EGLIN AFB — Civil Air Patrol's Eglin Composite Squadron FL423 will hold its annual awards dinner at 6 p.m. May 18 in Shalimar United Methodist Church's Family Life Center, 1 Old Ferry Road.
Squadron members, dining on spaghetti and salad, will be recognized for their accomplishments in the past 12 months. Eglin Composite Squadron has 85 members from Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Navarre, Niceville and Valparaiso.
Gen. Charles Horner, USAF (Ret.) will be the guest speaker. Horner is a command pilot with more than 5,300 hours in F-100, F-105, F-4, F-15 and F-16 aircraft. He was the commander of U.S. and allied air operations during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In addition, he co-authored a book about his experiences, "Every Man a Tiger," with Tom Clancy.
Members, former members, family members and guests are welcome. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance by calling Maj. Dave Davis 865-5704 before the close of business on May 12.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Eglin Civil Air Patrol squadron plans awards dinner