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Wreaths Across America

Remember, Honor and Teach - Putnam County Squadron participates annually in Wreaths Across America, placing remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes laid to rest in the Raymond Hill and Gilead Cemeteries in Carmel. You can play a part by sponsoring a veteran’s wreath on Wreaths Across America Day this December 13,2025. Contact the squadron commander at Maj. Elena MacDermant or order online by visiting the squadron sponsorship page at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org .

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Putnam County Composite Squadron

NER/NY-033

"Semper Vigilans"

Always Vigilant

Cadet Programs

Transforming youth into dynamic Americans & aerospace leaders.

Cadets experience the thrill of flight on a

C-17 Globemaster III, courtesy of the

105th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard.

Excellence

Civil Air Patrol members constantly put forth

their best efforts to attain the best results.

Volunteer Service

Civil Air Patrol members render service to the

local community and the nation.

Cadets with New York State Senator Sue Serino

during the 2019 Veterans Chow Down.

Orientation Flights

“Safe, Fun, Educational.”

Every CAP cadet under age 18 is eligible for five flights in a powered aircraft (usually a single-engine Cessna), five flights in a glider aircraft, and an unlimited number of backseat flights when conditions allow. Orientation flights are always free to cadets.

Wreaths Across America

Remember, Honor and Teach

The squadron participates annually in Wreaths Across America, placing remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes laid to rest in the Raymond Hill and Gilead Cemeteries in Carmel.

You can play a part by sponsoring a veteran’s wreath on Wreaths Across America Day this December 13,2025. Contact the squadron commander at Maj. Elena MacDermant or order online by visiting the squadron sponsorship page at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Civil Air Patrol - Part of the Total Force

Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

Donate - Support Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors Shapes Future of CAP

The 11-member Board of Governors guides the national strategy of Civil Air Patrol, the nonprofit volunteer organization that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.

Cadet Earns Civil Air Patrol’s Top Honor

Jackson Rowe receives the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, the highest achievement in Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program, earned by fewer than 1% nationwide.

Teammates in Life and Service Through Civil Air Patrol

From cadets to global public service, two Civil Air Patrol leaders, Ned and Chris Lee, reflect on decades of mentorship, leadership, and shared values shaping careers and family

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