Welcome to the Twin Pine Composite Squadron's Official page.Twin Pine is one of twenty-seve Twin Pine currently has over 80 active members.
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Twin Pine Composite Squadron is part of the New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force, which consists of regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, along with Air Force retired military and civilian employees. CAP, in its Total Force role, operates a fleet of
550 aircraft and performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 78 lives annually. Civil Air Patrol’s 56,000 members nationwide also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Its members additionally play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet program. Performing missions for America for the past 75 years, CAP received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014 in honor of the heroic efforts of its World War II veterans. CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. Visit www.capvolunteernow.com for more information.
And the marshalling never ends!
Another day another few planes. C/Maj. Stankus is working incredibly hard keeping the airshow running smoothly with the rest of the Blue Berets!
On the encampment side of things, the Lancellotti's have just overcome another day at encampment. Way to go, cadets! Almost there! Twin Pine Tough!!!
Day 2 Underway!!
Cadets Thakkar S. and Couvertier M. have joined their respective flights and begun the fun, week-long encampment!!
C/Lancellotti I., C/Lancellotti L., and C/D**e have unpacked and started their week-long adventures as well.
Some familiar faces may be seen at the NJ Encampment as Twin Pine's C/Shinde and C/Kulkarni are staffing. Best of luck to all!
New week, new challenge accepted! Five Twin Pine cadets have ventured off today to attend their very first encampment experiences.
Best of luck to the following cadets as they embark on this new adventure, and show that !
C/TSgt Couvertier and C/SrA Thakkar are attending the NYWG Leadership Encampment.
C/SrA Lancellotti, I., C/SrA Lancellotti, L., and C/SSgt D**e are attending the NJWG Basic Encampment.
Your Twin Pine family is rooting for you!
Fun Fact: Each cadet at Blue Beret will average around 10-12 miles of walking!
C/Maj. Stankus is showing off what it means to be Twin Pine Tough every day at Blue Beret, marshalling planes while taking 30,000 steps a day.
C/Capt. Yagnik spends another day at COS, witnessing the importance of team bonding through fun rounds of volleyball. A cadet must be familiar with all aspects of leadership to be effective and well-rounded in their role.
Good job to both!
Day 2 of Capt. Yagnik's journey at COS! Keep going, Captain! We are rooting for you!
Another day at National Blue Beret for Maj. Stankus. A few hours ago the NBB cadets were awarded a find ribbon at . Keep up the hard work, Major!
Much success to C/Capt Yagnik! Being inducted as Mayor a few short weeks ago at Boys State was just the beginning…. He is now attending the Cadet Officer School at Maxwell Air Force base.
This 10 day school is a rigorous, academically challenging leadership course patterned after the U.S. Air Force Squadron Officer School. The program provides an in-depth academic and practical study of leadership and the intricacies of this evolving skill set. The course highlights the partnership between CAP and the Air Force by using a combination of Air Force officers and CAP adult members to facilitate seminars and create a positive leadership laboratory learning experience.
“The climb is tough but the view from the top is worth it.”
Your Twin Pine family is rooting for you!
“I am a Blue Beret. I am what my country and Civil Air Patrol expect me to be; the best of American youth, and an example of leadership for today and the future. Never will I fail that trust. Therefore I pledge to perform with the highest degree of professionalism.”
C/Maj Stankus is learning, living, and experiencing the true Blue Beret life. This is sure to be a memorable two weeks. From flight line marshaling to emergency services and urban direction finding, these are just a few of the essential trainings cadet Stankus has been participating in for the last 4 days.
Your Twin Pine family is rooting for you!
What a week for Our Twin Pine family!
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”
At the NJ Wing Conference Lt. Kunchandy was presented with the 2023 Quality Cadet Unit Award, making this the 14th consecutive year for Twin Pine. Congratulations to everyone for your consistent service and hard work in making Twin Pine a top tier cadet program.
The following cadets have also accomplished a great deal this week…
-C/SSgt Liu graduated the Hawk Mountain Ranger School
-C/A1C Singh graduated from the Virginia Wing basic encampment
C/2dLt Bhansali completed the Pittsburgh University Cyber Academy
C/Maj Thakkar completed the PA Wing Glider Flight Academy
Lastly, our cadet commander C/Maj Stankus has begun his 2 week immersion in the Civil Air Patrol’s, National Blue Beret.
Twin Pine cadets in true leadership fashion, have been showing up and showing out!
Attention Cadets and Parents….
A message from Lt. Kunchandy:
Good morning all,
Due to the latest forecast, it appears that the worst of the storm is supposed to go right over our area around our normal meeting time. Due to this development, I have decided to cancel the meeting this evening.
Be safe.
This week at Twin Pine, cadets, and staff practiced many Drill Movements outdoors in the sunny weather.
Proud moment of recognition or C/SrA Kumar for receiving a Twin Pine T-shirt from Lt. Kunchandy for his unwavering dedication to attending every practice session of the Cadet competition for the whole year.
Congratulations to the cadets who have graduated from Great Start and received their Curry Award.
Join the movement to support the mission. An opportunity to “do good twice.” By following the link provided it will route you directly to Twin Pines sponsor page. Thank you for your support.
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Congratulations to the Tanguturi cadets for having completed the Civil Air Patrol Cyber Academy. A 2 day academy held at the Task Force 1 training center.
“Cadets from all over gathered to enhance their cybersecurity skills, learn from experts to help prepare them to defend against digital threats. This event was a fantastic opportunity for our future cyber defenders to develop critical skills and network with peers and professionals.
We are incredibly proud of our cadets and grateful to all the instructors and volunteers who made this event possible. The dedication and enthusiasm of everyone involved truly made this academy a huge success. Here’s to fostering the next generation of cybersecurity experts! 🌐🔒”
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do you, will never cease to grow.”
Day 3 in the books for C/Maj Thakkar, C/SSgt Liu, and C/A1C Singh. They are learning, participating, and making the most of their experiences during this week. Way to go cadets!
Much excitement on day 2 of NCSA’s, Encampments, and Schools for Twin Pine cadets.
C/Maj Thakkar is attending the Glider Flight Academy and taking it all in while soaring the skies.
C/SSgt Liu is learning about K9 search and rescue as well as rapelling from structures.
C/A1C Singh is attending the VA Wing encampment where he is immersed in a week long introduction to cadet life.
Your Twin Pine family is rooting for you!
Attention: Cadets,Parents, & Senior Members…
The CAP Foundation Diversity Scholarship is open and accepting applicants. Please follow the link provided:
CAP Foundation, Diversity scholarship, DEI
Twin Pine cadets ,C/Maj Thakkar and C/SSgt Liu have decided no better way to begin a new week, than with with new possibilities, and endless growth opportunities.
C/Maj Thakkar is attending the NCSA Glider Flight Academy, and C/SSgt Liu is attending the Hawk Mountain Ranger School..Your Twin Pine family is rooting for you!
🇺🇸Happy Independence Day, from our Twin Pine family to yours!🇺🇸
Thank you to the for inviting Twin Pine cadets and Senior members to assist in staffing the Ewing Independence Day Celebration.
It was a fun evening full of games, laughter, dancing, and an amazing fireworks display. Cadets assisted in managing lines and surveying the grounds.
Great job to all cadets and senior members.
On June 29th Twin Pine cadets and Senior members spent time at Hamilton Veterans park, assisting with the maintenance of the Hamilton Veterans Park walkways and monuments.
Thank you to the Hamilton Township Patriotic Committee for allowing us the opportunity to not only beautify the grounds of the Hamilton Patriotic Walkway, but more importantly show Honor, Respect, and Gratitude through Volunteer Service to all our Heroes of all military branches.
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to act.”
On day 6 of the encampment cadets participated in various physical activities.
Cadet Col. Gerald Mon Pere assisted in these activities, saying: "Building healthy, active lifestyles in our cadets is a top priority of the encampment program. Activities like these introduce cadets to a positive, competitive environment to practice and develop physical excellence, which they will hopefully carry into their later lives."
Today is graduation day! Congratulations Cadets and Senior Members you did it!!!!! Your Twin Pine family is proud of you!
Attention cadets and parents….
Cadet Wings applications open tomorrow 7/1. Don’t hesitate and apply. For questions please contact Senior Member Ryan Khandelwal.
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/cadetinvest/cadet-wings
On day 5 of the encampment, cadets had a compass course and navigation.
Tomorrow is the graduation ceremony! Way to go cadets and the Adult Officers attending!!!!
On day three of the cadet encampment, cadets participated in numerous hands-on classes — from the foundations of aerospace to the value of teamwork. Cadets had the opportunity to wear the goggles for a class discussing the consequences of substance abuse.
With each day there is a new experience.
Cadets attending the encampment experienced their first flight on a C-130 of the Delaware Air National Guard. They completed an obstacle course at the Marine Corps Officer Candidate’s School, had the opportunity to tour the Marine Corps air station, and spent time building upon teamwork with team building activities. What a great day!
Twin Pine cadets and senior members attending the encampment at Quantico, are showing that Great job senior members Kaur and Singh! Way to go to C/A1C Kaur J, C/A1C Kaur D, C/A1C Kalwala, and C/Amn Agrawal. You've been spotted being
Your Twin Pine family is rooting for you all!
As our Twin Pine family continues to branch out and embrace new challenges, we celebrate all of them! Congratulations C/2dLt Ward on successfully completing the FBI Teen Academy!
As one group of cadets returned home, another group of cadets and senior members set out to attend the National Capital Wing Cadet Encampment in Camp Upshur, MCB Quantico Va.
Senior members Kaur and Singh along with cadets C/A1C Kaur, J, C/A1C Kaur, D, C/A1C Kalwala, and C/Amn Agrawal will be showing that in Virginia.
C/2dLt Bhansali is attending the Pittsburgh University Cyber Patriot Camp.
Meanwhile, C/TSgt Tanguturi couldn't get enough of the STEM Camp he attended at the PA Wing encampment last week, so he and his siblings C/SSgt Tanguturi,Sri Sow. and C/SSgt Tanguturi Sri Sra, will be attending the NJ Wing Cyber Academy this week as well.
Your Twin Pine family is rooting for you all!
Twin Pine welcomes new cadets on 03 JAN 2024 as our newest Great Start class takes off, and is challenged to become outstanding Airmen!
Cadet Great Start is a comprehensive introduction to CAP for new cadets. It transforms a cohort of ordinary youth into cadet airmen in 5 short weeks, while giving cadet NCOs and officers opportunities to apply their leadership skills.
Don’t hesitate! Sign your cadet up today.
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