Civil Air Patrol - NY 406

03/09/2020

Thank you to Lt Col Nims at Clarkson ROTC for showing C/A1C Tsuber and C/SSgt Billings around campus today. Also thank you to the pilots and coordinators from NY-156 for getting our two cadets up there for the day.

03/03/2020

New York Wing - Civil Air Patrol

New York Wing 2019 Statistics

02/23/2020

Flight Training scholarships available: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/flight-training-scholarships

02/07/2020

The meeting for tonight is cancelled due to weather.

02/04/2020

Training Leaders of Cadets (Basic) Course - 21 March in Watertown.

01/21/2020

Congratulations to Ethan Rock on his promotion to Technical Flight Officer. TFO Rock is currently serving overseas with the US Army as an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operator. Congratulations, stay safe, and we look forward to having you back.

01/19/2020

Photos from Civil Air Patrol - NY 406's post

01/18/2020

Photos from Civil Air Patrol - NY 406's post

01/14/2020

http://encampment.nywgcadets.org

Deadlines:
Flight Academy: 15 APR 20
Cadet Staff: 02 MAY 20
Senior Staff: 15 MAY 20
Inflights: 13 JUN 20

01/13/2020

U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division

Please be aware that beginning January 17 the Wheeler Sack Army Airfield gate will be closed Monday through Friday between the hours of 2300 and 0530. The gate will also be closed 24 hours all weekends and holidays. During these hours, those wishing to access the airfield will need to utilize Bomporto Bridge from the main cantonment area.

12/31/2019

No meeting this week. Next meeting will be 10 January.

12/21/2019

Photos from Civil Air Patrol - NY 406's post

12/13/2019

Photos from Civil Air Patrol - NY 406's post

12/06/2019

ALL, the meeting tonight is cancelled due to weather. Please be safe on the roads.

12/02/2019

Cadets from the Fort Drum Composite Squadron, NY-406, took part in an 'Aviation Day' on Sunday 12/1/2019. Event activities included: Red Bird Flight Simulator, communications training, tour & briefing of the REAPER UAV, tour of Air Traffic Control Tower at Hancock Field, and tour of a C-130. Cadets from various squadrons of the NY Wing participated. Despite the winter storm that blew in, Cadets had a great time.

11/21/2019

REMINDER: No meetings on 22 and 29 November.

10/18/2019

10/13/2019

Civil Air Patrol Balloon Program

Last glow of the 2019 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. #GoFlyCap #capballoon #AIBF19 #BalloonFiesta

10/01/2019

CadetInvest Opens 01 October 2019

Looking for a way to fund your flying aspirations? Want $$ for college? Need financial assistance to attend any NCSA activities this summer? Civil Air Patrol’s CadetInvest application cycle opens October 01, 2019! Don't miss this opportunity. You must apply by 31 December 2019 to be considered.

Check out the CadetInvest link for instructions before going to eServices and applying. The link also lists partner organizations which offer scholarships cadets may apply for directly.

Looking for a way to fund your flying aspirations? Want $$ for college? Need financial assistance to attend any NCSA activities this summer? CAP’s CadetInvest application cycle opens October 01, 2019! Don't miss this opportunity. You must apply by 31 December 2019 to be considered. Check out this....

10/01/2019

N.Y. Air National Guard Wing Hails CAP for Reaper Escorts

N.Y. Air National Guard Wing Hails CAP for Reaper Escorts

The New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing saluted Civil Air Patrol members Thursday for more than three years of service flying escorts for MQ-9 Reapers from Syracuse to the Fort Drum training area. Lt. Col. Aaron Brown of the Air National Guard cited CAP’s 100% safety record during th...

09/12/2019

CNY Group will be hosting a CLC on 9 November 2019.

09/04/2019

CAP Aerospace Education

CAP Aerospace Education

Ready, set, start today to encourage youth to try to name the next Mars Rover... Adults can register to be a judge, too! Good luck!

08/25/2019

UCC Aug 19

08/17/2019

Join us today!

08/06/2019

Like many other CAP squadrons, NY-406 is proud of our Flight Officers and older Cadets. We wanted to take the opportunity to share some of their recent accomplishments:

Flight Officer Ethan Rock:
FO Rock is a graduate of Cumberland High School class of 2017, Cumberland, RI. Rock is active duty with the US Army as a UAS Operator. He has future goals of being an Aerospace Engineer. Within the squadron, Rock teaches drill and ceremony as well as aerospace education.

Cadet Lt Col Nathaniel Bajakian:
Cadet Lt Col Bajakian is a graduate of Indian River High School class of 2017, Philadelphia, NY. Bajakian currently attends Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he is studying electrical and computer engineering. His goal is to become an engineer at an aerospace or defense company. Bajakian is a former squadron cadet commander who is now in an advisor/mentor position. Bajakian has also held leadership positions at the Group and Wing level, and is the highest ranking Cadet officer in NY-406’s history.

Cadet Captain Michael Rouleau
Cadet Capt Rouleau is a graduate of Carthage Central High School class of 2019, Carthage, NY. Rouleau is planning on attending the University of Michigan and has been offered an Army ROTC scholarship. His future career goals include employment as a computer engineer for the federal government or private sector. Rouleau is a former squadron cadet commander who is now in an advisor/mentor position.

Cadet 1st Lt Keaton Landerman
Cadet 1st Lt Landerman is a graduate of Indian River High School class of 2019, Philadelphia, NY. He plans on attending Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. He will be studying paramedic science. His career goals including join the US Army through their warrant officer flight training program to be a helicopter pilot. Landerman is a former squadron cadet commander who is now in an advisor/mentor position.

Cadet 1st Lt Jordan Hack:
Cadet 1st Lt Hack is a graduate of Indian River High School class of 2019, Philadelphia, NY. He has been accepted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. He plans on studying aerospace engineering and has been offered an Air Force ROTC scholarship. His career goals include becoming a pilot in the US Air Force. Hack currently serves as the squadron’s cadet commander.

08/05/2019

Congratulations to Cadet SSgt Timothy Noble. Noble recently attended two weeks of training at the National Emergency Services Academy (NESA) at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, where he earned certifications as a Ground Team Member 3, 2, and 1. Earlier this year he attended a week-long encampment in Rhode Island. Congratulations, and nice work!

07/26/2019

200 cadets across the area learn leadership skills

“Civil Air Patrol cadets from New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Connecticut are spending 10 days at Stratton Air National Guard Base going through leadership training.

They got to fly on Blackhawk helicopters, Cessna aircraft, and a C-17 Globemaster III from the 105th Airlift Wing, out of Stewart Air National Guard Base.”

#CivilAirPatrol

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10)— Civil Air Patrol cadets from New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Connecticut are spending 10 days at Stratton Air National Guard Base going through leadership training.…

07/22/2019

SCG ES Training July 2019

07/17/2019

Airman Magazine

A select group of Civil Air Patrol cadets from across the U.S. participated in the Advanced Pararescue and Survival Orientation Course from June 19th-30th at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ.

The course allowed cadets to learn from United States Air Force pararescue instructors, SERE Specialists and medical personnel. To qualify for the course, cadets had to pass a rigorous fitness test and graduate from the Basic Pararescue and Survival Course.

(Photos by Capt Mike Painter)

07/08/2019

Civil Air Patrol

Check this Podcast out! #CAP

ICYMI.....We were featured on the popular Podcast, Stuff You Should Know! The hosts also have a show called, "How Stuff Works" (TV show on the Science Channel and Podcasts). Check it out! Thanks SYSK for sharing our story!

#CAP #SYSK

07/05/2019

Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol's mission to help produce the nation's next generation of aviators includes 24 flight academies held in 17 locations for CAP cadets across the U.S. this summer. #CivilAirPatrol #pilotshortage

07/04/2019

Wishing all our Squadron Cadets & Officers a Safe and Happy Fourth of July!

07/01/2019

Members needed to work at the New York State Fair

06/21/2019

Unit Commanders Course (UCC) - Fort Drum - 24 and 25 August.

05/17/2019

Congratulations to Lt. Col. Robert Ormsbee for receiving two awards at last night's Group meeting. Ormsbee was named New York Wing safety officer of the year. He also received the Recognition for Lifesaving ribbon after performing the Heimlich maneuver on an individual who was choking. Ormsbee attributed his lifesaving skills to the first aid courses he took as part of his ES training. Semper vigilans!

04/28/2019

Civil Air Patrol Mulling Future of Cessna Fleet

“The Air Force is seeking a contractor to study whether the Civil Air Patrol’s fleet offers the right mix of capabilities for current and future missions, according to a recent Federal Business Opportunities posting...”

The Air Force is seeking a contractor to study whether the Civil Air Patrol’s fleet offers the right mix of capabilities for current and future missions, according to a recent Federal Business Opportunities posting.

04/28/2019

CAP Aerospace Education

CAP Aerospace Education

A great overview of Civil Air Patrol by one of our newest Board of Governors members, Martha King.
#kingschools #flyingmagazine

04/19/2019

Cadets and officers just a reminder there is no meeting tonight.

04/11/2019

We would like to thank all our Airmen for their selfless sacrifice and service, their dedication and commitment, and their pursuit of excellence toward every mission within our organization. Semper Vigilans! #CivilAirPatrol #NationalVolunteerWeek

In celebration of National Volunteer Week Civil Air Patrol salutes our 62,600 members across America whose patriotic volunteer service is provided 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. We are amazed everyday with their work in serving the disaster relief, emergency services, leadership development and career exploration needs of the citizens of their communities. Thank you for what you do to make our organization so successful.....but more importantly, thank you for what you do to make our nation a better place!! #NationalVolunteerWeek #civilairpatrol

03/30/2019

Civil Air Patrol - NY 406's cover photo

03/30/2019

29 March 2019

03/22/2019

ALL, the meeting for tonight has been cancelled. Please check your email for important information.

03/11/2019

We received an American flag and certificate this week from Second Lieutenant Michael Magee. Magee is a NY-406 member currently serving as a DOD civilian in Iraq. Thank you for the flag and stay safe. We look forward to having you back at the squadron soon.

03/10/2019

U.S. Air Force Secretary Wilson to resign, leaving new vacancy

U.S. Air Force Secretary Wilson to resign, leaving new vacancy

U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson, who was considered a top candidate to b...

03/01/2019