Army National Guard welcomes the Civil Air Patrol’s newly named “186th Composite Squadron” to Southington Armory
Southington, CT 27 February 2009:
In a beautiful, newly reconditioned Southington Armory, F Company of the 186th Brigade Support Battalion Army National Guard (ANG) welcomed in its newest roommate, the newly renamed 186th Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The ceremony was attended by F Company Commander, Captain Alysea M. Kelleher Company Commander, Company F of the 186th ANG, CAP Connecticut Wing Commander, Col. Peter K. Jensen, other members of the 186th ANG, the 186th Squadron and local residents.
The dignitaries present expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the volunteer service provided by both the senior members (adults) and cadets (youth) of the Civil Air Patrol. They were pleased to recognize the Southington unit of Civil Air Patrol, which in addition to its cadet education program also stands ready to provide Connecticut residents with Emergency Services and Search & Rescue operations as well as air & ground search and rescue teams.
In addition to the welcoming ceremony, cadet/2nd Lt Joseph Kosswig was awarded the General Billy Mitchell Award, reaching a very significant milestone in the CAP Cadet Program. Cadet/Staff Sergeant Avery Hage was awarded the Wright Brothers Award. The Mitchell Award marks Kosswig’s promotion into the CAP Cadet Officer Corp and should he decide to enter the US Air Force, advanced status in rank and privilege.
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