

Once again following in his father’s and uncle’s footsteps, Raith’s most recent accomplishment is graduating from Civil Air Patrol encampment, where he was a cadet of the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary during Operation Diamond Forge. This seven-day experience gave Raith a taste of cadet life through completing drill exercises, flying high on a C-130J and watching a K9 training demonstration for first responders at Little Rock Airforce Base, competing in an obstacle course and Cadet Olympics, and even riding a Black Hawk Helicopter to cap off the week! Raith built on his leadership and teamwork skills; learned about aviation, space, and technology; committed to a habit of exercise; and lived the Core Values of the United States Air Force.