The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Jesse Jones Composite Squadron was presented with the Colonel Dion E. DeCamp award, naming the unit "Ground Team of the Year" at the annual Pennsylvania Wing Group 2 Conference on Jan. 24.

The conference was held at Fort Indiantown Gap and hosted by Group 2 Commander Maj. Jayson Hanson. The keynote speaker of the event was Brig. Gen. Lynn M. Lee, chief of staff at Joint Force Headquarters, Pennsylvania National Guard.

In addition to being recognized as Ground Team of the Year, the Jesse Jones Composite Squadron had several senior members awarded for their outstanding service and contributions to the Civil Air Patrol. Lt. Col. Glenn Baugher received the Group 2 Commander of the Year award, Maj. Jerome "Pepper" Broad was named Senior Member of the Year, 2nd Lt. Craig Shannon received Safety Officer of the Year recognition, and Capt. Krystal Shannon was recognized as Public Affairs Officer of the Year.

Cadet awards were also presented. Cadet of the Year was presented to Cadet Capt. Aaron Keohane, and Cadet NCO of the Year was presented to Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Thaddeus Lippencott. Additionally, Cadet Col. Slater Shannon, Cadet 1st Lt. Lucyann Draeger, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Heisey, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Camden Rineer, Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Thaddeus Lippincott, Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Brady Dougherty, Cadet Tech. Sgt. Brendon Ortiz, and Cadet Senior Airman Theodore Seifferlein were presented with Achievement Awards for performance and service beyond normal duties and expectations.

Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome.

The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. To learn more, visit http://www.JesseJones.cap.gov or follow the squadron on Facebook.