Later this week, a southeast Kansas Congressperson will make a rare appearance in southwest Missouri. KRPS’s Fred fletcher-Fierro has more.
This Wednesday, U.S. Representative Jake LaTurner will attend a special meeting of the Col. Travis Hoover Composite Squadron of the Missouri Wing, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary.
Representative LaTurner will be visiting as a guest of the squadron to present the Brigadier General Billy Mitchell Award to Cadet Second Lieutenant Abigail Faith Godsell. The Mitchell Award marks the completion of Phase II of the CAP Cadet Program, recognizing sustained excellence in all four areas of cadet life: leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character.
Mitchell cadets who enlist in the Air Force enter the service at the advanced grade of E-3, Airman First Class. Cadet Godsell of McCune, Kansas, requested Rep. LaTurner to present this milestone award.
The ceremony will take place at 3:00 PM in the Community Room of the Joplin Regional Airport General Aviation Terminal at 5009 Dennis Weaver Drive.
