Photo above – Capt Anthony Derderian (left) and Mission Pilot Lt Col Don Majercik review SAREX flight plans. The Burlington Squadron of the Vermont Wing (NER-VT-002) routinely practices its airborne search and rescue skills and technologies, while building aircrew and mission staff teams for aerial photo reconnaissance needed for natural disaster assessment, navigation; as well […]
Vermont
Mount Anthony Union HS Senior Is First to Be Promoted to Cadet Major Rank in Bennington Composite Squadron of Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol
Photo above – CAP Cadet/Major Kale Bushee is formally promoted to his new rank by CAP Capt Jonathan Mercer, VT-076 squadron commander (left). C/Maj Bushee is a senior at Mt. Anthony Union High School here. Photo courtesy of CAP Major Hal Friday (VT-076) The Bennington Composite Squadron (VT-076) of the Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol […]
Vermont Wing of CAP Continues Support for Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation with Aerial Detection Surveys
Photo above – Left to right are Capt Anthony Derderian, CAP mission pilot; Lina Swislocki, Assistant Invasive Plant Coordinator; and Josh Halman, Forest Health Program Manager. The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has completed its fourth consecutive year of support for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Photo by 1st […]
Vermont Wing Takes Flight to Assist FEMA Flood Disaster Relief Statewide
Photo above – A Civil Air Patrol aircraft prepares for takeoff at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in support of FEMA flood relief missions. All photos courtesy of Capt. Bryan Holland, 1st Lt. Peter Steinerman, and 2nd Lt. Heather K. Forcier (all of the Vermont Wing) Civil Air Patrol’s Vermont Wing has flown numerous missions […]
Burlington Senior Squadron Wing of Civil Air Patrol Announces Promotion
Thomas “Tom” Henderson has been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, according to a statement by 1st Lt Lucien Thresher, Commander of the Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002) here. 2nd Lt Henderson presently serves as Communications Officer, Safety Officer, and Assistant Finance Officer for the Burlington Senior Squadron. “Tom is a valued officer, an enthusiastic aircrew member committed […]
2nd Lt Heather K. Forcier Awarded Commander’s Commendation for Accomplishments, Excellence in Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol
2nd Lt Heather K. Forcier has been named as recipient of the Commander’s Commendation Award. The award was jointly presented to Lt Forcier by Lt Thresher and Col Richard Beach, Commander of the Vermont Wing (VTWG). “In her six months with the Squadron and Vermont Wing, Lt Forcier has been a driving force with her […]
Burlington Senior Squadron of Vermont Wing of CAP Announces Promotions
Richard and Christine Estey have been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, respectively, according to 1st Lt Lucien Thresher, Commander of the Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002). Their respective promotions recognize their accomplishments, time in service, and enduring commitment to the Squadron and CAP. “Lts Christine and Richard Estey bring successful and relevant backgrounds that have enhanced our […]
Vermont Wing Cadets Visit New England Air Museum
Civil Air Patrol cadets from three Vermont squadrons visited the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn. Cadets and senior members from Bennington Composite Squadron, Capitol Composite Squadron, and Rutland Composite Squadron of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, toured the facility. The Museum houses over 100 aircraft and exhibits. Cadets were […]
Former Vermont Wing CAP Commander Announces Retirement
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Colonel Richard “Rick” Lizzari, former Commander and long-serving officer in Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol, has announced his retirement, effective October 4th as Colonel in the Vermont Air National Guard and United States Air Force. Colonel Lizzari and his wife, Rosemary, will retire to Tennessee where he will continue his CAP […]
Vermont Civil Air Patrol Supports State Forestry Division in Large Scale Aerial Surveys
The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has launched its third year of collaboration with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The Department monitors forest health in Vermont, including annual surveys from the air and on the ground. The survey missions have been crewed to date by Capt Jonathan Mercer, Mission […]
