Leroy R. Grumman Cadet Squadron
Civil Air Patrol - The official auxiliary of the United States Air Force
Leroy R. Grumman Cadet Squadron
is a component of CAP's
North East Region (NER),
New York Wing (NYWg),
and the Long Island Group (LIG).
Our Squadron patch -
A Tomcat with 3 tails and a web belt with canteen leaning on an aircraft in a nonchalant way - has many meanings.
The number at the top is our National Squadron number. The (NY) is for New York state and the last three digits (153) designates our particular Squadron within NY Wing.
The Tomcat is relaxed but eager - ready at a moments notice (he's wearing his gear) to go into action to locate and save people in need of help. He stands beside his Cessna ready to take off and fly low and slow looking for lost aircraft and people.
He has three tails. These represent the three services of the U.S. Civil Air Patrol; Emergency Services, Aerospace and the Cadet Program that he takes care of when not busy saving lives.
Emergency Services encompasses much more than just Search and Rescue. We work with FEMA assisting local law enforcement, local fire departments, the United States Coast Guard and any other agency that needs our help in an emergency. We fly sorties over disaster areas, reservoirs, forest fires and even beaches (Flight 800) whenever the need arises.
Aerospace Education teaches cadets about aircraft terminology and technology, meteorology, how rockets work (Cadets build and fly their own rockets to earn a Rocketry badge) and aerial navigation, to name just some subject areas. This program also works with local schools to teach non-cadets.
Cadet Programs teaches Leadership Skills, Moral Leadership/Character Development, Safety and Military Customs, Courtesies, Movements and Presentation. Cadets are rigorously tested on Aerospace and Leadership subjects which must be successfully passed in order to complete achievements earning promotions and more responsibility.
As for the Lucky VII - we have a perfect safety record, a large, air-conditioned meeting area, a great group of volunteers and we're good at what we do. How much luckier can you get!
CADET OATH
"I pledge to serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my community, state and nation."
Upcoming Events
Squadron News
Saturday 14 January, 2012 at the Long Island Group Military Ball our Leroy R. Grumman Cadet Squadron and its members went home with the majority of all the awards prresented.
c/2nd Lt. Alexander Bennett received the CAP Achievement Award for his eforts in setting up and collecting 1000 pounds of food and about $350 in cash contributions to replenish the local food banks which had been hit hard following the years heavy storms.
The Jewish War Veterans Americanism and Patriotism Medal was awarded to c/2nd Lt. John Giammarino for his exemplary service as Squadron Cadet Commander.
c/2nd Lt. Alexander Bennett was Presented his Mitchell Achievment Award
c/Lt Col. Patrick Argento was selected as Long Island Group's Cadet of the Year
Maj Lonnie McLaughlin received the Paul E. Garber Award in recognition of his completing all requirements of the senior member Level IV achievement. Following this, his promotion to Lt. Col. was announced by the LI Group Commander, Major Alan Gibbs and the squadron's former Squadron Commander, Major Darren Cioffi and Squadron Commander, Major James Ridley Jr. exchanging his Major epaulets for his new Lieutenant Colonel ones.
The final award, the one which everyone had been waiting for, was the LONG ISLAND GROUP's SQUADRON of the YEAR announced following a "Drum Roll' (all the cadet thmping on their tables) was presented to - the Leroy R. Grumman Cadet Squadron!
5 Cadets and 3 seniors attend NY Wing 2011 Leadership Encampment
Cadets Michael Agulnick, Nicholas Diers, Scott Ramage, Kyle Strratford and Patrick Tracy attended the NY Wing encampment in Scotia, NY for 10 days during the third and fourth week in July. The encampment serves as their CAP basic training and is a requiremnt for promotion to Cadet Second Lieutenant. Cadet Stratford was his flight's guide-on bearer and Cadet Agulnick was presented an encampment challenge coin for excellence and following the CAP Core Values.
Maj. James Ridley served as Encampment Public Affairs Officeer. Captain Andrew Hart served as Encampment Chaplain and 2nd. Lt. Virginia Lackey assisted the encampment Administration staff.
2 New Cadets in July
See Kelly Collins and Travis Jensen on the "Cadets" page
July Activities (Click on story name for details)
4 Cadets take Orientation Flights
6 Members Honored
July 5, 2011 - Cadets John DiSalvo and Nick Diers.received the Wright Brother's Award and were promoted to cadet Staff Sergeant. c/CMSgt Christopher Lee was appointed the new Cadet Deputy Commander. Cadet's John Giammarino and Maxwell Feurstein completed their Armstrong Achievement, the last step before their Mitchells and 2nd. Lt. Virginia Lackey completed her Senior Level II.
See their bios for details
3 Activities in June - (Click on story name for details)
Color Guard Presents at High School
Former Cadet Commander now Air Force 2nd. Lt. visits
Squadron Wins Quality Award
In 2010, our squadron earned the CAP Quality Cadet Unit Award. Civil Air Patrol initiated the award to be given to squadrons that meet at least 5 of the 8 criteria
Color Guard wins Trophies in Ohio Competition
On Friday morning, March 11, 2011, four cadets and two senior members from our squadron left Long Island and drove to Columbus, Ohio where on Saturday they competed in the National Society of Pershing Rifles First Annual Black Jack Color Guard and Drill Competition for HS JROTC and equivalents.
LI Color Guard Competition
Leroy R. Grumman Squadron Color Guard Team made up of Cadet's Feuerstein, Lee, DiSalvo, Diers and Stratford took 2nd Place Overall in the Long Island Group Color Guard Competition held at Pat-Med HS in February in Medford
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