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A 12-year-old boy who joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps was named cadet of the year recently.
The 12-year-old member of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is passionate about the military and has served in community service projects. (Photo: ftlseacadets.org)
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps New Member
12-year-old Kall Meador joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in 2022 and has been named cadet of the year.
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadet is passionate about serving in the military.
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps has also participated in community service projects, color guard, field operations, and medical training.
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadet has a 4.0 GPA and over 90 hours of community service.
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is also excited to continue learning new skills, such as building underwater robotics.
According to a published article by KXII, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadet will be attending the Naval Sea Cadet awards ceremony in San Diego this summer.
More Information About The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
In a published article by Stars and Stripes, Sea Cadets is a program for youth ages 11 to 17 that is not a recruiter for the Navy or the military, but many graduates go on to military service, including nearly 10% who attend the U.S. Naval Academy.
Applicants receive an advantage for acceptance and can start in the military at a higher rank. To apply, students must be U.S. citizens, maintain a C grade point average, be in good health, and be free of felony convictions.
They attend two-week training camps and can choose from various programs including SEAL training. Sea Cadets has chapters in every state except Wyoming, with roughly 8,200 participants.
The program also has exchange programs with 11 countries. It was started in 1958 by the Navy League at the request of the Navy and is funded mostly through federal grants, donations, and fees paid by cadets.
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