Newark Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

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2024 HABC Awards Show 🎈🌟 Welcome to the 2024 High Altitude Balloon Challenge Awards Show! 🌟🎈In this special event, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of Civil Air Patrol...

We had the honor and pleasure to attend the Joint NER/NY Conference, and celebrate the change of command for Northeast Region, Civil Air Patrol. Congratulations to Col Everett Hume on completion of your term and Col James Ridley on your new appointment! Thank you Maj Gen Regena Aye for joining us and providing insightful conversations to our members!!

📷 A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee surveys storm damage from aboard a Civil Air Patrol aircraft.

Our South Carolina Wing remains at the forefront of Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Its work includes aerial photography for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Within 48 hours of beginning the response to the FEMA request, the state Emergency Management Division tasked the South Carolina Wing to photography missions over designated targets of interest. Read more at https://www.cap.news/south-carolina-wing-steps-up-in-helenes-wake/.

Congratulations to C/Amn Butler on his Promotion

Florida Wing Flying FEMA Hurricane Milton Damage Observers Civil Air Patrol has been providing critical assistance to local, state, and federal agencies in the wake of Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact on Florida.On Sunday, CAP aircrews flew Willie Nunn, Federal Emergency Management Agency regional administrator for Region 10, and other critical FEMA ...

Where will you join the mission in 60 days? National Wreaths Across America Day is less than two months away!

Learn more: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

Boots on the Ground, Planes in the Air: Georgia Members Help Helene Victims  Cadet Lt. Col. Ann Grammer was 12  when she joined Civil Air Patrol in June 2019. At the time, she just wanted to play video games and sports. With CAP, she thought she might learn how to fly a plane.But a cadet mentor changed the trajectory of her life when she introduced the newcomer to the wo...

Thank a hero.

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Army First Lieutenant Jack H. Jacobs, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Jacobs (then 1st Lt.), Infantry, distinguished himself while serving as assistant battalion adviser, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. The 2d Battalion was advancing to contact when it came under intense heavy machine-gun and mortar fire from a Viet Cong battalion positioned in well-fortified bunkers. As the 2d Battalion deployed into attack formation, its advance was halted by devastating fire. Capt. Jacobs, with the command element of the lead company, called for and directed air strikes on the enemy positions to facilitate a renewed attack. Due to the intensity of the enemy fire and heavy casualties to the command group, including the company commander, the attack stopped and the friendly troops became disorganized. Although wounded by mortar fragments, Capt. Jacobs assumed command of the allied company, ordered a withdrawal from the exposed position, and established a defensive perimeter. Despite profuse bleeding from head wounds which impaired his vision, Capt. Jacobs, with complete disregard for his safety, returned under intense fire to evacuate a seriously wounded adviser to the safety of a wooded area where he administered lifesaving first aid. He then returned through heavy automatic-weapons fire to evacuate the wounded company commander. Capt. Jacobs made repeated trips across the fire-swept, open rice paddies, evacuating wounded and their weapons. On three separate occasions, Capt. Jacobs contacted and drove off Viet Cong squads who were searching for allied wounded and weapons, single-handedly killing three and wounding several others. His gallant actions and extraordinary heroism saved the lives of one U.S. adviser and 13 allied soldiers. Through his effort the allied company was restored to an effective fighting unit and prevented defeat of the friendly forces by a strong and determined enemy. Capt. Jacobs, by his gallantry and bravery in action in the highest traditions of the military service, has reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Jacobs retired from the Army in 1987 as a Colonel.

To learn more about our Nation’s Medal of Honor Recipients, visit Congressional Medal of Honor Society

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/jack-h-jacobs

Aerial look of Hurricane Helene's damage CBS 17 got an aerial look of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in western NC.

Florida Wing Civil Air Patrol is watching the development of tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico. We do not want to heighten our alert status and restrict normal operations beyond what is necessary, but want all FLWG Airmen to pay attention to alerts for the Command Staff through email, social media, and your unit command over the next few days and respond accordingly.

Civil Air Patrol members supporting the Incident Command Post at NCWG Headquarters in Burlington NC on 5 October 2024.

Civil Air Patrol’s North Carolina Wing is currently engaged in disaster relief missions in response to Hurricane Helene. Several missions are underway in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, North Carolina Emergency Management, North Carolina Department of Transportation, North Carolina National Guard, and other agencies.

Fort Liberty troops deploy to western NC to help in recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene Fort Liberty officials said that up to 1,000 general purpose troops would assist in supporting lead agencies.

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/NY0305P

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, NY0305P - Newark Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol will be helping NY State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (Formerly Sampson) to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.

Great Night of achievements at NER-NY-111
Butterfield was promoted to C/Amn and Lt Peterson received her Ground Team Leader Patch... Nice Job everyone

Congratulations C/Amn Butterfield on your first Promotion. Welcome to Capt. Luke C. Wullenwaber Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

Already putting things on the 2025 calendar!! Love it!

🌟Get Ready for the 2025 Geneseo Airshow: The Greatest Show on Turf Returns! 🌟 Mark your calendars for July 12 & 13, 2025! This year, we’re honoring the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day with a special theme: Battles of the Pacific.

🎟️ Special Offer! For a limited time, grab your General Admission tickets for just $25 during our Fall Sale! This incredible deal won’t last long—tickets are available now through October 5, so secure your spot at one of the most anticipated airshows in the country! Both tailgating admission and general admission will be available for the 2025 Airshow. Tailgating tickets will go on sale in the future. This is solely a general admission ticket special at this time!
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Join us for a thrilling experience as we bring history to life. Witness a spectacular recreation of the infamous Pearl Harbor attack by the “Tora Tora Tora” team, complete with pyrotechnics and a gripping narrative that will transport you back to that pivotal moment in time. Prepare to be awed by a tribute to the legendary Doolittle Raid featuring a stunning formation of B-25 bombers. Our iconic C-47 "Whiskey 7" will soar through the skies, symbolizing the daring missions over the Himalayas, while a breathtaking aerial display will honor the historic Tokyo Bay Flyover, celebrating the victory that brought an end to the war. But that’s not all! Experience a dazzling lineup of classic warbirds and modern aircraft, including the legendary P-40, mighty P-51, and iconic Corsair. And don’t miss world champion Rob Holland’s breathtaking precision aerobatics that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or looking for an exciting summer outing with family, the 2025 Geneseo Airshow is an event you absolutely can’t miss. Follow us on social media for the latest updates, performer announcements, and sneak peeks behind the scenes.

🎉 We can’t wait to see you in Geneseo on July 12 & 13, 2025! 🎉