Highly aimed at making Civil Air Patrol a drug-free organization, drug demand reduction program promoted and supported education and social responsibility. Being an all-volunteer, civilian organization of US, Civil Air Patrol took the lead to initiate Drug Demand Reduction program. It assisted the squadrons, groups, wings, and regions to instill an aggressive, positive and drug-free attitude in Civil Air Patrol members, civilians and school-age children.

Being the drug demand reduction officer, Heather McSparron was well versed with the wing level planning and execution of drug demand reduction program. She just made it sure that this program promoted Civil Air Patrol as a positive community service lifestyle.

Due to her dedication towards her work, Heather was awarded with various awards. These include Squadron Volunteer Member of the Year award 2006, Circle of Excellence in Cadet Programs and Exceptional service award in 2007, Certificate of Appreciation for Summer Encampment in 2008, Group 4 Certificate of Appreciation as Finance Officer in 2008, Certificate of Appreciations Group 4 Banquet Committee in 2008, Florida Wing Commanders Commendation (Special Activities) in 2008, Florida Wing Commanders Commendation (Winter Encampment) in 2008, TACO of encampment (Award selected by Cadets), Certificate of Appreciation Group 4 Banquet Committee in 2009, Benjamin O Davis Jr Award (Level 2 Professional Development ) 2010 and many more.

About Heather McSparron

Being a buyer at different government procurements, Heather McSparron possesses effective negotiating, planning, multi-tasking and organizational skills. Have a look at the laundry list of her expertise -

- Mechanical components
- Surface treatment
- Sheet metal components
- Seal/gaskets/O-Rings
- COTS, modified COTS
- BIN Stock Program
- Ammunition
- Non-Aircraft items
- Raw Material
- Electrical components
- Aircraft spares (purchase and repair)
- Services (ex: training, fuel, nav systems)