By Capt Robert Ottenhoff and 1st Lt Brad Nolan I’m very excited announce the appointment of a new Professional Development Officer, 1st Lt Brad Nolan. Do not let the beard fool you. Lt Nolan has been a long time Civil Air Patrol member. He first joined in 2001 as a...
Santa Monica, CA, 20-Apr-2019 — Maj Art Milberger, CAP, Boy Scout Parker Cameron, and Lt Col Tom Connare, USAF (Ret) stand in front of Clover Field Composite Squadron’s Cessna 182T after Maj Milberger provided a tour of the aircraft and demonstrated a pre-flight check, all in support of Parker completing...
Congratulations to Cadet Jose Romo, who earned the rank of Cadet Staff Sergeant. We held a promotion ceremony at the Squadron during our April Composite Meeting. Jose has been with the unit for a little under one year and has advanced quickly, earning four promotions. His dedication and hard work...
Over the weekend, Cadets trained in our squadron's plane. Each Cadet is allowed five flights in the Cessna, in addition to five glider flights. For Sgt Guymon, pictured below, this was her second flight.
Congratulations to Lieutenants Luke Both and Brandon Byon on their Mitchell Promotion. The two joined Civil Air Patrol around the same time and advanced through the ranks together. It was a heartwarming ceremony with photos and accounts from those who work closely with them. Commander Ottenhoff reminded other Cadets that...
Chief Furniss came to visit the squadron yesterday! He is the command NCO for the entire California Wing. Cadets got to hear about his experiences in the Coast Guard, Marine Corp, and Air Force!
Welcome Home to Squadron 51's newest resource - a Cessna 182 with G1000! With this aircraft, we will have more opportunities to conduct Cadet Orientation Flights, Pilot Proficiency flights, and Emergency Services Missions. Thanks to Lt. Michael Liu for taking photos during the first flight around her new home at...
