The Daughters of the American Revolution Silver Outstanding Cadet Medal has been awarded to La Mesa teen Jack Chabot.
Chabot was chosen by the NSDAR Letitia Coxe Shelby chapter to receive this award for his involvement with Civil Air Patrol San Diego Cadet Squadron 144. The medal and certificate were presented by Lori Borkert chair of the chapter National Defense Committee and Chapter Regent Vikki Grieshaber.
Chabot was highly recommended for this honor by his Commanding Officer Captain Rafael Delgado.
Delgado wrote “Jack’s service and contributions to our squadron have been exceptional. He has shown remarkable courage and patriotism, always ready to support his fellow cadets and participate in community service activities. His positive attitude and unwavering dedication make him a role model within our squadron.”
Chabot joined the squadron at the age of 12, he has held many positions including Flight Sergeant, Flight Commander and Cadet Commander. Chabot a recent graduate of Heritage Christian School is pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation’s civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground.
As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 60,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.
Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.
