2016 Group 2 Awards - Congratulations to All!

The following is based on information provided by Lt Col Brett Dolnick, California Wing Group 2 Commander, with photos recapping some of the year's events by 2d Lt Alexei Roudnev.

Capt Michelogiannakis and 1st Lt Kraus

The following personnel won at the Group level, and are eligible for Wing level:

UNIT AWARDS

• Senior Squadron of the Year - Amelia Earhart Squadron 188
• Composite Squadron of the Year - John E Kramer Squadron 10
• Cadet Squadron of the Year - San Francisco Squadron 86
• Newsletter of the Year - Amelia Earhart Squadron 188

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Capt Michelogiannakis

• Aerospace Education Officer of the Year - Maj Zoe Morozko
• Cadet Programs Officer of the Year - 1st Lt Kristen de la Rosa
• Character Development Instructor of the Year - Capt Peter Kler
• Pilot of the Year - 1st Lt Eric Choate
• Mission Observer of the Year - Capt Jordan Hayes
• Ground Team Leader of the Year - 2d Lt Jeffrey Clish
• Safety Officer of the Year - Maj Elsie Lam
• Senior Officer of the Year - Capt Georgios Michelogiannakis
• Squadron Commander of the Year - Capt Luis Rivas

Submission for a Brewer Award - 2d Lt Philip Cameron-Smith

The following personnel won at the Squadron level and will receive Achievement Awards at the Group banquet:

• Senior Officer of the Year - Capt Tony Steiber



Capt Brown

• Senior Officer of the Year - 2d Lt Frank Geelhaar

Congratulations to all! And thank you for creating an incredible community among our squadron and group members and contributing immensely to CAP's mission. 

Squadron 188 Members 

Maj Luneau

Squadron 188 Members

Squadron 188 Members

Capt Lou Rivas

Lt Kraus

Squadron 188 Members

Capt Hayes

Lts Forenza and Roberts preparing for a UDF mission

Squadron 188 Meeting

Capt Eichelberger

Capt Hayes and other Squadron Members

CAP Members at Ground School

Squadron 188 Meeting

Maj DeFord

Lt Col Tinnirello

Maj DeFord

Capt Hayes and 1st Lt Bitz

Capt Rivas

Lt Col Tinnirello and Capt Hayes

Capt Hayes

1st Lt Choate