Major Jason A. Dworkin was born in Detroit in 1975, and joined the CAP cadet program in 1991 at age 16.  Dworkin boasts many accomplishments as a cadet, including being named Starfire Squadron Cadet of the Year for 1992, as well as earning the Ira C. Eaker Award in September of 1995.  Jason held several staff positions as a cadet in his squadron, such as flight commander, recruit training instructor, and cadet commander.

Since turning senior in 1996, Major Dworkin has served as Squadron Leadership Officer for both Livonia Thunderbolt and South Oakland Cadet Squadrons in Michigan, the Communications Training Officer / Assistant Director of Communications at Michigan Wing HQ, and Deputy Commander of the South Oakland Squadron.  Dworkin is currently assigned as the Squadron Commander at South Oakland.

Jason attended the Michigan Wing Cadet Leadership School in 1993 as a Cadet Master Sergeant, and graduated with Academic Honors (#2 in his class of 22 cadets).  His outstanding performance warranted an invitation to return on CLS staff the following year, which he accepted, working for two years as the Cadet TAC Officer.  Dworkin's CLS service continues into senior membership, as 2002 will mark his eighth year on staff, and his first as Deputy Director.  His previous senior positions include TAC Officer and Chief TAC Officer.

Major Dworkin has a B.S. in Aviation Management from Eastern Michigan University and works as a Dispatcher with IFL Group at Oakland County International Airport.  He is also a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT for the City of Huntington Woods, MI.  Jason's awards and decorations include the Grover Loening Award, the Unit Citation Award, Commander's Commendation with bronze clasp, and the Meritorious Service Award.  He was officially promoted to Major in January of 2002.

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