Thank you for your interest in the DeKalb County Cadet Squadron. This squadron has been in Atlanta for a long duration and is involved in neighborhood and community activities for years. Our main goal and objective to all of our cadets is simply this: That they will become better people, citizens, and leaders.

I have personally been in this program for two and a half years and I can say without hesitation that it has been nothing but beneficial for me. Our cadet program provides strong structure and organization in academic and physical aspects for all of our members. The activities our Squadron participates in include several FTXs (Field Training Exercise) throughout the year, O-flights (orientation flights), Color Guard presentations, and participation in state-wide events such as Encampments.

With the strong structure you’ll find in this Squadron, come skills that are applicable in everyday life. These skills include leadership, self-discipline, and organization. All of our activities promote the four core values of Civil Air Patrol, which are Integrity, Respect, Volunteer Service, and Excellence. These are central to all Civil Air Patrol activities, whether it is an encampment, a simple drill session, or one of the National Cadet Special Activities. If you or someone you know has an avid interest in aerospace, leadership, fellowship, military, and/or service, they would benefit from and achieve many things in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. We welcome all guests every meeting, whether twelve years old, eighteen, or a parent of a potential cadet. Again I want to thank you for your interest in Civil Air Patrol and in our squadron. I invite you to attend a meeting where we can answer any questions you may have and give you more information on this excellent program. Please do not hesitate to e-mail me with any questions, concerns, or comments.

Semper Vigilans,

Robert Shaffner
Georgia Wing, Civil Air Patrol
Former Cadet Commander 2008 - 2009, DeKalb County Cadet Squadron

Civil Air Patrol: A Proud Legacy Continues

Civil Air Patrol enjoys a proud legacy of selfless sacrifice and service to country and community that spans seven decades.  On the occasion of our 67th anniversary, which CAP observed on Dec. 1, it is a good time to reflect on that legacy and to celebrate the members who made it happen.

The first Civil Air Patrol members of 1941 were a heroic breed,  men and women who served their country by sinking or chasing away German submarines off America's East and Gulf coasts. As a result of their bravery, patriotism and tenacity, CAP subchasers effectively thwarted German U-boat attacks and, in the process, saved countless lives.

Today, CAP handles 90 percent of inland search and rescue missions, with approximately 75 lives saved each year. Our members are generally the first on the scene transmitting satellite digital images of the damage within seconds around the world and providing disaster relief and emergency services following natural and manmade disasters, including such phenomena as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Texas and Oklahoma wildfires, tornadoes in the south and central U.S., North Dakota flash flooding and the October 2006 earthquake in Hawaii, as well as humanitarian missions along the U.S. and Mexican border.

In addition, CAP members are dedicated to counterdrug reconnaissance and to teaching a new generation about aerospace and its impact on our future. And our cadet programs ensure our youth receive some of the finest leadership training the nation has to offer.

Unlike our founding CAP fathers, many of whom flew their own airplanes and performed life-threatening missions without any formal training, our 57,000 members are now provided with top-notch, year-round professional development training opportunities and with aircraft equipped with the most advanced technologies available for search and rescue.

Indeed, Civil Air Patrol makes a huge impact each and every day, going above and beyond to make a profound difference in America's communities. As a vigilant CAP volunteer, you save lives and preserve liberty for all. Thank you for your service.

Semper vigilans!

Maj. Gen. Amy Courter
CAP National Commander

Contact:

The squadron staff can be contacted through the Squadron Forum or by email at pdkga065@gmail.com.

Meetings:

We meet at the Dekalb Peachtree Airport, in Room 227 of the Administration Building at 7pm every thursday.
If you are still lost as to where to find us when you get to PDK, ask someone where the Angel Flight office is. We share a lobby area with them, so if you find them, you have found us.