Corry Station Instructor Assumes Command of Pensacola Sea Cadets

Photo By Michele Diamond | Logo for Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station. (U.S. Navy courtesy graphic)  

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

12.16.2017

Courtesy Story

Center for Information Warfare Training

PENSACOLA, Fla. – An instructor from Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station became the commanding officer of the Naval Sea Cadets Independence Squadron during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Dec. 16.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kevin Schneider relieved Lt. j.g. Larry Martin. Until now, Schneider has been an active volunteer for the Sea Cadets. With his new position, he will have greater responsibility for preparing the Sea Cadets for possible future naval careers.

The change of command followed a Wreaths Across America ceremony, where Cadets had the opportunity to honor fallen veterans with wreaths placed on their headstones.

"I have been with the Sea Cadets for about 9 months now,” said Information Systems Technician 1st Class James McGuigan, a volunteer from IWTC Corry Station. “I think this is really awesome program that gives the kids a chance to see what the Navy is about. I really enjoy helping out and mentoring the cadets."

Following the ceremony, many Cadets were awarded ribbons for outstanding achievements in areas such as academics, volunteer/community service, as well as Cadet of the Month to recognize those who stood out amongst their peers. Many of the Cadets also promoted to the next paygrade as they met the required milestone achievements for advancement.

IWTC Corry Station, as part of the Center for Information Warfare Training, provides a continuum of training to Navy and joint service personnel that prepares them to conduct information warfare (IW) across the full spectrum of military operations.

For more information about the Sea Cadets, visit www.seacadets.org/.

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• Date Taken: 12.16.2017
• Date Posted: 12.21.2017 09:07
• Story ID: 259792
• Location: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, US