CAIRO — The Vanguard Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, which meets in Cairo, was recently awarded a Commendation of Honor by Greene County legislators.
The award was presented to Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Sean Neal by legislators Matthew Luvera (Catskill), Edward Bloomer (Athens), Sherry True (Cairo) and Patty Handel (Durham).
The commendation was presented at the squadron’s 16th birthday party. Also in attendance at the party as esteemed guests were U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro, Assemblyman Chris Tague, Greene County Sheriff Pete Kusminsky, NY Wing Commander Col. William Martin, Deputy Chief of Staff Cadet Programs Major Christian Granda, Director of Cadet Programs Major Mike Cassidy and Assistant Commander of Cadet Programs North Major Kayla Sieberg.
Vanguard Composite Squadron meets every Thursday evening from 6:45-9:15 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 186 Main St. in Cairo.
The cadet program accepts applicants from age 12-18 years old and there is an adult program as well.