Master Sgt. William Gamradt, Air Force Sergeants Association vice president, awarded Cadet Staff Sgt. Calvin Mader, Civil Air Patrol, the Cadet NCO of the year award among family and friends during an AFSA meeting Feb. 24. Cadet Mader recieved the award for his dedication, leadership and enthusiasm as a member and his long string of accomplishments to inlcude completing programs and assisting his Squadron in winning awards such as the Aerospace Excellence Award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kristina Overton)