Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“I would not have been able to achieve the Spaatz award without the help of my friends, family and the amazing Civil Air Patrol community. The Spaatz award means that I have accomplished something beyond myself.”

Source: Cadet Col. Elizabeth T. Forbush of the New Hampshire Wing’s Greater Nashua Composite Squadron, discussing her being honored with the Civil Air Patrol’s top cadet honor, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award. Less than 0.5% of cadets receive the award, which requires devoting an average of four years to progressing through 16 achievements in the CAP cadet program and passing a series of rigorous exams.

FMI: www.cap.gov