Delaware Wing Civil Air Patrol - Recognition and Accomplishments

Recognition and Accomplishments

Overall, Delaware Wing has had 34 Spaatz cadets.

In 2006, Delaware Wing received a Unit Citation. In the fiscal year 2005, they had the highest number of hours flown per aircraft than any other wing in Civil Air Patrol by over 60%, a very wide margin. In addition, they have earned one of the best compliance Inspection grades in the country over the past 5 years. Both Delaware's Diamond Flight Drill Team and their Color Guard won the Middle East Region competition in 2005, the first time Delaware Wing has ever won both in the same year. Delaware Wing has also earned the Counterdrug Wing of the Year for the 6th year in a row, and the Drug Demand Reduction Wing of the Year.

Delaware Wing's Lt Col John McGaha was featured in the Nov/Dec 2008 edition of CAP's Volunteer Magazine. He was named National Senior Member of the Year this past August. The story speaks of his lifelong dedication to the cadet program.