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July 14, 2022
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Changing of the guard
There was a changing of the guards at the Civil Air Patrol Suffolk Cadet Squadron 10 on Tuesday, July 5. Commander Andy Niens ceremoniously handed off the flag to incoming Commander Samantha Portugues-Klos. Suffolk Civil Air Patrol Squadron 10 is one of the oldest and largest cadet squadrons on Long Island. Boys and girls as young as 12-years-old can join and can continue to serve their community well into adulthood. The young cadets experience hiking, camping and obstacle courses while having fun. Through these activities, they learn teambuilding and leadership strategies, aviation history and even flying skills. The cadets, regardless of their age, can get actual flight training in the Redbird flight simulator as they grow in experience. Taryn Dyckman, 18, now a Cadet 2nd Lieutenant, joined over two years ago and is grateful she
did. She has learned much and has made many new friends. This experience has solidified her desire to go into pre-med as she starts to consider going to college. Anna Iannone, 16, pictured in the Redbird simulator with Commander Niens, is now a Senior Cadet Airman. She originally joined because she knew it would look good on college applications. Now she is on her way to learning to fly. Although the Civil Air Patrol is an auxiliary branch of the U.S. Air Force, it is a not-for-profit organization and is staffed by adult volunteers. The incoming commander, Portugues-Klos, is a real estate agent from Bohemia who got involved years ago after experiencing the program firsthand when her daughters were part of it. She is now the first female commander of this squadron in its long history. Her deputy commander is Jennifer Dickson,
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making them the first female team to lead the squad. Sam’s daughter, Lauren, has since gone on to active military service in the United States Army. These dedicated volunteers are called upon when disasters strike. Members of various Civil Air Patrols have been credited with saving 130 lives so far this year. There are some fees involved in joining the Civil Air Patrol, but there are also scholarships available to its members. The Civil Air Patrol does rely on fundraising and donations. There is no obligation for anyone involved to become part of the Air Force or any military. Anyone interested can join and it is much more than aviation. If you have any interest in flying or search and rescue, this is a great place to get started. For more information, visit: www.ny328.cap.gov.
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