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Loose Hawgs remain on top

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  • By Amber Baillie
  • U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. --  Cadet Squadron 34's "Loose Hawgs" continue to reign here, winning Outstanding Squadron of the Year for a second-straight year for their exceptional accomplishments in academics, military performance and athletics.

In the fall, CS-34 ranked number one in the Cadet Wing out of 40 squadrons and ranked second in the spring.

"The things cadets in CS-34 are doing have put them above and beyond other squadrons," said Maj. Bud Fugii-Takamoto, CS-34 air officer commanding. "They've been outstanding leaders in the Cadet Wing and have reached out to the Colorado Springs community."

CS-34 gave the most donations in the wing to the Air Force Assistance Fund this year and was Squadron of the Month in January and March.

"The squadron also organized a Sexual Assault Awareness 4K color run and logged over 1800 hours of community service this year," Fugii-Takamoto said. "They've been a high-performing squadron, reaching out to local schools and organizing science, technology, engineering and math activities."

CS-34 dominated the Polaris Warrior competition this spring, an annual event here where cadet squadrons compete against each other in self-aid and buddy care, mobile operations in urban terrain, combat arms and land navigation.

"Everyone worked hard to train and do well," said Cadet 1st Class Alan Acosta, CS-34 squadron commander. "No one came to the Academy to be mediocre. As a team, no matter how we think or feel, we know we need to get things done, and focus on having fun and doing the best we can."

Acosta, a prior-enlisted Airman and Prep School graduate, said the squadron went from ranking 39 in the Cadet Wing to number one through hard work.

"We also utilize our freshmen in the squadron through our Four Degree Appreciation Program," Acosta said. "We assign them jobs in public affairs or training, so they play an integral part in the success of our squadron and have a say in what goes on in CS-34."