Orange County Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

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During the monthly training weekend for the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, NY - Cadet Staff Sergeant Austin Colsant had the opportunity to meet the Chief of Staff for the United States Air Force, General Charles Q. Brown, during his visit at the base! Thank you to the 105th Airlift Wing and to the US Air Force for allowing our cadets opportunities such as these and helping to inspire our youth! Job well done Cadet Colsant!

Space is filling up fast! Register now if you want to advance your Emergency Services Training!

The New York Wing Ground Search and Reacue Academy is still accepting applicants, but spots are filling up fast! For more information, please visit nyw.cap.gov/gsar.

Proud of our cadet honor guard who carried the nation’s flag in the Town of Newburgh Memorial Day parade.

Congratulations to cadets Saenz and Velez for promoting to C/CMSgt and C/SMSgt.

C/CMSgt. Saenz recently assumed the role of cadet commander. C/SMSgt Velez is the squadron’s new cadet first sergeant.

Getting to know the new cadet commander for the Orange County Cadet Squadron, C/CMSgt Martin Saenz.

QUESTION: Why did you join Civil Air Patrol?

C/CMSgt Saenz: The idea of wearing a uniform and belonging to a goal-oriented organization excited me. I also wanted to meet people my age with similar interests. I joined on January 15, 2019 and have enjoyed my experiences and growth as a leader

QUESTION: What is your favorite memory from your time in CAP?

C/CMSgt Saenz: When our squadron commander announced in front of the whole squadron that I scored 100% on my Wright Brothers exam. I am proud of that achievement.

QUESTION: What roles have you held at the squadron?

C/CMSgt Saenz: I am honored to have progressed from element leader, flight sergeant, first sergeant and now to cadet commander. I also served as cadre for our squadron’s Great Start program.

QUESTION: What is your vision for the squadron as cadet commander?

C/CMSgt Saenz: My vision is to resume meeting at Stewart AFB and recruit at least two full flights of cadets. I want us to attain a balance of leadership, aerospace and emergency services activities.

QUESTION: What advice would you share with members new to CAP?

C/CMSgt Saenz: I recommend they make a point of getting to know everyone in their squadron - from fellow new cadets to senior members. You’ll be surprised how welcoming everyone is if you respectfully introduce yourself and ask them to tell you about their CAP experiences.

Celebrating International Women’s Day where we stand for a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Cold conditions did not deter our cadets from training this weekend. Special thanks to SMSgt Gessman for sharing his expertise. We do these things so that others may live.

Uniform inspections are easy when you follow the regulations.

CAP Regulation 39-1 describes the various CAP uniform items and how they are worn.

Make sure you download your copy and keep it handy for frequent reference.

Congratulations to C/Amn Frankenberger and C/1st Lt LaCombe for successfully completing the Hawk Mountain Winter Ranger School

Basic Course Description - First year course emphasizing on navigation, winter search and rescue techniques, cold weather survival, camp site selection, and preparing for cold weather operations, along with mission scenarios, patient evacuation.

Our squadron was honored to meet virtually with Colonel Terry Virts last evening. Col Virts is a former International Space Station Commander, Space Shuttle Pilot, and Test/Fighter Pilot.

We are inspired, to say the least, with his incredible stories and photographs which he shot from space.

Cadets and senior members lined up after the presentation for an amazing Q & A session.

Thank you Astronaut Terry Virts for sharing a very memorable evening with us.

Despite cold and rainy conditions, squadron cadets proudly honored the memory of local veterans by placing wreaths at their gravesites.

Our squadron contributed over one-hundred wreaths to the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery. We thank everyone who sponsored a wreath.

We are grateful for our nation’s veterans, especially our very own Maj Pimpiano, Maj Ferguson, Lt Figueroa, Lt Flynn, Lt Borges, Lt Cisneros, SMSgt Gessman and MSgt Flynn.

Congratulations to our cadets who learned how to save a life in our Stop the Bleed class.

Who is planning to watch the NatGeo documentary film THE RESCUE?

THE RESCUE chronicles the against-all-odds story about the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand.

Playing this weekend only at the Downing Film Center in Newburgh.

Leveling up on our land navigation skills.

Patience is not the ability to wait, but how to act while your are waiting.” Joyce Meyer

Character Development - Our cadets participated in a workshop on patience and dealing with frustration. In this activity, cadets competed to build the tallest tower using 3 x 5 cards.

Shoutout to West Point. Our squadron and group appreciate the opportunity to participate in your Emergency Preparedness day.

Congratulations to C/A1C Figuerora and C/Amn Kenney on their promotions.

Good morning to the early risers out there.

It’s going to be a great day to learn Emergency Services.

Please join us in congratulating Senior Member Dylan Ferguson on his promotion to major.

Senior Member Ferguson explains aircraft engines to cadets during an aerospace education discussion.

We are grateful for the American Legion Post 1420 (Newburgh) for use of their facility this evening.

Tonight’s agenda: Emergency Services and Cadet Programs.

Happy 74th birthday U.S. Air Force.

Congratulations to our cadets who recently earned promotions. Your commitment to excellence noted and respected. Keep up the good work.

No day shall erase you from the memory of time.