Last update: 22 JUL 2006

18 JUN 06 - Sq.18 Cadets at Physiology Course by 1st Lt. Ha, CAP Four cadets from Squadron 18 attended the Aerospace Physiology Course held over the weekend of 16-18 June at Lemoore Naval Air Station. Cadets from various California Wing units participated as well. The activity provided an overview of the physical requirements of Naval Aviation training. The course was taught by active duty Navy Aerospace Physiology Technicians. Cadets were given an orientation of the the Navy's only centrifuge that simulates g-forces. In addition they had the opportunity to sit inside the cockpit of an F-18 Super Hornet as well as mount Squadron 18's Cadet Sergeant Sutton in place of a sidewinder missile (above). The participating cadets had a chance to see up-close at the physical demands of becoming a military pilot. 04 JUN 06 - Sq.18 Cadets staff Group 5 BCS by 1st Lt. Ha, CAP Squadron 18's very own cadets-Cadet Captain Holmes, Cadet Major Crawford (both pictured above at the activity), Cadet Captain McCoy, & Cadet Airman First Class Jackson staffed NorCal Group 5's Basic Cadet Course over the weekend of 02-04 June at Travis Air Force Base. In conjuction, an Airman Training School was also held. Squadron 18 is honored to see many of its cadets play pivotal roles in training others.

28 MAY 06 - Sq.18 at Watsonville Airshow by 1st Lt. Ha, CAP The 42nd annual Watsonville Fly-in & Airshow was held over Memorial Day weekend (27-28 May) at Watsonville Municipal Airport, home to CAP Santa Cruz Composite Squadron 13. San Francisco Bay Group 2 organized CAP's participation in the event. Various aircraft including a vintage WW II biplane (above taxing onto runway) were present. Approximately 60 cadets from throughout California Wing answered the call to help with the airshow. They provided flight-line security, crowd control, & other important duties to ensure the safety of participants & spectators alike. Squadron 18 was well represented in the command staff & in the rank-&-file staff of the event. Squadron 18's Cadet Major Crawford and Cadet Captain McCoy served as Cadet Commander & Cadet Deputy Commander respectively at the activity. The Squadron 18 Color Guard also played a pivotal role by presenting the colors in the opening ceremonies (above). The Color Guard consisted of enlisted cadets-Jackson, Aboytes, Sutton, Rivers, & Bledsoe. A steady breeze kept the colors aloft while the Color Guard marched to the salute of participants & spectators. It is considered a great honor to carry the flag of the United States at such an event. Squadron 18 looks forward to participating in next year's Watsonville Fly-in & Airshow.

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