Col. Francis S. Gabreski Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

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
2002/2003/2005/2007/2008
Long Island Group
Squadron of the Year

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Congratulations to the
Long Island Group
2009
Color Guard Champions

Home of the
2004 & 2005
New York Wing Champion
2006, 2007, 2009
L.I. Group Champion
Color Guard Team

Our Squadron meets every TUESDAY 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 PARK IN THE REAR PARKING LOT OF THE ARMORY
All member pick-ups and drop-offs must also be in the rear of the Armory

Click here for a detailed power point presentation
about the Col. Francis S. Gabreski Squadron

PLEASE CHECK THIS AREA OFTEN

Upcoming Events:

MANDATORY
LI Maritime Museum
Seafood Festival
August 28th & 29th
09:15 to 17:30
Both days

We need maximum participation

CLICK HERE to register

CLICK HERE TO SIGN IN FOR THE NEXT SQUADRON MEETING

IMPORTANT:
Please click this link and read the latest issue of the "Stick & Rudder", the Squadron's Character Development Newsletter.

You will be expected to discuss it at the next MLO Class.

Here's a Gift idea that
will help our Squadron:

Get Flight Pro Simulator
for a good price and the Squadron will get a donation

Go to:

Squadron Departments





Important Information




Squadron Members


*New National HQ Website*

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Every member: Cadets & Seniors
must take the ORM online course
and TEST linked here. Please send your certificate by email to sqcmdr@capli.com
to receive credit for the course.

All members MUST pass the test
or face suspension.

Mandatory training for Pilots and all ES Personnel:

Aircraft Ground Handling
Video
Test

Instructions:
     1.Watch the video
     2. Take the test
     3.Email your: Name/CAPID
     With your ANSWERS
     to Capt Hillard (click here)

Useful Information

CAP Cadet Oath

CAP Knowledge Base

General ES Courses & Tests

Cadet Achievements Chart

Important CAP Forms

Encampment Schedules

Aerospace and Leadership
Practice Tests

Ribbon Descriptions

Cadet Ribbon Checker

Senior Ribbon Checker

Correct usage of Ranks and Titles

Current Weather Forecast

Current Weather Feed

Squadron Uniform Order form

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.

It is Civil Air Patrol policy that no applicant meeting CAP’s minimum
age requirement will be denied membership in CAP on the basis
of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

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 25JUN10