Civil Air Patrol
Col. Francis S. Gabreski
Squadron
NER-NY-117
Patchogue, Long Island, New York
Congratulations to the
Col. Francis S. Gabreski Squadron
the
2007
2002/2003/2005
Long Island Group
Squadron of the Year
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Home of the
2004 & 2005
New York Wing Champion
2006 & 2007
L.I. Group Champion
Color Guard Team

Our Squadron meets every WEDNESDAY from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
at the 
Patchogue Armory
100 Barton Avenue
Patchogue, NY  11772
Click here for directions to the Armory
PLEASE CHECK THIS AREA OFTEN

Squadron Departments
Squadron Members
 
***New National HQ Website***

Monthly
Upcoming Schedule
Highlights:

Decoration of Graves
24 May 2008
Calverton Cemetery
Area 14
0830-1300
Click here for details


NY Wing Leadership 
Encampment
19-26 July 2008
Contact Capt Ridley for details
or go to
http://encampment.nywgcadets.org/


Useful Information
CAP Cadet Oath

CAP Knowledge Base

General ES Tests

Cadet Achievements Chart

Important CAP Forms

Encampment Schedules

Aerospace and Leadership
Practice Tests

Cadet Ribbon Checker

Senior Ribbon Checker

Correct usage of Ranks and Titles

Current Weather Forecast

Current Weather Feed
 
Links
National HQ
New National HQ Website***
Northeast Region
New York Wing
Long Island Group
LIG Cadet Advisory Council


Have you heard of the Civil Air Patrol?
Civil Air Patrol is the Official Civilian Auxiliary 
of the U.S. Air Force.

To be eligible for membership in the Cadet Program
you must be an unmarried citizen of the United States
(or registered alien lawfully admitted for permanent residency) 
between the ages of 12 and 21.

To be eligible for the Senior Program you must be a citizen 
of the United States (or registered alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residency) 
18 years of age or older or be a member
of the Armed Forces on active duty.

Civil Air Patrol accepts both male
and female members.

What do we do at C.A.P.?
Here are some of the many activities 
our members participate in:


  • Flight Training
  • Leadership Training
  • Survival Training
  • Search & Rescue
  • Disaster Relief
  • Radio Communication
  • Direction Finding
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Model Rocketry
  • Physical Fitness
  • Public Speaking
  • Astronomy
  • Cadet Flying-Cessna 172's & 182's
  • Cadet Flying-Gliders 
  • Encampments 
  • Bivouacs
  • Field Trips
  • Drill Team
  • Color Guard
  • Parades
    		•
    Are you interested in aviation, or perhaps the military? Are you planning on going to college?  Are you between 12–21 years old?  If so, the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is for you.  If you are looking for a challenge, you could become a Cadet Member of the Civil Air Patrol, the Official Civilian Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. 

    CAP offers many advantages for young adults, besides just looking good on college resumes:  Flight training, leadership development, summer activities, emergency services training, the Int'l. Air Cadet Exchange, academic scholarships, and much more!

    There are many benefits to belonging to one of America's finest youth programs.

    Adults over 18 are also welcome to join us.  Senior Members work with Cadets to fulfill the three-fold mission of the Civil Air Patrol:  Aerospace Education, Leadership Training, and Emergency Services.

    For information on joining our squadron,
    come to the next meeting or click here:


    Reflection of the Squadron's award winning
    Color Guard as they render honors at the
    Korean Memorial in Washington, DC
    Notice the faces engraved in the wall

    Click here or on the picture above
    for a larger view.

    This website is maintained by webmaster Major  Louis P. Fenech, Jr.
    Last revised 21JAN08