Message from the Deputy Commander Things are starting to move rapidly from a mobilization standpoint and that means that we can plan many activities that we have been deferring. In this month’s newsletter and in the coming weeks, I will be sharing many activities including some that can be done...
Cadet Master Sergeant Yuhui “Samantha” Wang of the California Wing’s Tri-Valley Composite Squadron 156 received the Air Force Association Outstanding CAP Squadron Cadet Award today. Wang, a Civil Air Patrol member since June 2019, is a junior at Palo Alto High School where she is a member of the school...
Message from the Deputy Commander Dear Parents and Cadets, Our squadron continues to grow, and both the senior member and cadet staff continue to provide meaningful training opportunities and activities to our members. Please expect to hear more news on our weekly training schedule and many upcoming activities. Although the...
Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Lena Amato of the California Wing’s Tri-Valley Composite Squadron 156 earned the General Billy Mitchell Award and was promoted to the grade of Cadet 2nd Lieutenant today. Amato, a Civil Air Patrol member since September 2018, is a freshman at Kimball High School where she is...
Message from the Deputy Commander Dear Parents and Cadets, Happy New Year to you and your families. Although California Wing Group 2 continues to be in Phase 0 health orders, our members continue to support a vibrant cadet program while maintaining operational readiness to support our communities through our Emergency...
Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Arsh Muhib of the California Wing’s Tri-Valley Composite Squadron 156 recently pinned on his new officer rank after earning the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award. Muhib, a Civil Air Patrol member since December 2017, is a sophomore at Merrill F West High School where he carries a 4.16...
Dear Fellow California Wing Members, I am very proud to announce that 15 Cadet Squadrons in California Wing earned the Quality Cadet Unit Award for 2020. Even in these trying times, these units were able to meet or exceed the criteria for this much sought after award. Those units are:...
Message from the Deputy Commander Dear Parents and Cadets, Happy Holidays to you and your families. As we approach the end of the year and look forward to 2021, we have faced quite a few challenges and the world has changed tremendously. None of us could have imagined that 2020...
Message from the Deputy Commander Dear Parents and Cadets, Our first newsletter last month seems like a success. Thank you for all the feedback. COVID-19 is undoubtedly impacting how you approach the holiday season. This year more than most is creating economic challenges. Please reach out to me, Captain Carter,...
Message from the Deputy Commander Dear Parents, The new school year has started for your cadets. Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change what we call “normal”, I am hopeful that you are each returning a routine that is as “normal” as possible during these unprecedented times. Like you, I...
