CAP's aerospace education efforts focus on two different audiences: volunteer CAP members and the general public. The programs ensure that all CAP members (seniors and cadets) have an appreciation for and knowledge of aerospace issues.
While there are many youth oriented programs in America today, CAP's cadet program is unique in that it uses aviation as a cornerstone. Thousands of young people from 12 years through age 21 are introduced to aviation through CAP's cadet program.
Growing from its World War II experience, the Civil Air Patrol has continued to save lives and alleviate human suffering through a myriad of emergency-services and operational missions.
Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Humanitarian Services, Air Force Support, Counterdrug
Flight crew coming home after a training day for our Disaster Relief Exercise at Santa Monica Airport
Thank you to Proteus Air Services for hosting our base operations.
Civil Air Patrol members helped support the day-long City of STEM event held Saturday, 28 April at the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey. Participating were members from Fullerton Composite Squadron 56, Saddleback Composite Squadron 68, Los Angeles Cadet Squadron 138 and Los Angeles County Group 1.
In the CAP STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) display, Major Cathy Collom (Group 1 Aerospace Education Officer) and cadets from Squadron 138 ably demonstrated the many STEM kits available from CAP National Headquarters.
An aircraft fuselage mounted on a trailer, from Squadron 56, attracted a lot of attention. And made a great photo op for a lot of families! Including our cadets.
Also attracting attention was the noisy wind tunnel, demonstrated by 2d Lt Donald Domonoske of Squadron 68.
Thanks to all those who helped promote STEM and tell people about Civil Air Patrol.
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Promotions are a big part of a CAP. It gives cadets something to work for and feels great when they get to wear the grade and show off all of their hard work. Congratulation to sergeant Boone on his promotion.
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Thanks to all the officers, cadets and family members from Los Angeles Cadet Squadron 138 who participated in the four events over the long Memorial Day weekend: place American flags on veterans' graves and Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia; participate in the Memorial Day Tribute at Live Oak Memorial Park; participate in the Gill Robb Wilson Memorial Ceremony at Forest Lawn Covina Hills; and finally, help pick up and store the small American flags for next year's tribute.
#Sq138CAP #Sqdn138 #BellCA #MontebelloCA #MaywoodCA #WhittierCA #DowneyCA #MontereyParkCAEvery Memorial Day since 1974, members of California Wing - Civil Air Patrol have gathered at the grave of Gill Robb Wilson, founder of CAP, at Forest Lawn Covina Hills. Master of Ceremonies for this year's tribute was Lt Col Charles Wiest, California Wing Historian.
Colonel Wiest reminded the assembly that two generations of CAP members have gathered here on Memorial Day to honor our heritage, forming a long blue line that stretches back to the founding of CAP, where Gill Wilson stood near the head of the line, down to the newest officer and cadet.
Presenting the memorial wreath was Col Jon Stokes, Pacific Region Commander, assisted by C/1Lt Ethan Stahl. A color guard from Brackett Composite Squadron 64 presented the colors. CH (Lt Col) Micheal MacKinney offered the Invocation and Benediction.
Participating were officers and cadets from Los Angeles County Group 1, El Monte Composite Squadron 21, Clover Field Composite Squadron 51, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 and Los Angeles Cadet Squadron 138.
Photos: Cap Hector Figueroa, Squadron 64
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This morning, 75 members from three Civil Air Patrol squadrons and three Boy Scout units turned out at Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia to help prepare for the 2018 Memorial Day Tribute on Monday. In two hours, they placed over 3,000 small American flags on veterans' headstones, covering the small cemetery in a waving field of red, white and blue.
Participating were El Monte Composite Squadron 21, Brackett Composite Squadron 64 and Los Angeles Cadet Squadron 138, and Boy Scout Pack 188, Troop 185, and Troop 107 from Duarte.
For over 80 years, the annual tribute has been sponsored by the Allied Veterans Council of the Upper San Gabriel Valley, an umbrella group of 20 local veterans organizations.
Thanks for honoring our fallen comrades on Memorial Day.
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Squadron 51 Cadets practice teamwork and sportsmanship while playing volleyball during PT (physical training).
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Are you at least 12 years old?
Are you looking to challenge yourself?
Is what you are doing right now boring?
⬇️ KEEP READING BELOW ⬇️
See what Civil Air Patrol, the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, can do for you right at Santa Monica Airport!
🔸 Challenge yourself in hands on STEM related topics that include flying actual airplanes and gliders!
🔸 Drones, robotics, and rocketry more your thing? We’ve got you covered there, too!
🔸 Programmer and good with computers? Interested in cyber security? We got you covered there and we need you!!!
🔸 Do you think you are a born leader? Challenge yourself in leading a small team, a group to even 100s of your own peers.
🔸 Set yourself up for military service if you choose. Enlisted or commissioned, you will be set up for long term success with credit on Academy applications or pinning on a few extra strips after completing basic training!
🔸 Interested in special-ops related missions? PJ? SEAL? SWCC? EOD? JTAC? Recon? Green Beret? Ranger? etc? We can help you out there too with CAPs PJOC (Pararescue Orientation Course) and APJOC! (Advanced Pararescue) Train WITH actual members of the Air Forces elite PJs!
🔸 Interested in doing things for a greater good and helping others? We have plenty to offer in Emergency Services and Search & Rescue both air and ground. Get your CPR certification! Get hands-on, real work experience in the IC (Incident Command) system used everywhere. Get hands-on experience with communications using radios on Air Force designated channels.
🔸 Interested in traveling abroad? You can do that too with IACE. (International Air Cadet Exchange) Reach a milestone in CAP by reach Cadet Captain to apply to this amazing opportunity!
Ready to find out more information? Send an email to join@sq51.org to request an appointment to sit down with a local CAP recruiting officer.
Thanks to the members of Los Angeles Cadet Squadron 138 who marched in the Monterey Park Play Days Parade on Saturday, 12 May. A bit of light rain, a bit of breeze, not a very large crowd along the route, but we made a good impression in a short community parade that we'd not marched in before.
All along the parade route, it seemed like hundreds of cell phone cameras were pointed in our direction!
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Basic Cadet School and Airman Training School -- 1-3 June at March ARB in Moreno Valley
All our basic cadets should plan to attend BCS.
More experienced cadets -- those who have already completed BCS and encampment -- should plan to attend ATS. Or apply for staff at one of the schools!
More details to come...
Registration is now OPEN for the National Conference (Aug 23-25) in Anaheim. Don't forget to register before June 18 to get the early bird discount!
