Christiana Loudermilk to receive Civil Air Patrol's highest award

Media release: Cadet Christiana Loudermilk will be presented with the highest award in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. The Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award is presented to cadets who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, character, fitness, and aerospace education. On average, only two cadets in one thousand earn the Spaatz Award; and in the 48 year history of the Rome Composite Squadron, Cadet Loudermilk is the first cadet ever to earn this prestigious award.

The award, promoting her to the esteemed rank of Cadet Colonel, will be presented by Congressman Phil Gingrey (R - GA 11th District). The ceremony will also be attended by family friend, Congressman Tom Graves (R- GA 9th District), and other state and local officials.

The ceremony will be held at The Church at Northside Rome, 75 North Floyd Park Rd. NE, Rome, GA 30165.