Civil Air Patrol

My Journey from Stripes to Diamonds

The day I turned 12 (the minimum eligibility requirement), I enthusiastically joined the Cadet Civil Air Patrol (CAP) program, a civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP focuses on leadership, emergency services, aerospace education, fitness, and character development.

Over the past 5 years, I've had the privilege of serving in various leadership positions. The CAP has been instrumental in laying a solid foundation of discipline, strong principles, and values. It has taught me how to work as a team, coping skills, self-discipline, problem-solving skills, resource management and so much more. It has shaped me into an effective leader and much more.

Today, I serve as the Cadet Commander of Jason M Dahl Squadron 36 in San Jose, CA, an 80-member Cadet Squadron of the California Wing. I am responsible for executive oversight of Cadet Staff, mentoring, supervision, and direction of all cadet activities.

Looking back and reflecting on the past 5 years, I am amazed at how much I have learned, the experiences I have gained, and how it has shaped my character and qualities.

Space Operations Academy, Peterson AFB, CO

Peterson SFB is the command center for many Space Operations and 2 National security Command centers for NORAD and USNORTHCOM. Its primary focus is space surveillance, command, and control.

Space Force Operations Academy @ Peterson SFB offers cadets potential government, military, and civilian careers supporting the Space Force operations. Cadets are also taught the ideals of leadership and service through

Regional Cadet Leadership School, Hickman AFB, Pearl Harbor, HI

The Region Cadet Leadership School (RCLS) is an in-residence school, held at Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor, HI; where Phase III Cadets have the opportunity to study advanced leadership concepts in officership, indirect leadership, and other themes and apply these leadership principles to real-world challenges.

Graduation ceremony with Maj Lisa Cherry, PRCLS Commander, and Col Virginia Nelson, Pacific Region Commander

Amelia Earhart Award

STAFF DUTY ANALYSIS

The Staff Duty Analysis (SDA) program provides Cadet Officers with a construct for not only getting cadet staff work done but also promoting critical thinking and communication skills through the practical application of leadership in a staff / organizational environment.

By participating in the SDA program, Cadet Officers

Develop critical thinking skills relating to project management and leadership challenges that cadet officers are likely to encounter during staff service; and
Become proficient in communication skills used in an organizational setting, such as developing technical writing/management documents and delivering oral presentations

The SDA program is comprised of the following eight modules. Each of my SDA paper is listed below:

Testimonials:

"I commend his exceptional commitment to his responsibilities in the CAP organization, only surpassed by his character." - Lt Col Steven Angus, CAP Squadron 36

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