The Atis

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Being raised in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY to a military mom was no easy task; his mom ensured he had structure and would walk a straight path. Despite growing up in a tough neighborhood, Cletodell associated with friends whom also had a strong parental guidance. He played on his High School basketball team, and then later played Division 1 basketball at Long Island University. He achieved his Associates Degree from SUNY Farmingdale in Computer Science. Furthermore, he attained a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Psychology from Long Island University. 

             Cletodell was 23 years old after his days of college and basketball, looking to enter the workforce . He is a 17 year veteran of the NYC Police Department, starting his career at age 24. Assigned to the School Unit for 11 years, he enforced discipline, mentored and helped the youth  in the community of Bedford - Stuyvesant.  

             In July 2018, he became the Camp Director for the 81st Precinct Community Council Summer Camp coordinating over 100 kids and more than 20  SYEP counselors; it was a great experience. 

           As a child, Cletodell always wanted to fly, however, there were no camps like this available in his area. As an adult,  he decided to pursue his dream of flying by earning his Airmans Certificate (Private Pilot License) and recently earned his Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instrument Instructor License ( CFII). We will make United Youth Aviators a tremendous opportunity that will be afforded to the youth. 

Born and raised in East New York, Brooklyn, as the eldest of three siblings, Milton faced many obstacles as a young teen. He kept busy participating in Boy Scouts, where he earned the rank of Life Scout. With the strong values and morals from his mother and family members, he stayed in a positive direction. He always wanted to help people, especially in his community. Milton has been a continued advocate for youth in several communities with the aviation programs of United Youth Aviators .
              Milton is a retired 20 year veteran of the New York City Police Department, In his 20 years as a Police Officer, he was in various units his last assignment he served the Bedford-Stuyvesant community as a Youth Officer. 
             In 2012, Milton founded Cub Scout Pack 1400. In 2016 he also, founded Boy Scout Troop 1400. In 2015, he was the BSA Breukelen District Activities Chair. 

Milton received several Awards in 2015 which include:

• The Spark Plug Award  
• The National Top 50 Cubmasters Recognition of Excellence Award from Boy Scouts of America. 
•  The Man of Distinction Award 
•  City Council Citation from 500 Men Making a Difference 
•   Cubmaster Leadership Award of Merit in 2015

In 2017 Milton received: 

• Scout Master Leadership Award of Merit from the BSA
• Nassau County Legislature Citation from The Foundation For A Drug Free World of America

Milton was a Drug Free Hero Awardee in 2018 from The Foundation For A  Drug Free World.  

 Milton is dedicated to United Youth Aviators and The Young Airmans Association and its opportunities for inner city youth to experience the wonders of aviation.