Williams Instated as New Cadet Commander in CAP Cadet Program

Brookings – Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Abigail Williams, of Egan, is the new cadet commander of Civil Air Patrol’s Big Sioux Composite Squadron, following a change of command ceremony on Thursday, April 15th, 2021, held at the Brookings Airport. Cadets, family members and other guests from other areas of South Dakota were in attendance. 

Within Big Sioux Composite Squadron, Williams, in addition to Cadet Commander, serves in Civil Air Patrol (CAP)’s Cadet Program as training officer, communications officer, and emergency services officer. Williams was also honored with the Air Force Association’s Outstanding Cadet of the Year Award in February in recognition of her superior performance throughout 2020. 

“Cadet Williams has consistently performed above and beyond her previous roles. I have no doubt she will focus on this new role with the same enthusiasm and excellence, setting the standard for our cadets.” said Captain Tyler Gross, Big Sioux Composite Squadron commander. 

The CAP Cadet Program develops young leaders, ages 12 and up. Cadet members are challenged and rewarded with the confidence, self-worth, and accomplishment that comes from rising to the occasion and making a real and measurable difference.  

For More Information:

Big Sioux Composite Squadron meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM at 413 W Second St S, Brookings, SD 57006. For more information, contact Tyler.Gross@sdwg.cap.gov or 605-868-8434. 

South Dakota Wing, CAP, has over 400 members with units based in Brookings, Custer, Miller, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Spearfish and Tea. The wing can deploy its six aircraft, ground teams, and small search drones to assist in emergency response and other support to local, state, tribal and federal agencies.