Applications for the annual Col Albert J. And Margie L. Sambold Memorial Solo Scholarship are now being accepted. See the NH Wing Cadet Programs site for more details. Note that although the date on that page is 2013, the details are unchanged for 2015.
Author Archives: Maj. Rangi Keen
Wings and Wheels – 27 September
Come see our glider and aircraft on Saturday, 27 September at the Lebanon airport as part of the Wings and Wheels celebration.
Supporting the Prouty
As in previous years, the Lebanon squadron will be supporting the Prouty this year on Saturday, 12 July. Note that there will be no camping this year.
If you have signed up to help out with the Prouty, please arrive at the Richmond Middle School at 6:00 AM. Check in at the volunteer tent and ask for Bill Brown. If you are driving a personal vehicle, please park in one of the volunteer lots. If you cannot arrive until later, please contact Maj. Rangi Keen.
Gear
- Reflective vest
- Rain gear (if necessary)
- Cell phone if you have one you can use for the day
Dress
BDUs or other CAP uniform. Please pick up a volunteer shirt when you arrive and wear that with your BDU pants.
Food
- Breakfast and lunch will also be provided by the Prouty
- Bring your own water and snacks
Event Information
- More information on the event is on the Prouty web site.
Thank you for your help this year.
Supporting the Prouty
As in previous years, the Lebanon squadron will be supporting the Prouty this year on Saturday, 13 July. Note that there will be no camping this year.
If you have signed up to help out with the Prouty, please meet at the Richmond Middle School at 6:00 AM in the parking lot at the back. If you are driving a personal vehicle, please park in one of the volunteer lots.
If you cannot arrive until later, please contact Capt. Rangi Keen.
Gear
- Reflective vest
- Rain gear (if necessary)
- Cell phone if you have one you can use for the day
Dress
BDUs or other CAP uniform.
Please pick up a volunteer shirt when you arrive and wear that with your BDU pants.
Food
- Breakfast and lunch will also be provided by the Prouty
- Bring your own water and snacks
Event Information
- More information on the event is on the Prouty web site.
Thank you for your help this year.
Color Guard Marches in Norwich Parade
Crooker Remembered
Current and former members of the Lebanon squadron were in attendance at Steve Crooker’s memorial service today. Crooker was a long time member of the Lebanon squadron and was commander of the squadron in the early 90s. During his command, he and the cadets at the time designed and constructed a full size motion flight simulator that enabled the squadron to receive recognition and awards at the local and national level.
Pictured above at the memorial service are former cadets holding a photo of the squadron with the flight simulator they built. From left to right, the former cadets are Colin Skinner, Adam Bouchard, Jorgen Strycharz, Kevin Guay, and Erin O’Connell, Crooker’s niece.
Below is a full size of the photo they are holding with Crooker holding the plaque the squadron received in recognition of their achievement. Unfortunately, the flight simulator was destroyed a couple years ago when the building it was stored in burned.
Stephen Crooker
Stephen Millard Crooker passed away on Thursday 16 August 2012. Steve was a long time member of the Lebanon Composite Squadron, first as deputy commander for cadets and then as squadron commander. He also designed and constructed a full size motion flight simulator that enabled the squadron to receive recognition and awards at the local and national level.
There will be a memorial celebration on Saturday, 8 September at 1:30 PM in the Sanctuary of the Church of Christ at Dartmouth College.
Brechbühl Solos
Congratulations to c/1Lt. Katherine Brechbühl who soloed during last week’s Northeast Region Glider Academy.
Brechbühl was among six members earning their solo wings. From John Williams, her glider instructor:
A record setting Academy and graduation ceremony: Six initial solos earning their respective CAP Solo Glider Pilot Wings along with their Soaring Society of America (SSA) “A” Badges. Four CAP Pre-Solo Wings earned. One SSA “B” Badge earned for a solo flight of over 30 minutes. One SSA “C” Badge earned for a solo flight of over an hour and a half! One Senior member initial solo, earning his SSA “A” Badge too. Three CAPF 5s successfully completed. Solo students to 7,300 feet, solo students ascending 4,300 feet vertically. One solo student flying for 91 minutes. I call these Cadets and their Academy, the Amazing twelve!
DiDominic Solos
Working at the Boston-Portsmouth Air Show [Updated]
The Lebanon Composite Squadron will be supporting the Boston-Portsmouth air show at Pease Tradeport this weekend. If you enter at the south entrance, we’ll see you there. Stop by and see our CAP aircraft and the Blue Angels.
All members attending should bring a completed CAPF 60 (download: Word, PDF). Cadets should also bring a signed CAPF 31 (download: Word, PDF).
Update 1 July: Our members along with other squadrons from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut as well as the Boy Scouts and other volunteers handled 65,000 visitors to the air show. It was a hot two days, but everything went smoothly and we were even able to enjoy the Blue Angels’ show at the end.