Viking Squadron, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, announced the following promotions and awards:

Cadet Airman Basic John Lewis of Orono was promoted to Cadet Airman and awarded the General J.F. Curry Medal.

Cadet Senior Airman Creighton Monson of Chanhassen was promoted to Cadet Staff Sergeant and awarded the Wright Brothers Medal.

The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary performs emergency services, disaster relief and homeland security missions in support of federal, state and local government. Viking Squadron covers the southwestern portions of the Twin Cities area and meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, 9301 Eden Prairie Road. Members reside in Carver, Hennepin and Scott Counties. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Barney Uhlig at 952-937-2924 or buhlig@mncap.org. CAP National Headquarters’ Web site is www.gocivilairpatrol.com. Viking Squadron’s Web site is http://www.mncap.org/viking/.