Columbus, GA

HUGHEY GRADUATES RECRUIT TRAINING AS HONOR CADET

Austin Hughey completed Recruit Training for the Naval Sea Cadet Corps [NSCC] and was recognized as Honor Cadet for the entire Battalion. Hughey is a member of the Columbus Ironclad Division of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, which meets in Columbus, GA. He will be a senior at Auburn High School this fall. As Honor Cadet, Hughey received the NSCC’s Meritorious Recognition Ribbon. Hughey has previously received the First Year Service Ribbon and the Physical Fitness Ribbon. Upon completion of Recruit Training, Hughey was advanced to Seaman Apprentice (E-2) in the NSCC. Recruit Training is the first two week training that cadets attend in their NSCC career. Each Recruit Training selects only one of the attendees to recognize as Honor Cadet. After completion of Recruit Training, cadet can select from more than 80 other areas of specialized training, including Medical Training, Leadership Academy, Mine Warfare Ops, Master at Arms, Homeland Security, Marksmanship Training, Search and Rescue, and many others. Hughey plans to continue his training this summer at SEAL Training with Navy Special Forces in Florida. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps and Navy League Cadet Corps are nationwide organizations dedicated to helping American youth realize personal success and achievement through a military oriented training program. Through Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and Sea Cadet leadership, young Americans ages 10 to 18 can develop interest in basic military skills, while learning the value of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, teamwork and accountability. For more information about the Columbus Ironclad Division of the NSCC, go to http://IroncladDiv ision.com or contact the Commanding Officer, Philip Winslett, at chiefwinslett@yaho o.com. The NSCC national website is http://www.seacade ts.org. The Columbus Ironclad Division is now interviewing new members in areas around Columbus, including west and south Georgia and central and east Alabama.  (Jul 24, 2008 | post #1)

Columbus, GA

Quintin Bohan completes Petty Officer Leadership Academy

Petty Officer Quintin Bohan, NSCC, graduated from the Petty Officer Leadership Academy through the Naval Sea Cadet Corps at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. Bohan, age 14, of Newnan, GA, is the son of Lee and Becki Bohan, and a member of the Columbus Ironclad Division of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. During the two week training course, cadets learned basic leadership principals and techniques applicable both within and outside the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Additional training included military history and courtesies, physical fitness, and the concepts of the Navy’s Core Values. “Training such as POLA is great in developing the leadership skills of young men and women and preparing them to excel while in high school and afterwards” said Philip Winslett, Commanding Officer of the Columbus Ironclad Division. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps and Navy League Cadet Corps are nationwide organizations dedicated to helping American youth realize personal success and achievement through a military oriented training program. Through Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and Sea Cadet leadership, young Americans ages 10 to 18 can develop an interest in basic military skills, while learning the value of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, teamwork and accountability. For more information about the Columbus Ironclad Division of the NSCC, go to http://IroncladDiv ision.com or contact the Commanding Officer, Philip Winslett, chiefwinslett@yaho o.com. The NSCC national website is http://www.seacade ts.org. The Columbus Ironclad Division is now interviewing new members in areas around Columbus, including west and south Georgia and central and east Alabama.  (Jul 24, 2008 | post #1)