The Lebanon Composite Squadron is a proud member of Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary. Since its formation in 1952, the squadron has been a place for people young and old to come together to learn and perform valuable missions for America.
Freeman Promoted to Lt. Col.
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 - Concord, NH — Charlie Freeman, longtime member and former Lebanon Composite Squadron commander, was promoted tonight to Lt. Col. This is the highest grade a senior member can achieve without being appointed Wing Commander or higher.
Wing Commander Col. Don Davidson, left, and Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Santos Lara update Lt. Col. Freeman's epaulettes.
Successful Open House
Monday, 28 January 2008 - Lebanon, NH — Thanks to everyone who helped make our open house a success. We had many visitors checking out our aircraft and van, and speaking with our cadets and senior members.
Update: Monday, 11 February 2008 — We now have a total of 6 new cadets in our Tango (training) flight.
Upper Valley Action Fair
Saturday, 24 November 2007 - Lebanon, NH — The Lebanon Composite Squadron participated in the Upper Valley Action Fair today. The event, sponsored by Headrest, helps youth in the area find interesting organizations and activities in which to participate. Their mission is to "Offer Our Youth an Array of Alternative Activities In an Effort to Deter Their Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs" which is one of the goals of the Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction program as well.
Cadets Halpin, Stallmann, and Williams came to help out seniors Balog and Keen with our booth. After a presentation by another group, the cadets thought it would be fun to put together a short drill presentation. Although Stallmann had only just started learning the rifle drill that morning, he put in a great performance for the crowd.
Watch the video (6.7 MB)Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to help out on this holiday weekend.
Halpin Receives Mitchell
Monday, 19 November 2007 - Lebanon, NH — Connor Halpin joins the small but growing number of cadet officers in the Lebanon Composite Squadron. Tonight Halpin received the Billy Mitchell Award and promotion to c/2Lt. Lebanon Mayor Patrick Hayes and Chief of Police James Alexander were in attendance to present Halpin with his certificate while the cadet's grandfather had the honor of promoting his grandson.
Lebanon Mayor Patrick Hayes (left) and Chief of Police James Alexander (right) presented the Billy Mitchell Award to Halpin.
Tango Flight Graduates
Monday, 19 November 2007 - Lebanon, NH — Five cadets tonight graduated from their basic training. Receiving their Curry award and promotion to c/Airman were Daniel Ferrao, Ethan Forauer, Noah Johnson, Harrison Linowski, and Benjamin Stallmann. Congratulations to these cadets on successfully passing the first milestone in what will hopefully be a long and enjoyable career in the Civil Air Patrol and the Lebanon Squadron.
Rock Climbing
Sunday, 28 October 2007 - Bethlehem, NH — A group of eight cadets and two seniors drove to the White Mountain School in Bethlehem, NH for a day of Rock Climbing. The walls were still set with challenging hand holds as they hadn't been reset for the previous day's competition, but everyone had a great time wearing themselves out.
Williams (left) using the corner and Freeman tackling the overhang.
Thanks to c/Maj Chelsea Heath, a student at the school and member of the squadron, for planning the day. Thanks to Capt. Josh McGary for organizing a free lunch from Pizza Hut for the participants.