2024 Encampment Day 6
Encampment Day 6
"Of the Week" Awards
Warrior Flight: Foxtrot Flight
Honor Flight: India Flight
Distinguished Graduate: Cadet Senior Airman James Thatch
Squadron 1 Student: Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Juniper Self
Squadron 2 Student: Cadet Tech. Sgt. Zakariya Farih
Squadron 3 Student: Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Moreda
Squadron 4 Student: Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Ishaan Somaka
Line Staff Officer: Cadet Capt. Ryan Rigney
Line Staff NCO: Cadet Master Sgt. Ethan Hay
Support Staff Officer: Cadet Second Lt. Kristy Brown
Support Staff NCO: Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Cali Barnett
Squadron of the Week: Squadron 3
The focus today, as the sixth day of the 2024 Georgia Wing Encampment, was on the cadets' morale and connections with their peers. The camaraderie among the cadets was flourishing, and their spirits were high despite the demanding nature of the training. Everyone was encouraged by each other's resilience and unity, reaffirming the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the encampment.
Cadet Airman 1st Class Hansika Ajjarapu and Cadet Airman Tanza Wood bonded the first time they met, evident when they sat at the same table for breakfast.
“We have had a lot of funny moments just laughing at stupid stuff,” Ajjarapu said.
Cadet Airman Kayla Brown and Cadet Tech. Sgt. Ava Sutton said it was a little awkward at first, but it was better once they got to know each other.
“We talked a lot about our experiences in CAP,” Brown said.
Friendships among the staff are also apparent, as many can be seen relaxing and chatting with each other during their free time.
Many are excited to keep in touch with each other after encampment.
“I recently got back from a wedding where the maid of honor and bride were wingmen at their basic encampment, and that is where they first met,” said Cadet Capt. Lucy Vogelbacher.
Written by Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Peace
