CAP Fairfield Issues Billy Mitchell Awards To Essex, Morris County Cadets

Fairfield, NJ – Cadet 2d Lt. Nicholas Toth of Boonton and Cadet 2d Lt. Michael Carlos of South Orange recently earned the Billy Mitchell Award.

Both cadets are members of the Civil Air Patrol Curtiss-Wright Composite Squadron in Fairfield.

The Gen. Billy Mitchell Award honors the late Brigadier General Billy Mitchell. The award is earned after completing the first eight achievements of the cadet program. In addition, the cadet must pass an arduous 100 question examination testing leadership theory and aerospace topics.

According to a news release, nationally, less than 20 percent of cadets earn the honor. Toth and Carlos are the fourth and fifth cadets from the Curtiss-Wright Composite Squadron to earn the award in the last year.

• See related article: North Caldwell Teen Earns General Mitchell Award with Civil Air Patrol

During his time as a cadet, Toth participated in search and rescue training, attended an intensive leadership academy, and served as squadron Flight Sergeant. After high school he intends to enlist in the Air Force and pursue a career as a pararescue responder.

Carlos has been involved in honor guard, served as squadron Flight Sergeant, and participated in search and rescue training. He currently attends Rutgers and is studying biology.

The Curtiss Wright Composite Squadron meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at the American Red Cross in Fairfield. Prospective cadets, ages 12-18, and their parents are welcome to attend. Click here for more information.

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Photo: Cadet 2d Lt. Michael Carlos