Civil Air Patrol Rocket Derby and Picnic

Connecticut and New York Civil Air Patrol Cadets come together for a fun filled day building and launching model rockets in Carmel, NY. By Captain Olga Simoncelli
 
 
A rocket launched by Civil Air Patrol cadets takes flight. (photo Maj P. Milano)
A rocket launched by Civil Air Patrol cadets takes flight. (photo Maj P. Milano)
DANBURY, Conn. - Sept. 29, 2017 - PRLog -- Danbury's 399th Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, was treated to a rare inter-state event on September 23, 2017 by their close New York neighbors, the Putnam County Composite Squadron, in Carmel, NY.

The program consisted of building and firing rockets by the cadets of both squadrons, under close supervision of their respective Aerospace Education Officers. In addition, both cadets and seniors had the opportunity to take part in a CyberPatriot session, a National Youth Cyber Education Program, created to inspire interest among students in areas of cybersecurity, technology, engineering and other sciences. Participation in this activity counted toward the first game in The National Youth Cyber Competition (uscyberpatriot.org).

The "Putnam Mustangs", as the New York squadron is known, also hosted the Danbury "Hatters" to a barbecue picnic. After lunch, the rockets flew, their parachutes opened and some were even recovered. Cadets were proud of their achievements.

Cadets and senior members of both squadrons made new friends across state lines, participated in educational and social activities, had a delicious lunch and enjoyed a glorious, warm and sunny day on the beautiful grounds of Carmel's Paladin Center. Many families joined the fun as well, with younger siblings and even pooches sharing in this interesting and informative Civil Air Patrol, community function.

The event was organized by Putnam County Composite Squadron Commander, Captain Elena MacDermant, and spearheaded by their Aerospace Education Officer, Major Ralph Langham. It was attended by a good number of Putnam County and Danbury cadets and seniors, including Captain Jeff Jenkins, 399th Composite Squadron Commander.

The next cooperative effort on the agenda might be in Southbury, CT, where cadets would have the opportunity to fly remote-controlled airplanes. Semper Vigilans!

Members of the 399th Composite Squadron meet on Tuesday's from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Danbury Municipal Airport, 21 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT. For additional information email pao@399cap.org. or visit http://www.facebook.com/399thCompositeSquadron.

Members of the Putnam County Composite Squadron meet on Friday's from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Paladin Center, located at 39 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel, NY. For additional information visit http://www.facebook.com/PutnamCountyCompositeSquadron or contact Captain Elena MacDermant, Civil Air Patrol, Putnam County Composite Squadron Commander at Elenamac@aol.com.

Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force's Total Force. In this role, Civil Air Patrol operates a fleet of 560 aircraft, 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 80 lives annually. Civil Air Patrol's 57,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Civil Air Patrol also plays a leading role in aerospace/STEM education, and its members serve as mentors to 24,000 young people participating in Civil Air Patrol's Cadet Programs. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com for more information.

Contact
Major Peter Milano (Public Affairs)
399th Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol
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