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Cadet Parker and Capt Brown after an orientation flight. Capt Anderson and C1st Lt Anderson promoting Cadet Parker to rank of Cadet Senior Airman.

By 2nd Lt Rena Anderson

Birchwood Squadron continues to focus on orientation flights (o-rides) for cadets. Many o-rides are happening this summer thanks to our dedicated senior members. A special shout out to SM McArthur for coordinating the many o-rides. Welcome to Birchwood’s newest members: Cadet Brayden Beltz, Cadet Nolan Cok, Cadet Aidan Evans, Cadet Riley Foreman, Cadet Jayden Howard, Cadet Tate Jackson, Cadet Blain Johnston, Cadet Wyatt Klostermeyer, and Cadet Tristan Strouse.

On August 3, Lt. Edwards and C/

Capt Anderson and C1st Lt Anderson promoting Cadet Parker to rank of Cadet Maj Nealon receiving AKWG 2021 Encampment photograph from Lt Edwards.

CMSgt presented our squadron a beautifully framed picture of the AKWG 2021 encampment staff and cadets. Birchwood also held a promotion ceremony on this date. Congratulations to all of our newly promoted cadets:

C/Amn Strouse C/Amn Johnston C/Amn Foreman C/A1C Cok C/A1C Jackson C/SrA Benjamin Parker C/SrA McArthur C/SrA Fry C/SSgt Connolly C/TSgt Benedict C/TSgt Hunter Haley C/MSgt E. Edwards