Local Sea Cadet completes summer training
Connor Wiederholt Petty Officer Second Class
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A local young man completed multiple training programs throughout the country this summer as a member of the Thomas Jefferson Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
According to a news release, Petty Officer Second Class Connor Wiederholt, of Maryville, “had a standout summer completing multiple training programs.”
He served as a cadet trainer for Navy League Orientation Training at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and as a Culinary Cadet Trainer in Pineville, Louisiana, where he helped prepare more than 500 meals daily to support cadets and staff. Through these roles he led, guided and mentored junior cadets, demonstrating leadership and dedication.
Wiederholt is one of 11 cadets from the Thomas Jefferson Division, based in Jefferson City, Missouri, who successfully completed summer training programs across the United States from June through August.
These programs, designed to develop leadership, character traits, technical expertise and life skills, are conducted by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in partnership with U.S. military installations across the country, noted the release.
Other cadets from the Thomas Jefferson Division involved in the trainings include Petty Officer First Class Alayna Brosch, PO1 Morgan Adams, PO2 Nick Jackson, PO3 Emma Fagin, PO3 Gracie Fagin, Seaman Michael Pidgeon, Seaman Apprentice Hendrik Derendinger, Apprentice Cadet 2 Hayden Kohlmeier, Apprentice Cadet 2 Taelin Caldwin and Apprentice Cadet 1 Alex Rackers.
“These summer trainings give our cadets invaluable experience in leadership, teamwork, and military traditions,” said Lt. Commander Regina Hall, commanding officer of the Thomas Jefferson Division in Jefferson City. “We’re proud of each cadet’s accomplishments and the professionalism they demonstrated while representing their unit.”
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a federally chartered, nonprofit youth program for students age 10 through 18 that fosters leadership, citizenship and patriotism. More information is available online at seacadets.org or by contacting LCDR Regina Hall 573-619-5064.
