Murfreesboro Civil Air Patrol recognizes accomplishments of members

Mar 11, 2021 at 09:51 am by Voice Wire

C/2d Lt. Violet Thorne, C/1st Lt. Emerson Garfield, Tennessee Sen. Shane Reeves, Lt. Col. Morgan Torp-Pedersen, and Capt. Debbie Torp-Pedersen
C/2d Lt. Violet Thorne, C/1st Lt. Emerson Garfield, Tennessee Sen. Shane Reeves, Lt. Col. Morgan Torp-Pedersen, and Capt. Debbie Torp-Pedersen

Members of the Murfreesboro Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol hosted a virtual awards ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of the members in their squadron over the course of the past year. 
 
Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, Civil Air Patrol’s national commander and CEO, served as the keynote speaker and highlighted the importance of persevering through difficult times. 
 
During the ceremony, Senator Shane Reeves, State Senator for the 14th District of Tennessee, presented seven cadets with the Gen. Billy Mitchell award. He also recognized Chad Gehrke and the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport for being selected as the Tennessee Wing's Frank G. Brewer Aerospace Memorial award recipient. 
 
"I've always been impressed with your squadron and your commitment to honor, duty, and discipline," Reeves said. "I'm honored to have the opportunity to be here recognize the work of these cadets."