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Commander's Message
On behalf of all of at St. Augustine Composite Squadron, SER-FL-173,
headquartered at the St.
Augustine Airport (KSGJ), I thank you for your interest in
Civil Air Patrol, and welcome you to our website.
We invite you to go through our website, as this will tell you
more about us, and what we do for our community, state and nation.
However, the best way to learn more about all the varied opportunities
in Civil Air Patrol is to visit us during our monthly meetings,
and see firsthand. Come and meet our officers, ask questions and
see if CAP is for you.
After going through our website (and checking out the CAP National
Headquarters website at (www.gocivilairpatrol.com)
if you have any questions, I invite you contact any member of
our staff or myself at: raviles@flwg.us
All of us look forward to meeting you soon, and welcoming you
into our squadron.
Very Respectfully,
Ralph Aviles
Capt, CAP, SER-FL-173
Squadron Commander
About St. Augustine Composite Squadron SER-FL-173
The St. Augustine Composite Squadron is part of the Civil Air
Patrol an auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Originally
a Senior Unit, in June 2009 the Squadron was transformed into
a Composite Unit. The St Augustine Composite Squadron is a volunteer
organization comprised of young and senior members ages of 12
and up. The members of the Squadron participate in search and
rescue missions in the south Florida region, work with local governments
in training and provide support for emergency services during
disasters such as hurricanes, and provide support for both drug
enforcement agencies and the United States Air Force. The Civil
Air Patrol provides training in aerospace education, emergency
support, and communications at the squadron level for both Senior
Officers and Cadets. Search and Rescue (SAR) and service in the
community are the primary goals of the squadron.
For more information about the Civil Air Patrol explore the links
provided below.
Civil
Air Patrol the organization for teens!
Civil Air
Patrol more information for teens
Civil Air
Patrol for the rest of us!
For more information about the St. Augustine Composite Squadron,
SER-FL-173 please contact:
Ralph Aviles, Capt, CAP
Squadron Commander
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Squadron on the Internet
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Meeting Information:
Every Wednesdays from
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Meeting Location:
St. Augustine/St. Johns County
Airport Authority Building
4730 Casa Cola Way
St Augustine Airport (SGJ)
St. Augustine, FL 32095
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Contact Information:
Ralph
Aviles, Capt, CAP
Matt
(Matty) O'Toole, 2d LT, CAP
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
23Jun10 - SER-173 HAS MOVED!
- St Augustine, FL. After a great year at the St
Augustine High School (SAHS) JROTC location, the St Augustine
Composite Squadron has returned back to the St Augustine Airport
(SGJ).
- The St Augustine Squadron will conduct its weekly
meetings and CAP operations at the new St. Augustine/St. Johns
County Airport Authority building located at 4730 Casa Cola Way,
St Augustine Airport, St Augustine, FL 32095. Meeting time is
unchanged and the building is open to the public.
- Many thanks to SAHS and JROTC for allowing the
St Augustine Squadron to use their facilites. We will continue
our partnernship with them as we move forward to new places and
set new goals.
09Dec09 - LATEST NEWS
- St Augustine High School - St. Augustine, Florida.
Several CAP cadets completed the Curry Achievement Test and all
cadets participated in a physical training test. The cadets are
working towards and preparing for the Orientation Glider Flights.
- Other training sessions must also be completed
before cadets are eligible for the orientation flights. The physical
fitness test consisted of running one-mile or successfully completing
the shuttle run. CAP cadets also had to achieve success by completing
two of the following: push-ups, 12-50; sit and reach, 24 centimeters
or curl ups, 22-40 in one and a half minutes.
- The cadets must also fulfill the requirements
for the Wing Runner Course and pass the final exam.
09Sep09 - PROSPECTIVE MEMBER ORIENTATION
- On Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, the St Augustine
Composite Squadron will be presenting a CAP Orientation brief
to the open public
- For more information, location, and event please visit our Squadron
Calendar entry for Sept 09.
04Sep09 - CAP VISIT TO THE ST AUGUSTINE HIGH
SCHOOL
- The staff of the St Augustine Composite Squadron
visited the St Augustine High School to brief students about the
benefits og been a Cadet member
- For more information please visit the Cadet
page of our website.
25Jun09 - CHANGE OF COMMAND
- Effective 25 Jun 2009 the St. Augustine Squadron
(SER-FL-173) officially change command with the depart of Mike
(Gunner) Thompson, Lt Col, CAP.
- Squadron command is now assumed by Ralph Aviles,
Capt CAP.
- Congratulations to Ralph Aviles, Capt CAP, on
the new appointment.
- Capt Aviles has a lot of new goals and ideas
in mind for the squadron.
- New top priorities for the squadron include:
- Start a new CADET
Program in 2009
- Organize and maintain a mission-ready ground
team
- Update/obtain mission equipment
- Provide training to members on a regular
basis
- Please check back or contact the squadron for
more information.
05Jun09 - Squadron Status Change
- We are pleased to announce that beginning
June 05, 2009 the St Augustine Squadron has now transformed into
a Composite Squadron.
- In the next few weeks the new St Augustine
Composite Squadron will start accepting applications from interested
young members between the ages and 12 to 17 to participate in
the new and first Cadet Unit program.
- For more information on how to become
part of the first Cadet Unit at the St Augustine Squadron can
be obtain in the CADET section
of the St Augustine Squadron website.
05Jun09 - Member promotion
- Congratulations to Hugo Morales for his promotion
to the rank of 1Lt, CAP
01Jun09 - Staff appointments
- Congratulations to Justin Adkinson, 1Lt, CAP
for his new appointment to Assistant Deputy Commander at the St
Augustine Senior Squadron SER-FL-173.
13May09 - Member promotion
- Congratulations to Ralph Aviles for his promotion
to the rank of Captain, CAP.
07May09 - Command changes
- Starting immediately Ralph Aviles, 1Lt, CAP has
temporarily assumed the position of Deputy Commander of the St
Augustine Senior Squadron SER-FL-173 and will be Acting Commander
until further notice.
04Feb09 - Latest squadron news
- Over the past few months the St Augustine Senior
Squadron (SER-FL-173) has been through a positive transition
period. Hence, SER-FL-173 has big plans for 2009. And for
that reason the squadron has plenty of opportunities for new members
to take on as the squadron sets its target to meet new challenges.
- The main goal is to transform the squadron
to a Composite Squadron where a Cadet program will be developed
and put in place. Currently, the unit is a Senior squadron.
- Knowing how important our youth is, and how Aerospace
Education can enlighten young minds, the unit Staff decided
to give kids the opportunity to experience the world of aviation
through the Civil Air Patrol Cadet program.
- If you or anyone you know is ready to invest
in our kids' future and aerospace education, and join those who
may have similar interests in the world of aviation and voluntarism,
SER-FL-173 would like to hear from you. Please contact one of
the staff members to schedule a visit to a squadron meeting
or to obtain more information.
- New top priorities for the squadron include:
- Create a new squadron staff
- Organize and maintain a mission-ready ground
team.
- Update/obtain mission equipment
- Provide training to members in a regular
basis
Please check back or contact the squadron for more
information.
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