Civil Air Patrol - Squadron 188 Oakland

12/23/2021

Maj Hayes and 1st Lt Valeur keeping up with the roof and rain,

12/14/2021

Group 2 GTM3 Fam & Prep Sign Off. Sunday December 12,2021

12/13/2021

Some great Ground Team training at the squadron this past weekend!

12/08/2021

Excellent Aerospace Education presentation by Maj Fridell tonight about the latest Space Race during our well-attended final monthly all-hands meeting of 2021. We welcomed a new member, congratulated our members for their achievements and awards, received saety education, and reviewed upcoming events and training opportunities. See you next month!

Excellent Aerospace Education presentation by Maj Fridell tonight about the latest Space Race during our well-attended final monthly all-hands meeting of 2021. We welcomed a new member, congratulated our members for their achievements and awards, received saety education, and reviewed upcoming events and training opportunities. See you next month!

12/01/2021

Happy 80th birthday to Civil Air Patrol ...! #TotalForce #GoFlyCAP

Happy Birthday Civil Air Patrol! Join us today in celebrating the 80th anniversary of our very own U.S. Air Force Auxiliary — founded Dec. 1, 1941. Civil Air Patrol volunteers are an integral part of our Air Force Total Force, and many of our regular, guard, reserve, and civilian members concurrently serve as auxiliary airmen.

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11/29/2021

It's that time of the year again! NORAD Tracks Santa!

11/24/2021

Last weekend [L-to-R] Sq95 member 2d Lt Irvine along with Sq188 members Capt Roberts and 2d Lt Ali participated in UAS scenario training at Lime Ridge Open Space. They continue to hone their skills at effective remote pilot proficiency.

Last weekend [L-to-R] Sq95 member 2d Lt Irvine along with Sq188 members Capt Roberts and 2d Lt Ali participated in UAS scenario training at Lime Ridge Open Space. They continue to hone their skills at effective remote pilot proficiency.

11/22/2021

22 November 1935 - This Day in Aviation

On this day in 1935 ... the first Fly Pan Am Martin M-130 flying boat "China Clipper" departed from modern-day Alameda Naval Air Station to Hawaii. Fred Noonan, who would later accompany Amelia Earhart on her around-the-world attempt, was the navigator for the innaugural flight ... https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/22-november-1935/

22 November 1935: The Pan American Airways flying boat, China Clipper, a Martin M-130, NC14716, departed Alameda, California (an island in San Francisco Bay) at 3:46 p.m., Friday, and arrived at Honolulu at 10:39 a.m., Saturday, completing the first leg of a five-day trans-Pacific flight to Manila i...

11/14/2021

Our own Capt Hollerbach leading this effort up in Butte County

11/14/2021

Mission Radio Operator training at Civil Air Patrol - Squadron 188 Oakland as part of a multi-agency SAREX involving an airborne repeater, vehicles and members in the field, at other bases and homes around the Bay Area. Great job 2d Lt Ali!

Mission Radio Operator training at Civil Air Patrol - Squadron 188 Oakland as part of a multi-agency SAREX involving an airborne repeater, vehicles and members in the field, at other bases and homes around the Bay Area. Great job 2d Lt Ali!

11/07/2021

Big Thank you to those who responded today, 11/06/2021 to fix our Squadron's roof. Mira Serrill Robins, Paul Rainville, Matt Ali, Jordan Hayes, Jose Alvarez and Commander Salimi.

11/04/2021

Congratulations to Lt Col Lawson for his Gill Robb Wilson Award.

Congratulations to Lt Col Lawson for his Gill Robb Wilson Award.

11/04/2021

Commander Salimi receiving her achievement award for outstanding duty performance.

Commander Salimi receiving her achievement award for outstanding duty performance.

10/27/2021

Great Aerospace Education presentation tonight by California Wing Deputy Director of Aerospace Education (and Civil Air Patrol - Squadron 188 Oakland member!) Maj Mark Fridell about the NASA's James Webb Space Telescope ... thanks, Mark!

Great Aerospace Education presentation tonight by California Wing Deputy Director of Aerospace Education (and Civil Air Patrol - Squadron 188 Oakland member!) Maj Mark Fridell about the NASA's James Webb Space Telescope ... thanks, Mark!

10/14/2021

Congrats to Sq188 members Capt Hollerbach (Pilot of the Year) and Capt Fenolio (Legal Officer of the Year)! Proud to be part of the fantastic team at Group 2!

10/05/2021

California Recognized For COVID Response
National Commander’s Unit Citation Awarded to California Wing

California Recognized For COVID Response
National Commander’s Unit Citation Awarded to California Wing

09/24/2021

Group 2 Blood Drive!

The CAWG Group 2 Cadet Advisory Council Blood Drive Committee is excited to announce a Blood Drive, in collaboration with Stanford Blood Center, to take place at Reid-Hill View Airport (Home of Squadron 36 and 80) on October 2nd from 1000 hrs - 1500 hrs.

There is currently a shortage in blood donations across California (including Stanford Blood Center and Red Cross), and several patients await transplants and transfusions requiring blood. Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to give back to the community, and Group 2 CAC has set up this drive to help facilitate it.

To see the full eligibility requirements, please see the Standford Blood Center Website: https://stanfordbloodcenter.org/donate-blood/am-i-eligible-to-donate-blood/

You must register prior to donating. Register using this link: https://sbcdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/10224

09/22/2021

84th RADES members support search and rescue mission resulting in two lives saved

84th RADES members support search and rescue mission resulting in two lives saved

Arizona emergency responders were able to quickly locate a small plane which crashed in a sparsely populated area near Amado, Arizona, on Aug. 2, thanks in large part to the combined work of Civil Air

09/20/2021

First NorCal sUAS Mission Aircrew School and Squadron's senior members participation

09/20/2021

First NorCal sUAS Mission Aircrew School organized by Commander Salimi, Capt Hollerbach, Lt Howard and Lt Col Newton putting together Groups 2, 5 and a guest from the Nevada Wing

First NorCal sUAS Mission Aircrew School organized by Commander Salimi, Capt Hollerbach, Lt Howard and Lt Col Newton putting together Groups 2, 5 and a guest from the Nevada Wing

09/11/2021

On this day, 20 years ago, tragedy struck the United States as terrorist attacks demolished symbols of our nation and claimed the lives of almost 3,000 people. Civil Air Patrol remembers and pays tribute to those who were affected by these attacks and remains immensely proud of all members who answered the call to serve their nation the next day through life-saving transport and aerial photography missions.

Stay tuned tomorrow to our social media pages as we will highlight the valiant efforts of Civil Air Patrol members in the immediate aftermath of the attacks.

09/08/2021

Change of Command. 7th Sept. 2021

08/31/2021

Congratulations to 2d Lt Jeff Ferland on his successful yearly check-ride confirming his qualification as a CAP pilot, while adding an initial appointment as a CAP Instructor Pilot. Learn from him what it takes to be a successful CAP pilot! Congrats, Jeff!

Congratulations to 2d Lt Jeff Ferland on his successful yearly check-ride confirming his qualification as a CAP pilot, while adding an initial appointment as a CAP Instructor Pilot. Learn from him what it takes to be a successful CAP pilot! Congrats, Jeff!

08/19/2021

Happy #NationalAviationDay #GoFlyCAP

08/16/2021

Dole Air Race - Wikipedia

94 years ago today, the infamous Dole Air Race began at what is now Oakland Airport. Some fascinating footage [ https://youtu.be/4B9T9MCq_h8 ] and a good introduction [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dole_Air_Race ] ... "The Dole Air Race, also known as the Dole Derby, was a deadly air race across the Pacific Ocean from Oakland, California to Honolulu in the Territory of Hawaii held in August 1927. There were eighteen official and unofficial entrants; fifteen of those drew for starting positions, and of those fifteen, two were disqualified, two withdrew, and three aircraft crashed before the race, resulting in three deaths. Eight aircraft eventually participated in the start of the race on August 16, with only two successfully arriving in Hawaii; Woolaroc, a Travel Air 5000 piloted by Arthur C. Goebel and William V. Davis, arrived after a 26-1/4-hour flight, leading runner-up Aloha by two hours." ... the spirit of further, faster, higher continues today.

The Dole Air Race, also known as the Dole Derby, was a deadly air race across the Pacific Ocean from Oakland, California to Honolulu in the Territory of Hawaii held in August 1927. There were eighteen official and unofficial entrants; fifteen of those drew for starting positions, and of those fiftee...

07/26/2021

Great to see Squadron 188 members out there!

07/20/2021

Happy Moonday! 😁

Today in 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon. This photo shows both astronauts on the Moon, with Armstrong reflected in the visor of Aldrin's helmet.

07/16/2021

Group 2 On Guard Magazine - July 2021

The first issue of the new @civilairpatrolgroup2 magazine, On Guard! is available now.

San Francisco Group 2 - On Guard - Jun 2021 by Noel Luneau

07/10/2021

Amelia's birthday is always time for celebration!

The Oakland Aviation Museum is proud to announce it shall be hosting a special day to
recognize and honor American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart on her birthday, July 24, 2021 at 1pm.
Born July 24th in1897, Amelia Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic
Ocean. She set many world records, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences and
was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots.
The non-profit historical group E Clampus Vitus, shall be unveiling a new bronze plaque at 1pm
this day, July 24th, to commemorate her achievements based on this location, near where the
old Oakland airport runway that she used.
There shall be live music and free hot dogs at the event available from 12 noon to 1pm.
Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $12, Teen/Military $10, Kids 5-12 $8. Kids 4 and under are free.
Oakland Aviation Museum is located at 8252 Earhart Road, Oakland CA 94621.

07/08/2021

It's going to be hot this weekend ... dangerously hot.

We'll see another round of triple digits across California over the next few days. Stay cool and hydrated! If needed, several Cooling Centers will be open across the state: https://wp.me/pd8T7h-6mA

07/07/2021

Last night during a hybrid in-person/virtual monthly all-hands meeting, Capt Rivas and 2d Lt Baldwin are seen here discussing the finer points of calling "Knock it off!" in any situation that anyone feels is unsafe. Monthly safety education is a critical part of our commitment to a Culture of Safety. Here's a good article on the topic from the USAF Safety Center: https://www.safety.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/862507/knock-it-off-knock-it-off/ ✔️

Last night during a hybrid in-person/virtual monthly all-hands meeting, Capt Rivas and 2d Lt Baldwin are seen here discussing the finer points of calling "Knock it off!" in any situation that anyone feels is unsafe. Monthly safety education is a critical part of our commitment to a Culture of Safety. Here's a good article on the topic from the USAF Safety Center: https://www.safety.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/862507/knock-it-off-knock-it-off/ ✔️

06/30/2021

For this month's "5th Tuesday" Civil Air Patrol - Squadron 188 Oakland members gathered to make sure -- first and foremost -- that our trusty propane grill, in deep storage since before the pandemic, was still up to the task of providing the membership with the necessary nourishment required to keep a busy squadron running. We participated in the National HF radio net, taxied our assigned aircraft over to maintenance, and acted as net control for the local NorCal VHF radio net but mostly we enjoyed the company and camaraderie of each other on one of the longest nights of the year.

06/23/2021

Our core values on display.

We celebrate the diversity of all our Civil Air Patrol auxiliary airmen. We are proudly diverse in identity but unified in our shared commitment to the freedom and dignity of all in the communities we serve. #pride #PrideMonth2021 #CivilAirPatrol

06/22/2021

Always in our minds and hearts.

Always in our minds and hearts.

06/20/2021

July 17 at Livermore Airport, REIGNITE CAP