIONAL. #RECEIVED NATIIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

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AEROSPACE EDUCATION AWARDS

CRITERIA The Aerospace Education Awards are awarded to a cadet, senior member, individual, and organization-business-institution outstanding in aerospace education. Nominations may be made by any Civil Air Patrol member and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. The Director of Aerospace in consultation with Wing Awards and Decorations Board selects recipient. The Wing Director of Aerospace Education forwards those selected as nominations for the Pacific Region Brewer Awards. Those selected by Region will be forwarded to National Headquarters as Region nomination for the National Brewer Awards. CADET This award is presented to a cadet who is outstanding in the unit or outside in aerospace education activities. Cadet should have made noteworthy achievement in this area. SENIOR This award is presented to a senior who is outstanding in the unit or outside in aerospace education activities. Senior should have made noteworthy achievement in this area. INDIVIDUAL this award is presented to a teacher, administrator, or individual who has made noteworthy achievement or performed a unique act of devotion to aerospace education. ORGANIZATION-BUSINESS-INSTITUTION this award is presented to the organization, institution, or business that has made significant contributions to aerospace education programs. 1977 Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. Cadet Senior Cary Bassani Helen Frizzell Tom Croson Washington StateCentral University Dennis Brooke Lorna Kringle Lonnie Pithan Washington Aerospace Assoc. Douglas Smith Evelyn Lundstrom (Weiss) Georgia Franklin Pacific Museum of Flight Lester Wright Eleanor Baker Tie Rose and Bill Mac Tie Eric Bollinger Washington 99s James Garlough Norman Williams Gary Pavlu Award Not Presented Teresia Sundstrom (Saylor) Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Airlines and WAA Ellensburg, Washington Seattle Composite Squadron Paine Field Composite Squadron Teacher and WAA Washington State Mc Chord Composite Squadron Washington Wing Hq. and WAA WAA and Museum of Flight Seattle, Washington Unknown Washington Wing Headquarters Green River Composite Sq. and WAA Unknown Washington State Green River Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters USAF-CAP Washington LO and WAA Stephen Mills Composite Squadron

1978

1979

198081

Individual Org./Bus. 1981- Cadet 82 Senior Individual Org./Bus. 1983 Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus.

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AE AWARDS (Continued)

1984

Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. 1985 Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus 1986 Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. 1987 Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. 1988 Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. Cadet Senior Individual

Tim Moore David Earl Larry Welch Washington State Aeronautics Jon Knipp Tie David Chinic Tie Harry Selland Unknown Washington State Aeronautics Steven Shultz Lorraine Robertson Earl Scott Boeing Co. Anthony Viviano Miles Darlington Scott Gardiner FAA Flight Standards Office Unknown Craig Gunter Patricia Jogtich Boeing Co. Gordie Willett Rod Franklin Carolyn Carpp Washington Aerospace Assoc. Alton White IV George Willett Patricia Kealoha Tie Byron McLaird Tie Bellevue Hobby Shop Susan Dunlop William Shelley Unknown Dick OHara Air Force Association Sherry Xander Roger Tracy Maria Kirchber Snohomish County Airport

Fort Vancouver Composite Squadron Paine Field Composite Squadron Teacher and WAA Seattle, Washington Stephen Mills Composite Squadron Unknown Washington Wing Hq. and WAA Seattle, Washington Spokane Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters American Airlines and CAP Seattle, Washington Unknown Wenatchee Composite Squadron FAA and WAA Boeing Field, Seattle Washington Washington Wing Headquarters Teacher, WPA, WAA, 99s and Young Astronauts Seattle, Washington Olympia Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters. Teacher, WAA, 99s and Young Astronauts Washington State Stephen Mills Composite Squadron Olympia Composite Squadron. Teacher and Pangborn Composite Squadron. American Airlines and Ed Hauter Sq. Dick OHara Owner Blue Mountain Composite Squadron.

1989

1990

1991

Org./Bus. Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus.

1993

WAA, Boeing Co.& Bellevue Hobby Washington State Unknown Unknown Unknown Snohomish County, Washington

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AE AWARDS (Continued) 1994 Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus. Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus Senior Individual Org./Bus Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus Cadet Senior Individual Org./Bus Cadet Senior Individual Org/Bus Cadet Senior Individual Trevor Cobb Ed Hauter Composite Squadron Paul Delong Sky Valley Composite Sq. Mark Freeman Air Force Reserve Mc Chord AFB Tie USAF Tacoma, Washington Camp Murray Tie Washington State Army Guard Dan Lesch Unknown Award not Given TSGT Lee Woodie Unknown AF Museum/Mr Baker Mc Chord AFB, Washington Carole Talich Group II CAP John DeRosia Unknown Boeing Co. Seattle, Washington Eric Ibsen Mc Chord Sq. Wayne Doty Port Angeles Sq. James Nakauchi USAF-CAP Washington LO Unknown Unknown Julia Bauler Spoken Sq.. Francine Chandler Spoken Sq. Dave Maxwell USAF RET. LNCO Microsoft Redmond WA. Jamie Treat Yakima Sq. Stephen Wallace Overlake Sq. Michael Murphy Pacific Region Staff Northwest Antique Aircraft Vancouver, Washington Josh Wallick Spokane Sq. Harlow Friday Mt. St. Helens Sq. Bob Hood, Restoration Director DeHaviland Comet Museum of Flight Seattle, WA. The Museum Of Flight Restoration Center Paine Field, Everett, WA. Jared Davis Skagit Sq. Russ Garlow Washington Wing Hq. Not Given Olympic Flight Museum Olympia, WA. Charles Meyer Ft. Vancouver Sq. Eve Buckle Tie Northshore Sq Patrick Smith Tie Washington Wing Hq. Not Given Not Given Wild Blue Wonders Team Port Angeles SQ. Richard Edgerton Seattle Sq. Not Given 446th Air Wing Mc Chord A F B

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

Org/Bus 2001 Cadet Senior Individual Org/Bus 2002 Cadet Senior Individual Org/Bus Cadet Senior Individual Org/Bus

2003

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AE AWARDS (Continued)

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Cadet Senior Individual Org/Bus Cadet Senior Individual Org/Bus Cadet Senior Ind/Org/Bus Cadet Senior Ind/Org/Bus Cadet Senior Ind/Org/Bus Cadet Senior Ind/Org/Bus Cadet Senior Ins/Org/Bus Cadet Senior Ind/Org/Bus

Jay Jacobsen Pt. Angeles Sq. Jay Jacobsen Pt. Angeles Sq. Byrne Mike CAP-RAP North American Eagle Land Speed Record Team Not Given Tom Galen Twin W Sq. Gary Garside Reserve Team Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Matthew Lenell Mt Rainier Sq Darrell Phillips Mt. St. Helens Sq. Olympia Flight Museum Olympia, WA Not Given Edgar Rojas Mt. Rainier Sq. Not Given Patrick Stack Olympia Sq. Richard Edgerton Washington Wing Hq. Brian Hawkins NASA Jared Snyder Northshore Sq. Mike Murphy Paine Field Sq. Not Given Ben Person Paine Field Sq. Joe Person Paine Field Sq. Not Given Not Given William Lewis Mt. St Helens Sq. Dan Johnson SW Washington Regional Airport

NATIONAL AEROSPACE EDUCATION OFFICER AWARD

2006 2009 Richard Edgerton Richard Edgerton Seattle Sq. Washington Wing Headquarters

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OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

CRITERIA The Outstanding Public Affairs Officer Award is presented to the unit Public Affairs officer in Washington Wing who contributed most to an outstanding unit information program during the past year. Any Civil Air Patrol member may make nomination and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. The Wing Public Affairs Officer selects the recipient in consultation with Awards and Decorations Board. 1960 1961-69 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Unknown Unknown Mrs. Schnibbe Mary Krume (Tax) Gail Wilton (Heiz) Gail Wilton (Heiz) Margaret Bower Kellie Hessler Boots Akstull Dawn Lawrence Harlan Haskell Eddie Atkinson Eddie Atkinson Eddie Atkinson Adriana Pavlinovic Zoe Moore-Forbes Florence Brown Byron McLaird Unknown Tie Unknown Tie Steve Carmick Elizeberth Goplerud-Pasky Janice Marshall Teresia Sayler Teresia Sayler Award Not Given Stephen Shoff James Barrow Award Not Given Several Sq. Members John Schmitt Zoae Sharold Tie Colleen Bol Tie Zoae Sharold Doug Jones North Star Sq. Unknown North Star Sq. Paine Field Sq. Paine Field Sq. Paine Field Sq. Sandpoint Sq. Tri Cities Sq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Tukwila Sq. North Spokane Sq. Wenatchee Sq. Wenatchee Sq. Wenatchee Sq. Sandpoint Sq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Seattle Sq. Paine Field Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Bellingham Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Bellingham Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. Mt. Saint Helens Sq. Walla Walla Sq. Fort Vancouver Sq Group II Tri-Cities Sq. Northshore Sq. Tri-Cities Sq. Bellingham Sq.

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OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (Continued)

2002

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Doug Jones Tie Diana Pietras Tie Bryce McKibben Tie Heike Ward Deborah Kawaguchi Kris Jensen Ron Kruml Ruth Peterson Not Given Ruth Peterson Philip Osborn Philip Osborn

Bellingham Sq. Ft. Vancoucer Overlake Sq. Pt. Angeles Sq. Tri Cities Northshore Seattle Sq. Lewis Co. Sq. Lewis Co. Sq. Overlake Sq. Overlake Sq.

+NOMINEE TO REGION *RECEIVED REGION ROBERT PAYTON OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD. REGION THEN SENDS ON TO NATIONAL. # RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

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EMERGENCY SERVICE AWARD SUPPORT

CRITERIA An individual, team, or squadron outstanding in Emergency Service in the past year. Any Civil Air Patrol member may make nomination and should be endorsed by unit commander. The Emergency Service Director will select recipient in consultation with Wing Awards and Decorations Board.

1972 1973-95 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Sq Indv Indv Indv Indv. Indv. Indv. Indv. Indv. Indv. Indv. Indv. Indv. Indv Indv. Indv. Indv. Team

All unit personnel Award Not Given Jonathan Moore .Jonathan Moore Scott Peterson Karl Moore Mike Keesler Rick Peterson Gary Johnson Matthew Johnson Sam McKay Renee Brilhante Clayton Amann Tie Tyler Jensen Tie Anthony Poterfield Brolin Graham Anthony Porterfield Anthony Porterfield Ops. Evaluation Team *

McChord Sq.

McChord Sq. Green River Sq. Spokane Sq. Green River Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Spokane Sq. Pt. Angeles Sq. Pt. Angeles Sq. Pt. Angeles Sq. Pt. Angeles Sq. Green River Sq. Northshore Sq. Seattle Sq. Spokane Sq. Seattle Sq. Seattle Sq. Peninsula & Lewis Co. Sq. Combined Team. Travis Stanley, Arch McCleskey, Christian Stanley, David Peterson and Jonathand Gizinski

*RECEIVED REGION DION DeCAMP GROUND TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD. REGION SENDS TO NATIONAL. # RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD.

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EMERGENCY SERVICE AWARD GROUND TEAM LEADER

CRITERIA Ground Team Leader or Urban Direction-finding Team Leader who, having earned the GTL specialty qualification, has been active both in training or actual missions during the year (completing at least three). Demonstrates a professional attitude towards ground search and rescue Started in 2003. 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Not Given Christopher Bruner Teresia Sayler Jayden Chapman Clayton Amann Not Given Not Given Kevin Finsrud Travis Stanley

Seattle Sq. Overlake Sq. Green River Sq. Green River Sq

Bellingham Sq. Peninsula Sq.

EMERGENCY SERVICE AWARD OBSERVER OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA Presented to a rated mission observer who demonstrates a professional attitude towards flying as a member of a CAP aircrew and has been active in both training and actual missions over the past year. Member must be rated (not a scanner) and have participated in at least 3 missions (actual or Training). Started in 2003

2003 Rob Nesbit 2004 John Lopez 2005 Janet Hawken 2006 Sharleen Hill 2007 Paula Mangum 2008 Harvey Hawken 2009 Not Given 2010 Anthony Porterfield 2011 Not Given

WA Wing Hq. McChord Sq. Green River Sq. McChord Sq. WA Wing Hq. WA Wing Hq. Bellingham Sq.

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OUTSTANDING HISTORIAN AWARD

CRITERIA The Outstanding Historian Award will be awarded to the unit historian in Washington Wing who contributed the most to their unit historical program during the past year. The unit must also write a narrative report of their unit activities for the year with any photos and news paper articles, as required by regulations, to be turnedn to Wing Historian. Any Civil Air Patrol member may make nomination and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. Wing Historian will select recipient in consultation with the Wing Awards and Decorations Board. 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993-96 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Steve Carmick Abbey Boyle Robert Rogers Sr. Anthony Bonanzino Award Not Given Kandyce Lewis Cheryl Schmitt Diana Pietras Diana Pietras Sharon Stansbery Diana Pietras Diana Pietras Diana Pietras Kandyce Lewis Diana Pietras Diana Pietras Diana Pietras Diana Pietras Jamie Treat Diana Pietras Tie Patty Sibitzly Tie Fire Mountain Sq. Ed Hauter Sq. Spokane Sq. Unknown Mt. Saint Helens Sq. Overlake Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Mt. Rainier Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Mt. St. Helens Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Yakima Sq. Ft Vancouver Lewis Co. Sq.

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PROPERTY MANGEMENT OFFICER

(FORMELY UNIT LOGISTICS AWARD) CRITERIA The Unit Property Mangement Award is presented to the unit or officer in Washington Wing that best maintains a high level of accountability in the area of logistics, submits inventories on time, keeps paper work current, and maintains supplies in good order at the unit. The unit maintains vehicles properly and is current on insurance and reports. 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000-05 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2010 2010 2010 2011 Fort Vancouver Composite Squadron Olympia Composite Squadron Northshore Composite Squadron Port Angeles Composite Squadron Port Angeles Composite Squadron Fire Mountain Composite Squadron Ed Hauter Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Not Given Harvey Hawken Eileen Hatfield Tie Jamie Treat Tie Neil Uhrig Tie Ted Hanson Tie Michael Talley Harvey Hawken Tie Michael Holliday Tie Carole Rogers Tie
Harvey Hawken+ *#

Washington Wing Headquarters Pangborn Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Spokane Composite Squadron Twin W Composite Squadron Arlington Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Overlake Composite Squadron Blue Mountain Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters

+ NOMINEE TO REGION *RECEIVED REGION PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AWARD. REGION SENDS ON TO NATIONAL. # RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

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UNIT SAFETY OFFICER OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Unit Safety Award of the Year is presented to the unit in Washington Wing who has the best safety program. The unit maintains good safety records and constantly educates and practices safety with all unit personnel. Nominations may be made by any Civil Air Patrol member and should be endorsed by the Unit Commander. The Safety Officer in consultation with the Wing Awards and Decoration Board selects the recipient. 1992 1993 1994-95 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Dale Heaton Louis Sherry Award Not Given Dennis Murray Michael Howell Bradley Goldman Bill Kennedy Not Given George Minnich Michael Osborne Kenneth Butler George Minnich William Teeter William Lewis George Minnich George Minnich + George Minnich + George Minnich Diana Pietras Tie Coleen Hack Tie Gerald Prior Mount Rainier Sq. Spokane Sq. Port Angeles Sq. Twin W Sq. Group II Paine Field Sq. Renton Sq. Unit- Lake Stevens Grp-Group IV Unit-Renton Sq. Yakima Sq. Mt. St. Helens Renton Sq. Renton Sq. Renton Sq. Renton Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq. Overlake Sq.

+ NOMINEE TO FEGION. *RECEIVED REGION SAFETY OFFICER OF THE YEAR. REGION FORWARDES ON TO NATIONAL. # RECEIVED THE NATIONAL AWARD THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

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PILOT OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Wade-Ogden Memorial Award is presented to a pilot in Washington Wing who demonstrated a professional attitude toward flying, and shows concern for safety. He/she makes an outstanding contribution to the Civil Air Patrol flying program, is active in search missions and cadet orientation flights. Any Civil Air Patrol member may make nominations and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. The Operations Director will select the recipient in consultation with the Wing Awards and Decorations Board. 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Floyd Mac McSpadden Floyd Mac McSpadden Tommy Faught Rollie Tuller Carl Swartz Floyd Mac McSpadden Brian Holmes Bill Brotherton Carole Talich Ted Miholovich Bob Wilder Donald Boyle Steven Lindberg Calvin Wilkinson Tie David Brown Tie David Brown David Brown James Laird Alan King Long Nguyen Tie Richard Shortridge Tie Long Nguyen Brian Slater Richard Shortridge Cal Wilkinson Lloyd Berg Angus McKinnon Deane Page Ted Burke Green River Sq. Green River Sq. Olympia Sq. Sandpoint Sq. Green River Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Moses Lake Sq. North Shore Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Olympia Sq. Paine Field Sq. Fir Mountain Sq. Green River Sq. Bellingham Sq. Bellingham Sq. Bellingham Sq. Bellingham Sq. Olympia Sq. Seattle Sq. Group I Hq. Seattle Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Group I Green River Sq. Peninsula Sq. Unknown Overlake Sq. Mt. Rainier Sq.

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PILOT OF THE YEAR (Continued) 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Wade Sullivan Michael Mason Mitch Johnson Angus McKinnon + Cal Wilkinson Harlan Zentner Chuck Jung Chuck Jung Ralph Black Group V Mt. Rainier Sq. Spokane Sq. Skagit Sq. Green River Sq. Renton Sq. Paine Field Sq. Paine Field Sq. Paine Field Sq.

+ NOMINEE TO REGION

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INSPIRATION AWARD
(CRITERIA) The inspiration Award is presented to Civil Air Patrol member in Washington who, through word and deed, has provided support and inspiration to others. Nominations may be made by any Civil Air Patrol member and should be indorsed by Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and decoration board makes selection. 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Paul McDonald Mary Tax Barbara Keesee Rose Sloan Ted Tax Gary Fasnacht Chesley Stevenson Harland Lindner Bill Mack Mary Danner Don Starr James Crittenden John Pickett Gordon Ebbert Ann Loring Ed Nicolai David Reese Tom Rogers Steve Kunkel Judy Guyer Mike Murray Tie Trent Mills Tie Alan Garcia Tie Phil Jones Tie Dick Shortridge Stanley Plummer Debara Sander Kathy Maxwell Robert & Charlene Boucher Shannon Esson Zoae Sharold Lorraine Robertson Jared Davis Unknown Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Sandpoint Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Olympia Sq. Unknown Spokane Sq. Green River Sq. Mt. Rainier Sq. Paine Field Sq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Port Angeles Sq. Moses Lake Sq. Paine Field Sq. Wenatchee Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Blue Mountain Sq. Pangborn Sq. Unknown Sandpoint Sq. Unknown Unknown Unknown Twin W Sq. Twin W Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Moses Lake Sq. Ft. Vancouver Sq Tri-Cities Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Skagit Sq.

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

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INSPIRATION AWARD (Continued) 2003 Cary Bassani Tie Richard Killingsworth Tie Jared Davis Tie Brian Slater Gordon Ebbert Todd Wigal Mike Talley Tie Mel Anderson Tie Samuel Fujinaka Paula Stack Mary McNary Edward Lane Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Skagit Sq. Fire Mt. Sq. Moses Lake Sq. Skagit Sq. Arlington Sq. Fairchild Sq. Skagit Sq. Southsound Sq. Port Angeles Sq. Overlake Sq.

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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SENIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Senior Member of the Year is one who performs Civil Air Patrol duties in an outstanding manor during the past year. He/she contributes above and beyond the call of duty to the advancement of the CAP program. Any CAP member may make nomination and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and Decorations Board will select recipient. From 1984-92 award was not given in favor of Male Senior and Female Senior of the year instead. That award is now retired 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984-92 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Pat Burke Unknown Charles Young Unknown Bill Berrie Unknown Rollan Tuller Paine Field Sq. Brian Holmes Unknown Ed Nicolai Wenatchee Sq. Floyd Mac McSpadden Green River Sq. Larry Fugle Olympia Sq. Raymond Danner Mt. Rainier Award Not Given in favor of outstanding female and male award now retired Tim Vik Sandpoint sq. Ralph Andreason Olympia Sq. Karen Purtee Washington Wing Hq. Phillip Williams Spokane Sq. Mark Norton Paine Field Sq. Ernie Schnabler Fort Vancouver Sq. Margaret Anderson Northshore Sq. Carole Rogers Blue Mt. Sq. Dan Pietras Ft. Vancouver Sq. Karen Walter Northshore Sq. Cal Wilkinson Green River Sq. Kandyce Lewis Mt. St. Helens Sq. Norman Shelly Mt. St. Helens Sq. Dawn Holbrook Yakima Sq. Jamie Treat Yakima Sq. Kandyce Lewis Mt. St. Helens Sq. William Lewis Mt. St. Helens Sq. Phllip Snyder Mt. St. Helens Sq. John Bittinger Washington Wing Hq. REGION SENDS TO

*RECEIVED REGION SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD. NATIONAL. # RECEIVED NATIONAL AWARD.

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OUTSTANDING WING STAFF MEMBER

CRITERIA The outstanding Wing Staff Member Award is presented to the Washington Wing Staff Member who has excelled through outstanding leadership. He/She has provided guidance and demonstrated a professional attitude in the department. Wing Awards and Decorations Board in consultation with Wing Commander selects recipient.

1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Patrick Ledray Richard Mullert Tie Charles Young Tie Evelyn Lundstrom (Weiss) James Newport Unknown Betty Coyle Unknown Phyllis Johnson Betty Lambert (Peters) Norman Williams Carol Endsley Award not Given Harlan Lindner Jack McLaughlin Minnie McLaughlin Don Myers Edwin Baker Unknown David Byers Gererd Bentley Karen Purtee John Gray Patricia Starr Donald Boyle David Purtee Treasa Jones Debara Sander Kathy Maxwell Not Given Cynthia Zinnecker Desmond Reid Evan Windom Ed Van Dusen Dave Maxwell Kathy Maxwell Robert Ross

Cadet Logistics Unknown Emergency Services Operations Communications Operations Cadet Department Administration Emergency Service ESTA Personnel Administration Senior Training Finance Finance Aircraft Maintenance Public Affairs Senior Training Administration/Personnel Aircraft Maintenance Special Schools Administration Finance Cadet Programs Finance Administration IT Counter Drug Logistic Finance Wing IT

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OUTSTANDING WING STAFF MEMBER (Continued) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Harvey Hawken Tie Michael Sinclair Tie James Furlong Tie Danny Riggs Tie John Bittinger John Bittinger Don Long Property Management Senior Programs Operations Chaplain Professional Development Professional Development Administration

OUTSTANDING SQUADRON
CRITERIA The Outstanding Squadron Award is awarded to the unit who has demonstrated the best overall performance in accomplishing the mission of Civil Air Patrol. This includes submitting all reports and other records as required on time. The Reports Control Officer will select recipient with Wing staff input and consultation with Wing Awards and Decorations Board. . 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 Wenatchee Squadron Spokane Squadron Spokane Squadron Paine Field Squadron Peninsula Squadron Paine Field Squadron Paine Field Squadron Spokane Squadron Tri Cities Squadron Tri Cities Squadron Green River Squadron Cowlitz Squadron McChord Squadron Wenatchee Squadron Wenatchee Squadron North Spokane Squadron Fort Vancouver Squadron McChord Squadron Olympia Squadron Tukwila Squadrong Port Angeles Squadron Paine Field Squadron Olympia Squadron Olympia Squadron Bellingham Squadron Stephen Mills Squadron

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OUTSTANDING SQUADRON (Continued) 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 Bellingham Squadron Stephen Mills Squadron Overlake Squadron Tie Bellingham Squadron Tie Spokane Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron Mt. Rainier Comosite Squadron Mt Rainier Composite Squadron Blue Mt Composite Squadron Mt Rainier Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Spokane Composite Squadron Mt Rainier Composite Squadron Twin W Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron Twin W Composite Squadron Spokane Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Fire Mountain Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron Twin W Composite Squadron Northern Desert Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Mt St Helens Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Green River Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Pangborn Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron Mt Rainier Composite Squadron

Group III & Wing Group II Group II Group I Group III Group IV Group V Group IV & Wing Group I Group II Group III Group IV Group IV & Wing Group I Group II Group IV Group II & Wing Group III Group IV Group V SE Area & Wing NE Area NW Area SW Area

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OUTSTANDING SQUADRON (Continued)

2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2011

Paine Field Composite Squadron Spokane Composite Squadron Mt Rainier Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Peninsula Composite Squadron Spokane Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Unknown Overlake Composite Squadron

NW Area & Wing NE Area SW Area SE Area NW Area & Wing SW Area NE Area SE Area

OUTSTANDING SQUADRON COMMANDER

CRITERIA This award honors the commander who, having held the position for at least six months, best exemplifies the role of a CAP commander which includes building an active, effective and efficient unit; devising ways for each member to contribute to the unit, advancing member training, developing the leadership skills of subordinates, accomplishing unit projects, and contributing to the attainment of wing objectives, while exemplifying the values of CAP. 2007 Daniel Whalen Lewis County Composite Squadron 2008 Chuck Jung Paine Field Composite Squadron 2009 Vickie Scholla Northern Desert Composite Squadron 2010 Michael Holliday Overlake Composite Squadron 2011 Michael Holliday Overlake Composite Squadron

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SQUADRON OF MERIT
CRITERIA An annual award established to recognize the top cadet or composite squadron in each wing. Note that the 2007 award is for performance during calendar year 2006. 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Bellingham Composite Squadron Mt St Helens Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Lewis County Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Lewis County Composite Squadron Peninsula Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Not Known

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AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION AWARD WASHINGTON STATE OR TACOMA CHAPTER

CRITERIA The Washington State Air Force Association Awards are presented to a cadet and senior. Any Civil Air Patrol member may make nominations and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and Decorations Board in consultation with Director of Cadets, Director of Senior Training, and the Wing Commander will select the recipients. CADET: The award is presented to a cadet who has been outstanding in the cadet program. Significant leadership and important contributions to the Civil Air Patrol program must have been shown. The recipient should have an outstanding record in the past year, as well as previous years. SENIOR: The award is presented to a senior who has performed assignments in an outstanding manner and contributed to the overall Civil Air Patrol program in the past year, as well as previous years. 1986 1986 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 2000 Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Senior Cadet Cadet Gary Anselmo Not Known Kip Boyle Georgia Franklin Tie James Falkner Tie Jeffrey Lustick Gary Eberhardt Doug Faini Dick Killingsworth Rosalie Purtee Jack McLaughlin Alton White Douglas Jones Ryan Rothmeyer Rande Lindner Edward Lloyd Eugene Peterson Ryan Putman Not Given J. Daniel Bauer Paul DeLong Mariah Donaldson Not Given Dustin Jones Kathy Maxwell Bradley Goldma RETIRED Irene Hermanspan Mike Hipp Spokane Composite Squadron Green River Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Washington Wing Headquarters Skagit Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Wenatchee Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Olympia Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Stephen Mills Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Fire Mountain Composite Squadron Cheney Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron not known Bellingham Composite Squadron Not Known Sky ValleyComposite Squadron Green River Composite Squadron Fire Mt. Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Group II Headquarters Overlake Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron

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AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION AWARD (Continued) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Jason Hershey William Lee Jamison Atchley Matthew Johnson Dan Rice Allen Fujinaka Jermie Ross Renee Brilhante Mason Winfield Regan Roshetko Mitchell Holliday Overlake Composite Squadron Northshore Composite Squadron Mt. St. Helens Composite Squadron Port Angeles Composite Squadron Northshore Composite Squadron Skagit Composite Squadron Washington Winhg Headquarters Port Angeles Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron Fairchild AFB Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron

FIRST PLACE DRILL TEAM and COLOR GUARD

1951 1952-11973 1974 1975 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991-1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Drill Team No Records Drill Team No Records Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard No Records Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Seattle Sq. * Unknown * McChord Sq. Seattle Sq. McChord Sq. Paine Field Sq. None McChord Sq. Spokane/Cheney Sqs. Ed Hauter Sq. None North Spokane None North Shore Sq. Overlake Sq. North Shore Sq. North Shore Sq.* Overlake Sq. * Fort Vancouver Sq.

Fort Vancouver Sq.* Fort Vancouver Sq.*

Northshore Sq,.

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FIRST PLACE DRILL TEAM and COLOR GUARD (Continued)

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard Drill Team Color Guard

Northshore Sq. Mt. Rainier Sq. Port Angeles Sq. Northshore Sq.

McChord AFB Sq. North Spokane

Overlake Sq. TEAM GOES ON TO NATIONAL

* FIRST PLACE IN REGION COMPETITION COMPETITIO.N. # FIRST PLACE NATIONAL

NATIONAL STANDINGS
1974 Drill Team Competition; Cadet Bowl Runner-up Trophy 1974 Drill Team Competition; Written Examination Winner Trophy

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SUMMER ENCAMPMENT CADET COMMANDERS

1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Louis Lake Carmen Griffiths Gene E. Swan Donald R. Bolles Fay Young Unknown James F. Seymour Rick DeChaineau Lynn Madden Gregory Riggs Douglas Shippy James Youker Cary Bassani Jan Giesar Dennis Brooke Diane Irby Mark Lauer Roger Johnson Mark Harlin Andrew Dickson Teresia Sundstrom Julie Masura David Anderson Ron Powers Unknown Cancelled Robert Napier Rose Purtee Michael Murray Dan Bower Mathew Purtee Sara Silver Sara Silver Dustin Jones Zach Miller Kristin Jones Sharon Oakley Scott McMahan Jason Hershey Not Known Spokane Composite Squadron Not Known Sandpoint Cadet Squadron Tacoma-Narrows Composite Sq. Seattle Composite Squadron Not Known Yakima Composite Squadron Not Known Green River Composite Squadron Not Known Yakima Composite Squadron McChord AFB Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron Tri-Cities Composite Squadron Not Known Not Known Not Known Not Known Stephen Mills Composite Squadron McChord AFB Composite Squadron No Known Not Known

Olympia Composite Squadron Olympia Composite Squadron Sandpoint Composite Squadron Tri-Cities Composite Squadron Olympia Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Fire Mt. Composite Squadron Tri-Cities Composiiie Squadron Fire Mt. Composite Squadron McChord AFB Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron

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SUMMER ENCAMPMENT CADET COMMANDERS (Continued)

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Taylor Black Sidonie Schnabler Christin Smith Houston Pye David Peterson Clayton Amann Joseph L Currall Tim McClure Evan Prior

Overlake Composite Squadron Fort Vancouver Composite Squadron Mt. St. Helens Composite Squadron Lewis County Composite Squadron Lewis County Composite Squadron Green River Composite Squadron Lewis County Composite Squadron Bellingham Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron

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50 YEAR MEMBERS 50th year

1992 1993 2001 2001 2004 2000 2008 2007 2006 1992 2006 Gordon Ebbert * Columbia Basin Sq. Warren Davis * Renton Composite Sq.2 Eleanor Baker * Washington Wing Hq. Evelyn Lundstrom-Weiss * Washington Wing Hq. Robert Boucher Columbia Basin Sq. Robert Losey * Holding Unit. WA 000 Jerry Kesee Fort Vancouver Sq. Martin (Dick) Heiz Washington Wing Hq. Theodore Tax Washington Wing Hq Gary Eberhardt * Holding Unit WA 000. Merle Starr Washington Wing Hq. .

* Sixty Year Member

GILL ROBB WILSON AWARDS (SENIORS)

1965 1965-75 1976 1977-81 1982 1983 Ronald Camp Clarence Miles No Records John Houser No Records Clarence Miles-2nd Time Merle Starr James Crittendon James Furlong No Records Eleanor Baker Evelyn Lundstrom(Weiss) Judith Masura Lori Noyes Ronald Simmons Theodore Tax Brian Holmes Earl Scott Russell Smith John Parrish Gary Eberhardt Brenna Lehman Judy Miller Spokane Sq. Spokane Sq. Renton Sq. Spokane Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Unknown Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. McChord Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Yakima Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Spokane Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Covington Sq. Unknown

1984 1985

1986

1987

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GILL ROBB WILSON AWARDS (Continued)

1988 Carol Martin Donna Holmes Lorraine Robertson Eugene Miceli Georgia Franklin Richard Shortridge Craig Gunter James McManus Tony Bentley David Urban Stanley Plummer James Garlough Lee Johnson Douglas Jones No Records Available Carl Weiss George Willett Nancy Carey George Willett Lori Young Bernard Jones William Kennedy Hayyim Grossman No Records Available Michael Howell David Nelson Martin Dick Heiz Ken Salzman Dale Newell Carole Talich Donald James Donald Long Richard Hogsett Timothy Kelley Eugene Lenard Gary Gregory Clay Sheperd Shelly Norman William Lynch Richard Edgerton John Bittinger Jamie Treat Danny Riggs John Reno Roger Hoffeditz Thomas Everts Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Ed Hauter Sq. Washington Wing & Pacific Region Twin W Sq. Washington Wing Hq. McChord Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Unknown Twin W Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Bellingham Sq. Renton-Tukwila Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Unknown Spokane Sq. Group II Washington Wing Hedquarters Group I Washington Wing Headquarters Washington Wing Headquarters Skagit Comp. Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Northshore Composite Squadron Moses Lake Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Moses Lake Composite Squadron Group III Headquarters COWG Yuma Composite Squadron, AZWG Washington Wing Headquarters Not Known Mt, St. Helens Composite Squadron Arizona Wing Headquarters Seattle Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Yakima Composite Squadron Washington Wing Headquarters Seattle Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron

1989 1990 1991

1992

1993 1994 1995

1996

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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SPAATZ AWARD (CADETS)

08-Nov-68 19-Jul-72 10-Apr-73 29-May-74 24-May-75 05-Mar-76 30-Dec-76 12-Feb-79 24-Aug-79 14-Jun-82 18-Sep-84 06-Sep-88 06-Jun-89 12-Jan-90 13-Jun-90 14-Aug-90 05-Sep-90 20-Jan-92 22-Jul-92 17-Jun-93 11-Jan-94 10-Feb-94 25-Aug-94 16-Aug-96 18-Oct-97 16-Jul-97 24-Jun-98 16-May-00 25-Jun-02 21-Jun-04 01-Dec-04 20-Sep-05 06-Jan-09 31-Jan-12 72 173 212 272 326 378 416 501 520 610 715 904 935 978 1006 1020 1028 1092 1123 1170 1198 1201 1223 1303 1336 1337 1372 1430 1464 1533 1550 1571 1716 1828 Stephen A. Druzak Alwin W. High Lawrence R. Blake Richard Dechaineau Douglas B. Shippy Gregory G. Riggs Cary D. Bassani Douglas J. Downey Dennis R. Brooke Douglas B. Smith Mark D. Harlin Steven P. Shultz Jeffrey A. Lustick Robert W. Napier Christopher A. Seale Blaine S. Lorimer Devin R. Wickenhagen Timothy W. Hankins Alton S. White Michael R. Murray Daniel R. Wilcox Trent I. Mills Alain R. Garcia Mathew D. Purtee Dustin M. Jones Joshua M. McIntyre Amy L. Goff Zachary J. Miller Paul B Kawaguchi Dusting Mixon Lisa A Deibler Christine Smith Simon Briant Skeetz N. Gilbeau Pangborn Composite Squadron Paine Field Composite Squadron Narrows Cadet Squadron, Tacoma Renton Composite Squadron Green River Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Yakima Composite Squadron Seattle Composite Squadron McChord Composite Squadron Olympia Composite Squadron Not Known Skagit Composite Squadron Olympia Composite Squadron Not Known Sandpoint Composite Squadron Spokane Composite Squadron Twin W Composite Squadron Stephen Mills Composite Squadron Sandpoint Composite Squadron Fire Mt Composite Squadron North Shore Composite Squadron North Shore Composite Squadron Olympia Composite Squadron Fire Mountain Composite Squadron Tri Cities Composite Squadron Overlake Composite Squadron Tri Cities Composite Squadron Tri Cities Composite Squadron McChord Composite Squadron Tri-Cities Composite Squadron Mt St Helens Composite Squadron Arlington Composite Squadron Tri Cities Composite Squadron

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WING CONFERENCES & BANQUET LOCATION

1965 1971 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979 1980 1980 1981 1981 1982 1982 1083 1984 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 Spring Fall Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Spring Spring Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Wenatchee Fort Lawton Yakima Fort Lawton Spokane Fort Lawton Tri-Cities Not Known Auburn McChord AFB Not Known Not Known Sandpoint Wenatchee Cheney Sandpoint Ellensburg McChord AFB Wenatchee Ocean Shores Yakima Kelso Spokane Olympia Walla Walla Olympia Fort Lewis Spokane Fort Lewis Everett Kelso Richland Tacoma Olympia Tri-Cities Sea-Tac Ocean Shores McChord AFB Leavenworth McChord AFB Bellingham Olympia Yakima Fort Lewis Everett Not Known

1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012

Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall

Spokane McChord AFB Sea Tac Fort Lewis Moses Lake Fort Lewis Bellingham Fort Lewis Wenatchee North Fort Lewis Vancouver McChord AFB Richland McChord AFB Ocean Shores McChord AFB Yakima McChord AFB Bellingham McCord AFB Yakima McChord AFB Olympia None Yakima None Wenatchee McChord AFB Wenatchee McChord AFB Kelso McChord AFB

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REGION SEARCH AND RESCUE/ EMERGENCY SERVICE AWARDS

1964 1965 1966 1967 1992 1997 2003 2008 Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Search and Rescue Trophy Search and Rescue Effectiveness Test Winner Search and Rescue Effectiveness Test Winner Search and Rescue Test Trophy Best Search and Rescue Program Award Search and Rescue Mission Award Disaster Relief Mission Award; For Excellence Disaster Relief Mission Award; For Excellence

REGION SEARCH AND RESCUE COMPITION AWARDS

1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing McClelland AFB, CA McClelland AFB, CA McClelland AFB, CA McClelland AFB, CA McClelland AFB, CA McClelland AFB, CA McClelland AFB, CA Best Ground Search Best Mission Coordination Team MC Team Planning Ground Team Air- Ground Navigation Air Crew Spot Landing Ground Team Electronic Search Ground Team Air Ground Coordination

REGION COUNTERDRUG AWARDS

1967 1969 1971 1974 1998 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Counterdrug Test Trophy Counterdrug Effectiveness Test Winner Counterdrug Effectiveness Test Winner Counterdrug Effectiveness Test Winner Counterdrug Mission Award Counterdrug Mission Award Counterdrug Mission Award Counterdrug Mission Award Counterdrug/Homeland Security Award Counterdrug/Homeland Security Award Counterdrug/Homeland Security Award Counterdrug/Homeland Security Award

REGION AEROSPACE AWARDS

1993 1997 1999 2001 2005 2007 2008 2011 Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Aerospace Education Mission Award First Place AE Mission Award; For excellence and outstanding achievement Aerospace Education Mission Award First Place Aerospace Education Mission Award First Place Aerospace Education Mission Award First Place Aerospace Education Mission Award Aerospace Education Mission Award Aerospace Education Mission Award

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REGION CAP-MAP AWARDS

1989 1992 Washington Wing Washington Wing First Place Second Place

OTHER REGION AWARDS

1969 1980 1981 1982 2002 2011 Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Washington Wing Safety Award Logistic Excellence Award Best Wing Best Wing For Distinctive Achievement in Mishap Prevention Cadet Programs Mission Award; For Outstanding Achievement

NATIONAL AWARDS
Unknown Pat Ledray Cadet Brewer Award Sandpoint Sq. Unknown Verne Harns Chaplain Washington Wing Hq. 1968 Washington Wing CAP Chaplain Award Program Second Place 1991 Washington Wing CAP-MAP Award (Chaplain Program) Second Place 1991 Gary Eberhardt Lifetime Communicator of the Year Washington Wing Hq.

NATIONAL AEROSPACE AWARDS

1994 2008 Washington Wing Washington Wing Aerospace Education Mission Award Aerospace Education Mission Award Third Place Second Place

UNIT CITATION
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Washington Wing Hq. Washington Wing Hq. Kelso Sq. Anacortes Sq.

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AWARDS RECEIVED FROM OTHERS

1966 Western Air Rescue Center Certificate of Award Washington Wing Hq. 1982 WA Governor's Aerospace Advisory Board; Meritorious Award Plaque WA Wing Hq. 1982 Northwest EAA Fly-In Honorable Mention Plaque Washington Wing 1983 Northwest EAA Fly-In Special Award Plaque Washington Wing 1984 Northwest EAA Fly-In Special Award Plaque Washington Wing ? Gov. Daniel Evans Cerrtificate of Commendation Washington Wing May 1995 U.S. Customs-Seattle Office Washington Wing Hq. Sept. 1995 U.S. Customs-San Diego Office Richard Killingsworth Terry Roth Robert Hayden Don Boyle William Kennedy Alan King Rudy Wahlsten Karl Hoehn Tom Peterson Alan Hewitt Calvin Wilkinson James Furlong 1997 Drug Enforcement Administration-Blaine Office Washinngton Wing Hq.

SPECIAL AWARDS ` 2012 Gary Eberhardt Special Trophy In appreciation from Washington Wing
for his many years devoted to the Communication Department.

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RETIRED AWARDS
MOST IMPROVED SQUADRON CRITERIA The most Improved Squadron Award is presented to the unit in Washington Wing who has made the most significant advances in the total Civil Air Patrol program during the past year. The Reports Control Officer, with Wing staff input and consultation with Awards and Decorations Board, will select the recipient.

1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Northshore Squadron Seattle Squadron Skagit Squadron Stephen Mills Squadron Yakima Squadron Ellensburg Squadron Twin Cities Squadron Sandpoint Squadron Stephen Mills Squadron Port Angeles Squadron Green River Squadron Fire Mountain Squadron Tri Cities Squadron Stephen Mills Squadron Tie Ed Hauter Squadron Tie Stephen Mills Squadron Seattle Squadron Olympia Squadron Mt. Saint Helens Squadron Tie Cheney Squadron Tie Port Angeles Squadron Tie Olympia Squadron McChord Squadron Green River Squadron Lake Stevens Squadron Northshore Sq. Seattle Sq. Port Angeles Sq. South Sound Sq. Skagit Sq. Tie McChord Sq. Tie Fire Mt. Sq. Not Given Not Given RETIRED

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RETIRED JOHN ROBERTSON SCOLARSHIP

CRITERIA Any cadet may request the scholarship or Encampment Commanders may select the recipient. SUMMER ENCAMPMENT 1988 1989 1990-99 Christopher ODells Joe Kimpo Unknown Unknown Unknown

SOLO ENCAMPMENT 1988 1989 1990 1991-99 1995 1996 Ron Washington Stacey Gill Alton White IV Unknown Cadet Senior Cadet Senior J. Daniel Bauer Paul DeLong Mariah Donaldson None Seattle Sq. Sandpoint Sq. Stephen Mills Sq.

UnKnown Sky Valley Sq. Green River

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RETIRED CADET OFFICER OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Cadet Officer of the Year Award is presented to a cadet officer in Washington Wing who has provided a good example of progress through the Civil Air Patrol program. The cadet must have shown significant leadership and made important contributions to the CAP program in the past year. Nomination may be made by any CAP member and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and Decorations Board in consultation with the Director of Cadets will select the recipient. 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Cassie Berry Rosalie Purtee Alton White IV Mike Murray Mike Murray RETIRED Paine Field Sq. Olympia Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. Sandpoint Sq. Sandpoint Sq.

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RETIRED OUTSTANDING UNIT CADET DEPARTMENT AWARD

CRITERIA The Cadet Department Award is presented to the unit with the most outstanding cadet program in Washington Wing. Director of Cadets will select recipient in consultation with the Wing Awards and Decorations Board. 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957-68 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 Yakima Squadron Tie Olympia Squadron Tie Snohomish Squadron Yakima Squadron Lynwood Squadron No Records Available Tukwila Squadron Tukwila Squadron Paine Field Squadron Paine Field Squadron Spokane Squadron Green River Squadron Seattle Squadron Sandpoint Squadron Green River Squadron McChord Squadron Fort Vancouver Squadron Seattle Squadron Green River Squadron Fort Vancouver Squadron McChord Squadron Fire Mountain Squadron Paine Field Squadron Port Angeles Squadron Fire Mountain Squadron Olympia Squadron Olympia Squadron Bellingham Squadron RETIRED

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RETIRED OUTSTANDING UNIT NEWS LETTER

CRITERIA The Outstanding Unit Newsletter Award is presented to the unit that printed the best newsletter, reporting events and articles about their unit, during the year. Nomination may be made by any Civil Air Patrol Member and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. Public Affairs Officer will select the recipient in consultation with the Wing Awards and Decorations Board. 1985 1986-87 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Lewis County Sq. Award Not Given Unknown Unknown Award Not Given Bellingham Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. RETIRED

RETIRED INCENTIVE AWARD

CRITERIA The Incentive Award is awarded to an individual who provides significant contribution and leadership to the various Civil Air Patrol Programs. They are able to spur less motivated members. Nominations may be made by any Civil Air Patrol member and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and Decorations Board will select the recipient. 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980-81 1981-82 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Robert Boucher Art Ridge Dwight Pettibone Anita Kershner Charlotte Boucher Terry Lawrence Norman Williams Gary Pavlu Dick Heiz James Crittendon Don Meyers Gordon Ebbert Ed Knipp Rande Lindner Douglas Jones Ephrata Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Green River Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Ephrata Sq. Tukwila Sq. Washington Wing Hq. USAF-CAP Washington LO Washington Wing Hq. Fort Vancouver Sq. Washington Wing Hq. Moses Lake Sq. Stephen Mills Sq. Cheney Sq. Bellingham Sq.

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RETIRED INCENTIVE AWARD (Continued) 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Richard Killingsworth Don Boyle Georgia Franklin Andrew Whitish Russell Smith RETIRED Washington Wing Hq. Paine Field Sq. Washington Wing Hq. and Pacific Region Hq. Stephen Mills Sq. Spokane Sq.

RETIRED FEMALE SENIOR OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Female Senior Member of the Year is awarded to a female who performs assigned duties in an outstanding manner and who contributes above and beyond the call of duty to the advancement of Civil Air Patrol. She sets the example for the women in Civil Air Patrol. Nominations may be made by any member of Civil Air Patrol and should be endorsed by the Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and Decorations Board will select recipient. 1975 Vi Seymour Seattle Sq. 1976 Donna Hurley Paine Field Sq. 1977 Patricia Zonnngker Unknown 1978 Judith Masura McChord AFB Sq. 1979-80 Mary Tax Washington Wing Hq. 1980-81 Lorraine Robertson McChord Sq. 1981-82 Anita Linder Unknown 1983 Brenna Lehman Unknown 1984 Sharon Stansbery Mount Rainier 1985 Betty Coyle Washington Wing Hq. 1986 Sue Hogan Fire Mountain Sq. 1987 Donna Roth Port Angeles Sq. 1988 Rose Sloan Sandpoint Sq. 1989 Linda King Olympia Sq. 1990 Carole Talich Northshore Sq. 1991 Teresia Sayler Stephen Mills Sq. 1992 Not Given 1993 RETIRED

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RETIRED MALE SENIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR

CRITERIA The Male Senior Member of the Year is awarded to a member who has performed duties in an outstanding manner and contributed above and beyond the call of duty to the advancement of the Civil Air Patrol. Any Civil Air Patrol member may make nomination and should be endorsed by Unit Commander. The Wing Awards and Decorations Board selects recipient. 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 James Johnson James Falkner Terry Roth Robert Boucher Bill Dickson David Purtee Richard Shortridge Stephen Carmick Bernard Jones RETIRED McChord Sq. Northshore Sq. Port Angeles Sq. Ephrate Sq. North Spokane Sq. Olympia Sq. Twin W Sq. Fire Mountain Sq. Spokane Sq.

RETIRED

RADIO RELAY AWARD

CRITERIA The Radio Relay Award is given to the person or team contributing most significantly to setting up, operating station, and passing of radio traffic for Washington Wing during missions and times of disaster in the past year.
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993-94 1995 1996-99 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Not Known Chris Omey (MacSpadden) Not Known Communications Dept. Alan Hull Bob Nagel Not Given Jim ODonohue Not Given Rochelle Vellock Not Given No Record Paul Jones

Seattle Composite Squadron Corps of Engineers Washington State Dept of Transportation Headquarters Nevada Wing Not Known Mt. Rainier Composite Squadron

Washington Wing Headquarters

RETIRED

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RETIRED OUTSTANDING WING DEPERTMENT HEAD CRITERIA

The Outstanding Department Head (Director) award is awarded to a person who has shown outstanding management skills and leadership ability. The recipient has also provided guidance to their staff and units. Wing staff members may make nominations. The Awards and Decorations Board will select the recipient in consultation with the Wing Commander. 1956 Jan-Jun Flora Goldberg Administration 1956 Jul-Dec Joseph Princen Deputy Commander 1957 Jan-Jun Edith Little Womens Affairs 1957 Jul-Dec Alice Springer Administration 1958 Gene Weber Public Affairs 1959 James Dilonardo Unknown 1960 Betty Walker Administration 1961 Lee Boucher Communications 1962 William Smythe Logistics/Supply 1963-65 Unknown 1966 Doris Forsythe Personnel 1967 Paulette Poyner Public Affairs 1968 Wesley Crum Aerospace 1969 Dick Heiz Cadet Prograqms 1970 Kenneth Lavier Operations 1971 Archie Hofling Logistics 1972 Mary Cooley (Tax) Public Affairs 1973 Maurice Whitney Logistics 1974 William Baskett Chaplain 1975 William Bill Wilson Administration 1976 Susan Vestal Cadets 1977 William Bill Wilson Administration 1978 Bertha Wilson Finance 1979 Betty Lambert (Peters) Cadets 1980-81 Brian Holmes Emergency Service 1981-82 Norman Williams Administration 1983 Floyd Mac McSpadden Operations 1984 Eleanor Baker Senior Training 1985 Lori Noyes Logistics 1986 Gary Eberhardt Communications 1987 Donna Holmes Cadets 1988 Larry Blais Logistics 1989 Doris Eberhardt Personnel 1990 Don Starr Chaplain 1991 James Crouse Finance 1992 Dick Killingsworth Drug Interdiction 1993 RETIRED

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MEMORIALS RETIRED
COLONEL A. ROGER GUILMETT MEMORIAL AWARD OUTSTANDING WING DEPARTMENT HEAD (DIRECTOR))
Col. Guilmett came from the Tacoma Sq. and was a long time member of Washington Wing Hq. Roger was Wing Commander from June 1963 to November 1968 and was next to the longest Wing Commander. Washington Wing was in top National standings most of the time while he was Commander. He had the special ability to get people to work together. He had a keen interest in IACE and often opened his home for dinners as well as having staff meetings, picnics, and other Civil Air Patrol gatherings.

RETIRED MAJOR EDWIN C. BAKER MEMORIAL AWARD OUTSTANDING WING STAFF MEMBER
Major Edwin Baker was born in Lake Stevens, Washington and was raised in California. Ed learned electronics in the Navy and continued that career at the Boeing Company. He then served on the University of Washington ship the Thomas G. Thompson as radio officer and IBM service representative on scientific equipment. He then served aboard the Northstar (Bureau of Indian Affairs) ship to Alaska. Ed had an amateur radio operators license, which allowed the crew of his ships to stay in contact with their families during time they were out to sea. Ed spent 20 years on ships. Ed had eighteen years of service with the Civil Air Patrol. He was active in SAR; logging thirty searches the first two years he was in CAP. Ed was always ready to service and repair radios at mission base and other sights. He trained cadets as radio operators. He served at Wing Headquarters in the Emergency Service and Finance departments. Prior to that he was in Seattle and the old Kent squadrons. During the aftermath of the big Alaska earthquake he was able to keep families in contact with each other on his ham radio. Ed won several awards including Outstanding Wing Staff Member in 1987. He will be remembered for his caring and positive attitude. Ed passed away 14 November 1989.

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RETIRED WADE-OGDEN MEMORIAL AWARD PILOT OF THE YEAR

The Wade-Ogden Memorial Award is presented to a pilot in Washington Wing who demonstrates a professional attitude toward flying, and promotes safety. He/she is active in search missions and cadet orientation flights, and makes an outstanding contribution to the Civil Air Patrol flying program.

RETIRED LT.COL. JOSEPH USSELMAN MEMORIAL AWARD OUTSTANDING UNIT

Lt.Col. Joe Usselman was a very active member of Civil Air Patrol in the early years. He came to Washington Wing Headquarters from the Tacoma Squadron. He was Wing Logistics Director for many years. He was always willing to help unit Logistics personnel to do a better job. He passed away in the 1960s.

RETIRED LT. COL. GARY J. PAVLU MEMORIAL AWARD FIRST PLACE DRILL TEAM AND COLOR GUARD
In a lifetime there are certain people who stand out as having made a difference. Gary Pavlu was one of those special people. Gary was a career Air Force officer, he loved flying. Many hours were spent in the O-2 as forward air controller in Vietnam, the C-41, T-39 Saberliner, and his own float plane. He earned many AF honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross with three Oak Leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf cluster, and a Silver Star. Gary Paul was Washington Wing Liaison Officer from 1977 to 1981. He was a Civil Air Patrol mission pilot and member of the CAP Wing Advisory Council. Gary was also active in Washington Aerospace Association and teacher workshops. He was an Inspiration to all CAP seniors, cadets and teachers and any one who came in contact with him. Gary loved his country and his family deeply. He was a man of honor and a friend to all who knew him. He passed away 31 March 1987.

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RETIRED JOHN S. ROBERTSON MEMORIAL AWARD ENCAMPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

John Robertson was born 7 January 1923 in Akron, Ohio and was a veteran of World War II and Korean Wars. He flew 109 missions as a fighter pilot over Korea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf clusters, Air Medal with nine Oak Leaf clusters, and numerous other citations. He then went on to Civil Service and retired at Fort Lewis, Washington. He passed away 20 November 1987. He had fifteen years of distinguished service in Civil Air Patrol. His last assignment was Deputy Commander for Seniors and consultant to McChord squadron commanders. A few of his duties in CAP had been McChord Squadron Commander and Washington Wing Logistics Officer. He was interested in the IACE program and especially the incoming cadets from foreign countries. He served as project officer one year and on staff of several others. John developed an outstanding program on membership responsibility and philosophy for cadets and seniors of McChord Sq. He obtained an amateur radio operators rating and shared that knowledge as part of the communications computer/radio program. John believed that investing in tomorrows leadership would sustain the strength of this country. His most lasting contribution may be the patriotic pride he instilled in the entire cadet with whom he worked.

RETIRED MEAKINS, LAMOUREAUX AND BUSY MEMORIAL AWRD OUTSTANDING CADET NCO AWARD
Cadets Terry Meakins, Steve Lamoureaux, and Debbie Busy were outstanding cadet NCOS in Washington Wing. They all lost their lives in non-Civil Air Patrol vehicle accidents within a year. Washington Wing cadets wanted to honor their memory in this way.

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RETIRED LT. COL. DORIS FORSYTHE MEMORIAL AWARD FEMALE SENIOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Doris Forsythe was known nationwide for her work in Civil Air Patrol. She came to Washington Wing from Kansas and Oklahoma Wings. She was on the staff of the workshop that formed the first CAP National Staff College and was also on the staff of many Wing, Region and National aerospace workshops, conferences, Wing cadet summer encampments, and SAR missions as well. Doris was Washington Wing Personnel Officer for many years. Lt.Col. Doris Forsythe was so dedicated to CAP that she and her husband Lt.Col. Tom Forsythe spent their honeymoon on a campout with 50 cadets from the Renton Sq. She had the opportunity to fly several orientation flights in USAF jets and took skydiving lessons and made a jump. When her husband left the King County Council they retired to Oklahoma, which was Toms boyhood home, where she passed away several years ago.

RETIRED LT. COL. JAMES DILONARDO MEMORIAL AWARD INCENTIVE AWARD

Lt. Col. Dilonardo was involved in Civil Air Patrol for 46 years, although not active in later years. He originally joined the CAP Courier Patrol, but dropped out to join the service. When Jim came out of the service he rejoined CAP at Seattle Sq. He then went to Washington Wing and worked his way up to Vice Commander. He was active in other aviation organization which included OX5 where he was president for five years, Washington Pilots Assoc., and Board of Directors and volunteer for the Museum of Flight.

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RETIRED COLONEL STEPHEN MILLS MEMORIAL AWARD INSPIRATION AWARD

Colonel Stephen Mills joined Civil Air Patrol in Washington Wing in 1956. He was instrumental in starting of the old Bellevue Squadron as well as the CAP band that was sponsored by the Seattle Moose Lodge. He later joined the Wing staff and became Washington Wing Commander from November 1, 1968 to December 11, 1971. He wrote several books about the early days of flying in Alaska. He was a Pilot and started the Washington Wing Sunset Patrol working with the U.S. Coast Guard during the summers. Stephen Mills was so highly thought of that when a new squadron was formed in Federal Way it was named after him. Col. Mills was an inspiration to all that knew him. He passed away on 4 April 1977.

RETIRED LT. COL. BILL TOTH MEMORIAL AWARD OUTSTANDING HISTORIAN AWARD
Bill Toth began his association with Civil Air Patrol in 1941 and is a founding member of Washington Wing and Civil Air Patrol. He was member of Spokane Squadron and his first assignment was ground school instructor. Much of his CAP activity was in Aerospace Education. He was a teacher at Rogers High School in Spokane. He promoted teachers workshops in aerospace education and taught seminars at Spokane, Washington; Missoula, Montana; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Anchorage, Alaska. He received the Aerospace Education Leadership Award in 1969. In the 14 years he was at Roger high school he taught aerospace classes and worked with many schools to develop aviation clubs. He gave many orientation flights to high school students as well as CAP cadets. Bill was active in Civil Air Patrol for over 50 years in Washington. He was also active in Washington Pilots Association and the Shrine Air Patrol. Bill compiled the history of Washington Wing and published a booklet at his own expense. This booklet is well documented and is written from the perspective of one who was there. He began preparing scrap books of Washington events. The intent was the scrapbooks would be made available to future historians. Lt. Col. Bill Toth passed on a wealth of information on the early years of Civil Air in Washington Wing.

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RETIRED LT. COL. RICHARD DAVIDSON MEMORIAL AWARD SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS AWARD

Lt. COL. Richard Davidison was very active in Civil Air Patrol in Washington Wing, particularly in the communications area. He came to Washington Wing Hdq. From the Tacoma Squadron. Richard was a detective with the Tacoma Police and was well respected by all that knew him.

RETIRED LT.COL. EDWIN G. NICOLAI JR. MEMORIAL AWARD CADET COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
Lt. Col. Edwin Nicolai was a member of Wenatchee Sq. for many years. He was very active in communications and was a communications instructor at Camp Boucher (ESTA). He was an experienced mission pilot and mission coordinator and was active in the IACE program.

RETIRED RADIO RELAY AWARD LT.COL.S JOSEPH AND BETTY COYLE MEMORIAL AWARD
Lt. Col.s Joe and Betty Coyle was often on a mountaintop as radio relay operators for SAR missions. Joe also flew many missions as a CAP observer. Around search base he could be counted on to have the knowledge to solve many minor problems. He had served as Supply Officer at many CAP summer encampments as well. Betty served as Net Control Officer on a regular basis as well as many missions and excercises. They were members of the old Enumclaw Squadron before going to Washington Wing Headquarters.

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RETIRED LT. COL. J. WESLEY CRUM MEMORIAL AWARD AEROSPACE EDUCATION AWARDS
J. Wesley Crum was director of Aerospace Education at Washington Wing and Pacific Region Hq. He is a founder and past president of Washington Aerospace Association. He was a professor at Central Washington University and also held the positions of Dean of Education and Director of Graduate Studies. As a pilot he encouraged cadets and young people to learn to fly. In his early years in Civil Air Patrol he was a member of Ellensburg Sq. He directed many Aerospace workshops across the country, teaching and inspiring educators to teach aerospace activities along with history, geography, science etc. in their classrooms. He is listed in Whos who in America and whos who in Education. Along with many other awards, he received the prestigious Brewer Award from the National Aerospace Education Association. He also received the National Civil Air Patrol Brewer Award.

RETIRED LT.COLS CHARLES LEEL AND GENE HOSKINSON MEMORIAL AWARD OUTSTANDING CHAPLAIN AWARD
Chaplain Leel was an active member of the Okanogan, Omak, and Brewster area squadrons for many years. His last years were in North Star Squadron. He was the Chaplain at Camp Boucher (ESTA) and attended many CAP summer encampments. He would help wherever needed and assumed duties other than Chaplain; such as teaching classes and taking on administrative duties. He will be remembered as a person who had time for everyone. Chaplain Leel passed away in 1990. Chaplain Hoskinson was Washington Wing Chaplain for many years. He was transferred by his church to Canada. When he returned to Washington he was the Chaplain at Stephen Mills Squadron.

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