The Washington Evergreen - 2017 Fall
The Washington Evergreen, 2017 Fall Issue, Washington Wing, Civil Air Patrol. evergreen@wawg.cap.gov * http://www.wawg.cap.gov/the-evergreen
The Washington Evergreen, 2017 Fall Issue, Washington Wing, Civil Air Patrol. evergreen@wawg.cap.gov * http://www.wawg.cap.gov/the-evergreen
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Bellingham Composite Squadron<br />
Cadet First Lt. Mai Le accepts Air Force<br />
Academy Appointment<br />
Cadet First Lt. Mai Le<br />
has accepted appointment to<br />
the United States Air Force<br />
Academy Class of 2021!<br />
<strong>The</strong> Air Force Academy<br />
is among the most selective<br />
colleges in the United States.<br />
Many Candidates for admission<br />
are judged on their academic<br />
achievement, demonstrated<br />
leadership, athletics, and character.<br />
To gain admission, candidates<br />
must also pass a fitness<br />
test, undergo a thorough medical<br />
examination, and secure a<br />
nomination from a U.S. Senator<br />
or U.S. Representative in the<br />
candidate’s home district.<br />
<strong>The</strong> United States Air Force<br />
Academy offers a four-year program<br />
of instruction and experience<br />
designed to provide cadets<br />
the knowledge and character<br />
By SM Brandi Mitchell, CAP<br />
Bellingham Composite Squadron<br />
Cadet 1st Lt. Mai Le poses with Col. Tracey Meck, USAF, retired, her Air<br />
Force Academy Liaison Officer and Joe the Falcon, the U.S. Air Force Academy<br />
Mascot. Photo by Cadet Staff Sgt. Rachel Reed<br />
essential for leadership, and the motivation to serve as Air Force career officers. Each cadet graduates<br />
with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force.<br />
Recent incoming classes have had about 1,400 cadets; historically fewer than 1,000 of those will<br />
graduate. About 10% of incoming students have also been Civil Air Patrol cadets. Upon graduation,<br />
Cadet Le receives a 2nd Lt Commission in the USAF along with a Major in Aeronautical Engineering and<br />
a Minor in French.<br />
Cadet First Lt. Le leaves this advice for the cadets she has had the honor of leading and those she<br />
looks forward to leading in the future, “Things don’t go the way you plan. <strong>The</strong>re are sacrifices to be<br />
made for bigger and better outcomes. Hard work can get you anywhere. Don’t procrastinate. You don’t<br />
have to have a lot of shiny stuff [medals and awards] to be a good cadet, BUT it doesn’t hurt to strive<br />
to get them.”<br />
Cadet First Lt. Le currently serves as a Flight Commander in the Bellingham Composite Squadron.<br />
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