Civil Air Patrol Cadet Lt. Juan Romero received the prestigious General Billy Mitchell award Monday night. He is the fourth Los Alamos cadet to receive the award since January and the ninth in the last five years. Only 15 percent of cadets nationally receive this award. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Lt. Juan Romero was presented with the Mitchell Award by his mother, New Mexico National Guard Lt.Col. Pia Romero. Also pictured is his father, Ryan Romero. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

​Airman Kyle Gentile is pinned by his father, Bill Gentile and his mother, Louise Foliot. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

CMsgt. Bryce Gentile, right, congratulates his brother, Airman Kyle Gentile who was promoted Monday night. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Airman Adam Pacheco is pinned by his mother, Danielle Mares, left, and Lt.Col. Annette Peters Monday night at Los Alamos Airport. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Airman Adam Pacheco and his mom, Danielle Mares celebrate his promotion Monday evening. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Airman Roshan Prasad is promoted by his parent, Lakshman and Gauri Prasad as Lt.Col. Annette Peters looks on. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Airman Roshan Prasad with his parents, Lakshman and Gauri Prasad, and sister Neelima Prasad. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Civil Air Patrol cadet,senior officers and family celebrate following Monday night’s promotion ceremony at Los Alamos Airport. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com