HIGGINS EARNS RICKENBACKER AWARD
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Jan. 8, 2020) -- Civil Air Patrol officials promoted Cadet Andrew Higgins to technical sergeant in a ceremony at the Harford Composite Squadron Jan. 7. The promotion aligns with the organization's fourth achievement, known as the Rickenbacker Award.
Congratulations, Cadet Technical Sgt. Higgins!
Leadership Expectations
Fulfilling the promotion eligibility requirements is only half the battle. Cadets must also have some leadership skills.
Attitude
Maintains a positive attitude and encourages good attitudes in others; does not flaunt rank or authority
Core Values
Displays commitment to Core Values; promotes team spirit, professionalism, and good sportsmanship as a team leader
Communication Skills
Proficient in informal public speaking (i.e., in giving directions to and training junior cadets)
Sense of Responsibility
Enforces standards; trustworthy in supervising a small team and leading them in fulfillment in a series of simple tasks; given a plan, is able to carry it out
Interpersonal Skills
Guides and coaches junior cadets; recognizes when junior cadets need help; leads by example; is not a "boss"
Typical Duties Upon Promotion
Support staff NCO or flight sergeant
About Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker
During his time with the 94th Aero "Hat in the Ring" Squadron in WWI, Eddie Rickenbacker earned nearly every decoration possible, including the Medal of Honor. The first "Ace of Aces" lead his squadron in several important engagements against the German ace Baron Manfred von Ricthofen, "The Red Baron." In his later life, he served as president of Eastern Airlines.
