By: Capt Barbie Emaus, CAP Public Affairs Officer, Hickory Composite Squadron Hickory Squadron’s members gathered for a Change of Command ceremony, followed by a celebration to thank their outgoing Commander, Capt Roig, and to welcome their incoming one, Capt Randolph. Overseen by the NC Wing Commander, Col Bissell, the evening...
By: 2d Lt Yelena McManaman, CAP Public Affairs Officer, Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron Friday, June 16, 2023, was a highly anticipated day for a local homeschool group eager to visit the Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron. Ellen Metzger, the group leader, learned about the squadron through the Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Connections in...
By: Lt Col Liz Dunster, CAP Asst Public Affairs Officer, North Carolina Wing Four local Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets were recently honored with Cadet of the Year awards. Tar River Composite Squadron presented its 2022 Cadet of the Year awards to four cadets on 22 June 2023 at the...
By: 2d Lt William K. Brown, CAP Public Affairs Officer, Iredell Composite Squadron Iredell Composite Squadron hosted a Rocketry Day as the culmination of the efforts of a number of cadets in completing their rocketry badges. Iredell Composite Squadron Cadet Aerospace Officer Sarah McNelly led a series of aerospace sessions...
By: Capt Bruce Hudson, CAP Event Public Affairs Officer Civil Air Patrol’s North Carolina Wing conducted a combined Group 2 and 4 Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Members from across North Carolina started the day at wing headquarters in Burlington at 8:30AM and continued until...
By: SM Jennifer Davis, CAP Public Affairs Officer, Franklin County Composite Squadron The Franklin County Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, were greeted by Chief Warrant Officer Nat Hyde (CW2 Hyde) and Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Pendry (CW2 Pendry) at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham for the “449th” Combat...
By: Capt. Joel H. Levy, CAP Public Affairs Officer, Union County Composite Squadron The Union County Composite Squadron hosted North Carolina Wing Commander Col. Dennis Bissell, CAP this past week as he awarded senior member Lt. Rachel Ambrose, CAP the John V. “Jack” Sorenson Cadet Programs Officer of the Year...
By: 2d Lt Jessica Carey, CAP Deputy Commander for Cadets, NC-111th Search and Rescue Composite Squadron On Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14th, the NC-111 Search and Rescue Composite Squadron came together in unity, respect, and shared patriotism to honor and retire Old Glory. In an event planned and executed by...
American Legion Honors Civil Air Patrol Mother/Son Duo with Awards By: Capt Glenda Engstrom, CAP Event Public Affairs Officer, North Carolina Wing The American Legion, Department of North Carolina, awarded 1st Lt Dawn Mathews with Commander of the Year and C/Lt Col Emmanuel Dorian Mathews with Cadet of the Year,...
By: 2d Lt Yelena McManaman, CAP Public Affairs Officer, Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron On May 30, 2023, Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron concluded its first-ever Squadron Cup competition. This event allowed cadets to compete and earn points for their respective flights. The Squadron Cup showcased cadets' skills, dedication, and teamwork as they participated...
