THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 21, 2023 Page 7 Malden teen completes prestigious search & rescue school M alden has a new hometown hero in Artemijs “AJ” Jumutcs, 14, who recently completed the highly prestigious Hawk Mountain Ranger School of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). In completing this rigorous training, AJ received his Ranger 2nd Class Certification and CAP Ground Team Qualifi cation in Search & Rescue. Hawk Mountain Ranger School, a specialized training center and National Cadet Special Activity for the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, CAP, is known for its challenging curriculum and demanding physical requirements. AJ was one of 150 cadets from 39 states who participated in this year’s program, which aims to train fi eld experts who can build, teach and lead CAP ground operations. The program equips CAP Rangers with the necessary skills to develop their unit’s Emergency Services programs, instruct fellow team members and take charge of operations in the most demanding and austere search environments. The training emphasized navigation, search and rescue techniques, extreme weather survival, campsite selection and mission scenarios, including patient evacuation. In addition to his recent completion of the Hawk Mountain Ranger School, AJ had previously attended the Winter RangMalden resident Artemijs “AJ” Jumutcs recently completed training at the Civil Air Patrol’s highly prest igious Hawk Mountain Ranger School. er School in February. This specialized program focuses on preparing Ranger Team members for operations and survival situations in cold weather environments, providing essential training for up to 72 hours. AJ’s participation in this training further demonstrates his commitment to acquiring comprehensive skills in various emergency scenarios. Throughout the nine-day training program, AJ and his fellow cadets were exposed to rugged conditions and put through rigorous physical and mental challenges. While hiking Hawk Mountain, they had the opportunity to practice and be evaluated on the skills they had learned in the classroom Carey McDonald endorsed for Malden Councillor-at-Large by Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund T he Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Action Fund has endorsed Carey McDonald for reelection to Malden Councillor-at-Large, a credit to his commitment to the environment and climate action. With issues of public health, environmental justice, transportation and energy policy inextricably linked, we need leaders at every level of government who understand the pressing issues of their community and will call for ambitious action. “Carey has demonstrated a strong commitment to environment progress and climate action,” said ELM Action Fund Executive Director Casey Bowers. “We are proud to endorse him for re-election as he continues to advocate for the environment, including by leading on the development of Malden’s Climate Action Plan.” “I’m thrilled to receive ELM’s endorsement again!” said McDonald. “We must work together to prepare our vulnerable communities from climate change and to do our part to protect the planet. There’s so much local governments can do with our state and federal partners to help us get to a sustainable, equitable and thriving future.” McDonald has placed climate at the forefront of his fi rst term as a City Councillor. As chair of the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Commission, he advocates for expanding renewable energy in Malden and has been a key player in the city’s Climate Action Plan. Electing an environmental champion is especially important in Malden, as it is a Gateway City and a diverse, environmental justice community. Once he is reelected, McDonald plans to continue committing to environmental justice issues and implement community sustainability eff orts, including making homes and buildings more energy effi cient, promoting citywide tree-planting projects and building walking and biking pathways for Malden residents. To learn more about McDonald, visit his website at https://mcdonaldformalden.com. To learn more about the ELM Action Fund, visit www.elmaction.org/elections. earlier in the week. Additionally, rappelling exercises allowed cadets to overcome their fears and build confi dence, while the fi eld medic training course focused on triage and prioritizing treatment for patients’ injuries. Living out of their fi eld gear, AJ and his peers gained invaluable experience and understanding of real-world search and rescue operations. The completion of the Hawk Mountain Ranger School marks a signifi cant achievement for AJ, who has undoubtedly acquired a broad range of lifesaving skills. His success serves as an inspiration not only to the community of Malden but also to aspiring cadets across the nation. AJ’s dedication, perseverance and commitment to his training demonstrate the remarkable potential and determination of young individuals to make a positive impact on their communities. As AJ returns to his home unit, Boston Cadet Squadron, he will bring with him the knowledge and expertise gained from the Hawk Mountain Ranger School. His role as a leader and trainer will help shape the future of emergency services programs and inspire others to follow in his footsteps. With his accomplishment, AJ has set a new standard for excellence and serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through dedication and hard work. About Civil Air Patrol: Founded in 1941 and established as the offi cial civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, CAP is chartered by Congress as a nonprofi t organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fl eet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training and education. CAP is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives and shaping futures. Visit CAP.news or GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information. Follow CAP on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 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