Cadet Commander
CADET FIRST LIEUTENANT HUNTER HAYES, CAP
C/1st Lt. Hunter Hayes is the Cadet Commander for the Lafayette Composite Squadron. In her duties, C/1st Lt. Hayes is responsible for ensuring the Cadet Corps of the squadron remains ready to develop the future leaders of America. She joined Civil Air Patrol as a Cadet at the age of 14 in 2020.
As a member, she has served in multiple leadership roles including Cadet Flight Sergeant, Cadet Flight Commander, and Cadet Commander.
Emergency Services Qualifications
Urban Direction Finding Team Member
Mission Radio Operator
Mission Staff Assistant
Awards
CAP Achievement Award
Brig Gen Billy Mitchell Award
AFA Outstanding Cadet
VFW Cadet Officer of the Year
Crisis Service Award
Red Service Award
National Cadet Activities Ribbon
Encampment Ribbon (2 Bronze Clasps)
Special Events
Louisiana Wing Summer Encampment (3 Years, 2 years as Staff)
Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course (AFSUPT FC)