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24 February 2007
GRAND PRAIRIE,
Texas -
U.S. Congressman Joe Barton was the guest of
honor at the Crusader CS meeting on 20 February. At that time, he
addressed himself to the cadets, explaining the requirements for
obtaining congressional appointment to the United States Air Force
Academy and other U.S. Service Academies.
Congressman
Barton also spoke to the squadron about the war against terrorism and
how important it is to support our troops in Iraq. He also expressed his
thanks for the volunteer efforts of Civil Air Patrol members. With the
squadron's thanks, Lt Col Roy Hill, squadron commander, presented the
guest of honor with a squadron patch.
Photo captions:
First Picture - Congressman Barton speaks to the
squadron cadets.
Second Picture - Congressman Barton holds his Crusader
patch, surrounded by squadron members.
Article and
photos submitted by 2nd Lt Robert
Severance III |