Captain Jennifer Gagnon has been promoted to Commander of the Vermont Wing’s Catamount Composite Squadron (VT-007), according to a statement by Col. Richard Beach, Commander of the Wing. “Capt Gagnon brings to the Civil Air Patrol an accomplished career in education, a clear commitment to Vermont and New England and a life-long love of learning, […]
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CAP Vermont Wing Conducts Statewide Airborne and Ground Training
Photo above – CAP Vermont Wing’s Bennington Composite Squadron cadets and members participate in a pre-SAREX briefing before deploying for a ground team/airborne search and rescue exercise. Left to right- Front Row: C/SrA Sierra Brown; C/A1C Conner Randall; C/ MSgt Kale Bushee; 1st Lt. Charles “Chuck” Suss; 2nd Lt. Margaret Oceanna. Second Row: C/SrA Matthew […]
Vermont CAP Train for Winter Search and Rescue Skills with Vermont Army National Guard
Cadets and senior members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) along with members of the 172nd Cavalry Regiment (VT ARNG) came together for some cold weather training. Vermont Wing members from both Rutland Composite Squadron and Bennington Composite Squadron were given a cold weather briefing that covered frostbite, dehydration, and general cold weather safety. The […]
Rutland Composite Squadron Promotes Five Cadets
Rutland Composite Squadron of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol announced the promotions of five cadets: C/A1C Cayden Brown, C/SrA Bryce Connaughton, C/Msgt Weyland Larson, c/Msgt Benjamin Mead, and C/2dLt Eliana Sargent. The Squadron also recently announced promotion of C/2dLt Sargent as its new Cadet Commander, assuming the responsibility from C/2dLt Trevor Mackay. […]
Vermont Civil Air Patrol Officer Decorated for Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief Work
Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters has awarded 1st Lt Vincent Gonillo, of Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the Disaster Relief Ribbon with “V” device for his work following the devastation that resulted from September’s Hurricane Ida. Lt Gonillo, who serves as Commanding Officer of Burlington Senior Squadron, was one of 150 CAP senior members […]
Bennington Composite Squadron Recognizes First Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer for Leadership, Achievements
The Bennington Composite Squadron (VT-034) of the Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), has promoted Cadet Kale Bushee to the rank of Cadet/Staff Sergeant. The recognition recognizes C/SSgt Bushee’s extraordinary performance in the newest squadron in the Vermont Wing and distinguishes him as the first Non-Commissioned Officer in that unit. CAP has an extensive cadet […]
Senior Burlington CAP Squadron Promotes Experienced Pilot, USAF Veteran
The Burlington Senior Squadron VT-002, for volunteers 19 and up, of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), announced the promotion of Senior Member Anthony “Tony” Derderian to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. “1st Lt Derderian’s promotion is a recognition of his commitment to the Civil Air Patrol since his teen years, valued […]
Norwich University Air Force ROTC and Vermont CAP Cadets Fly with Vermont and New York Wings of the Civil Air Patrol
Photo above – Capt. Joseph Bosley from Vermont Wing’s Capital Composite Squadron talking with AFROTC cadets, in preparation for their orientation flights. Thanks to the collaboration of pilots and support personnel from both New York and Vermont Wings of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), a number of cadets from Air Force ROTC Detachment 867 […]
Vermont Wing of Civil Air Patrol Launches New Cadet Squadron in Bennington
The Bennington Squadron of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol has inaugurated a new cadet program, creating new opportunities for local area youth interested in community service, aerospace and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education, and development of leadership and other skills. The new program was launched to meet strong local interest […]
Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Announces New Commander of Burlington Senior Squadron
Photo above: 1st Lt Vince Gonillo, Commander, Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002), Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Photo Credit: Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol. 1st Lt Vince Gonillo has been promoted to commander of the Vermont Wing’s Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002), according to a statement by Col. Richard Beach, Commander of the Wing. Gonillo succeeds Captain […]
