BURLINGTON, NC (04/15/2009)—Col Roy Douglass, Commander of the North Carolina Wing, presented awards and promotions at a ceremony at the Burlington Composite Squadron weekly meeting.  On hand were squadron members, family, and visitors from around the area.

Burlington Squadron commander Capt Andy Wiggs introduced the Colonel and organized the event.  Senior members and parents organized refreshments for the visitors.  After the awards were given , there was time for fellowship and hangar flying.

Of special note were the awards given to Maj Jon Johnson, Deputy Commander for the Burlington Composite Squadron and Logistics and Maintenance officer for the North Carolina Wing.  Maj Johnson earned both the Benjamin O. Davis award for completing Level II Professional Development and the Grover Loening Award from completing Level III.  It was announced that he’s only waiting for a delay in the paperwork for Level IV.

The following members received awards:

Maj Jon Johnson – Davis Award, Loening Award
Capt Chuck Dawson – Davis Award
Capt Kertis Henderson – Davis Award
C/Capt Zach Baughman – Earhart Award
C/Capt Will Buslinger – Earhart Award
C/2nd Lt Jonathan Bartel – Mitchell Award
C/2nd Lt Melissa Hicks – Mitchell Award
C/SSgt Jordan Andrews – Wright Brothers Award
C/ SSgt Cameron Horner – Wright Brothers Award
C/A1C Caleb Eng – Arnold Achievement
C/A1C John McKissack – Arnold Achievement
C/A1C Marvin Newlin – Arnold Achievement

The following members received promotions:

Capt Chuck Dawson
C/A1C Caleb Eng
C/A1C John McKissack
C/A1C Marvin Newlin