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Cadet CMSgt Julian Yee, of Scotch Plains, leads at Civil Air Patrol CT Encampment
Cadet Chief Master Sgt Julian Yee, of Scotch Plains, leads at CAP Connecticut Encampment
Recently, Cadet CMSgt Julian Yee, Lone Eagle Composite Squadron, Morristown National Guard Armory, was selected as the flight sergeant of ‘A’ Flight at the one-week CT Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Basic Encampment. The ‘A’ Flight was one of eight flights consisting of about 15 cadets each. During the week, the cadets attended various events to promote team work as well as classes on physical training, leadership, and aerospace education.
Cadet Yee is the son of Mr. Ho Yee and 2d Lt. Serena Lee of Scotch Plains, NJ, and is a freshman at the Union County Magnet High School for Science, Mathematics, and Technology. His many CAP activities included NJWG Cadet NCO Academy, WAWG Cyber Education Academy, Cadet Orientation Flights, Wreaths Across America ceremonies, and Memorial Day parades. Further, he was appointed as the Squadron representative for the NJWG Cadet Advisory Council.
His mother, 2d Lt. Serena Lee, also attended and served as a senior member Assistant Administrative Officer at the CT Wing CAP Basic Encampment. She was responsible for managing all personnel and office functions.
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The Lone Eagle Composite Squadron meets on Wednesday nights, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Morristown National Guard Armory, NJ. Youth can start the cadet program at age twelve, and adults can join as senior members starting at age 18. For more information about the Lone Eagle Composite Squadron, contact Adam Fitting, Commander, at: adam.fitting@njwg.cap.gov. Also, see: www.loneeagle.org .
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.
