CADET ARNETT EARNS HAP ARNOLD AWARD
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Jan. 8, 2020) -- Civil Air Patrol Cadet Maria Arnett earned Achievement 2 during a ceremony Jan. 7 during the Harford Composite Squadron's weekly meeting.
Cadet Arnett is now an Airman 1st Class. Squadron Commander Maj. Sam Thomas pinned on her new stripes. Achievement 2 is known as the General "Hap" Arnold Award.
Congratulations, Cadet Airman 1st Class Arnett!
Leadership Expectations
Fulfilling the promotion eligibility requirements above is only half the battle. You also need to show that you have some leadership skills. Look at the goals below and once in a while ask yourself how well you're doing in those areas.
Attitude
Displays a positive attitude; optimistic; enthusiastic; team-orientated
Core Values
Aware of the Core Values; honest; wears uniform properly; practices customs and courtesies
Communication Skills
Listens actively; attentive; asks good questions
Sense of Responsibility
Follows directions; dependable; arrives ready to learn and serve; effective in managing own time
Typical Duties Upon Promotion
Element member, support staff assistant, or element leader
About General of the Air Force H. H. "Hap" Arnold
General "Hap" Arnold was the leading airman during World War II. Born on June 25, 1886, in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, Henry "Hap" Arnold expanded the pilot corps by sending military officers to civilian flight schools. Arnold was a milestone aviator who has a notable list of firsts in his log book. In September 1911, he flew the first U.S. airmail; a year later, he won the first Mackay Trophy for aviation. In July 1924, he set a new speed record, 113 mph average, between Rockwell and San Francisco. He followed this feat with his second Mackay Trophy for his command of a flight of 10 Martin B-10 bombers from Bolling Field, DC, to Fairbanks, Alaska, and back. In 1938 he became chief of the Air Corps. In December 1944 he was one of four Army leaders promoted to the five-star rank of general. In May 1949, he was named General of the Air Force, the first such commission ever made.
