Cadets

Through CAP’s Cadet Program, young people from age 12 to 20 develop into responsible citizens and are inspired to become tomorrow’s aerospace leaders. The program is organized around five elements: leadership, aerospace, fitness, character, and activities. As cadets participate in these five elements, they progress through a series of sixteen achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way. Adult volunteers supervise the cadets and help them develop leadership skills. CAP inspires in youth a love of aviation and strives to equip them with the discipline and skills they will need to succeed in adult life.

Cadet Website Link: http://raleighwake.googlepages.com/

Cadet Great Start Orientation & Training for Civil Air Patrol - Cadet Great Start Homepage

Holiday Banquet and Cadet Change of Command

cadet change of commandDuring the annual holiday banquet, Raleigh-Wake Composite Squadron held a Cadet Change of Command. After serving as Cadet Commander for over a year, C/Col Jeremiah Coogan stepped down to allow other cadets to gain leadership experience. Accepting command was C/Capt Stephen Coogan, following an extensive interview process led by Lt Col Therriault, Capt Tessin, 2d Lt Zobel, and C/Col Coogan. Also joining the cadet command staff is C/1st Lt Kyle Zobel, who will assume duties as Cadet Deputy Commander. C/Col Coogan will remain active in the Raleigh-Wake Cadet Program, providing mentoring and leadership guidance, while also devoting more attention to wing-wide Cadet Programs.

C/Capt Coogan's vision for the Raleigh-Wake Cadet Program includes expanding cadet participation in emergency services, fostering the development of Bulldog Flight at Southeast Raleigh High School, and continuing to implement the most outstanding Cadet Program in NC Wing. He comes to this position well prepared by graduating from NCWG Cadet Officer Training School. In addition, C/Capt Coogan staffed the 2008 NCWG Summer Encampment and currently serves as Vice-Chair for the NCWG Cadet Advisory Council.

C/1st Lt Zobel will provide invaluable assistance in accomplishing these objectives, with specific focus on Bulldog Flight and cadet leadership training. His experience includes staffing the 2008 NCWG Summer Encampment, graduating from Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Academy, and graduating from the NCWG Cadet Officer Training School.

Both C/Capt Coogan and C/1st Lt Zobel will work closely with Lt Col Therriault and Capt Tessin in developing the Raleigh-Wake Cadet Program to even greater heights of excellence.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets Participate In Tree Lighting At Governors Mansion.

The cadet program is very active in the Drug Demand Reduction Program. The squadron cadets participated in the NC Governor’s mansion tree lighting ceremony again this year. At the ceremony they passed out red ribbons with the inscription “Better Things To Do Than Drugs”.

1st Lt. Joel Lipsey, CAP

Drug Demand Reduction Vision

To be a leading force in America’s drug demand reduction strategy through the education and development of tomorrow’s leaders in voluntary community service for a drug-free world.

Drug Demand Reduction Mission Statement

The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction Program assists squadrons, groups, wings, and regions to instill an aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude in CAP members, AF families, DoD civilians, and school-age children through a comprehensive program that:

    * Promotes CAP as a positive community service lifestyle.

    * Encourages youth to remain in school.

    * Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention, and awareness.

    * Provides positive activities as an alternative to drugs and gang violence.