Newton County Civil Air Patrol Squadron 157

03/07/2025

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Civil Air Patrol is helping keep local communities safe through its work with U.S. Northern Command and its mission to bolster security at the southern border. Acting in its role as a Total Force Partner, CAP is serving as a force multiplier, working shoulder-to-shoulder with federal law enforcemen...

02/06/2025

11 members of Newton County Cadet Squadron, and 2 family members, participated in First Aid/CPR training offered by the City of Covington on February 1st. We had basic first aid, CPR, AED and fire training. Thanks for all who took their time to advance their training in Civil Air Patrols mission of Emergency Services. Squadron members who received their Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification were: C/Amn Justin Crofford, Cadet David Gilbert, C/SrA Rita Liford, C/SrA Logan Mayes, C/Amn Aidyn Cargile, C/SrA Wolfgang Mayes, C/SSgt Connor Stewart, C/SrA Nicholas Liford, Lt Col Wanda A Petty, SM Christopher Smith, and SM Michael Liford .

02/06/2025

Congratulations to those who received awards/promotions on January 27th. C/Amn Ethan Troutt received an encampment ribbon for attending SER Winter Encampment. C/Amn Kanya M Kossonou and C/Amn Nathaniel M Kossonou received their Achievement 1 awards. C/SSgt Connor Stewart received his Wright Brother’s award.
Keep up the great work everyone!!

01/23/2025

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Get Ready — A planetary alignment is happening. Here's how to watch:

The much-anticipated planet alignment of 2025 has started. To catch this celestial alignment, look toward the southwestern horizon as twilight gives way to darkness.

Venus and Saturn will dazzle together, with Venus shining as the brighter beacon. Above them, Jupiter, recently past its opposition, radiates as the second brightest point of light after Venus, offering an excellent opportunity for naked-eye observation.

Mars, with its signature red glow, is unmissable near the eastern horizon. This January is a prime time for viewing the Red Planet, as it grows brighter ahead of its closest approach to Earth in over two years. That peaked on January 15, when it reached opposition. However, the views will be spectacular for a few more weeks.

For those with a telescope or binoculars, Uranus can be spotted near Jupiter, while Neptune sits close to Venus and Saturn, completing this celestial spectacle.

Learn more: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-january-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/

01/20/2025

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Over the next few days, there are several new weather terms to be familiar with, specifically Extreme Cold Watch and Extreme Cold Warning.

Please remember the “4 P’s of extreme cold weather”, and ensure they are safe.

People (keep yourself and others around you warm and safe)
Pets (ensure pets are warm and safe)
Pipes (ensure you keep your water system warm by opening cabinets and dripping your faucets)
Plants (if possible, bring them in, if not cover as possible)

The National Weather Service has a great resource here: https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-ww

Please be weather aware for yourself and those around you. If your area gets winter precipitation, please stay home, especially Tuesday & Wednesday.

01/08/2025

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🚨 Attention Georgia Wing Members! Don’t Miss These Upcoming Deadlines! 🚨

As we kick off 2025, here are all the key deadlines you need to know:

📅 January 15 Deadlines:

🔹 Encampment Cadet Cadre Applications: Step up and lead! Apply here: https://shorturl.at/wZWqH
🔹 Encampment Adult Staff Applications: Join the team supporting this year’s Encampment. Apply here: https://shorturl.at/2evPr
🔹 National Cadet Special Activities (NCSAs): Don’t miss the chance to participate in amazing opportunities across the nation! Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Wj1EM
🔹 Green Light Program: Earn an extra 100 points toward your NCSA application! Details in the latest Landing Gear Newsletter sent to your inbox.

🏆 Cadet Competition Team Applications: Deadline TBD. Check the latest issue of the Landing Gear Newsletter for updates!

⏳ Time is running out! Make sure to submit your applications before it’s too late. Don’t miss these opportunities to lead, learn, and achieve in 2025.

01/01/2025

12/17/2024

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12/10/2024

Thanks to all who attended our squadron year end party last night at Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet in Covington GA. You made it a very fun evening. Our new group commander, Lt Col Joel Seidband and his wife, Maj Carolyn Seidband honored us with their presence.

Congratulations to all who earn promotions and/or awards! Certificates were issued to all who were active members anytime between Oct 1, 2003 - Sept 30 2024 for their part in helping the Newton County Cadet Squadron earn the Aerospace Education Achievement Award. Cadets Harmony Cooper, Justin Crofford, Levi Flanagan, Kanya Kossonou, Nathaniel Kossonou and Ethan Troutt were all promoted to C/Amn for completing Achievement 1. Cadets Amaziah Cooper and Oskar Rouse were promoted to C/SrA for completing Achievement 2. Cadets Samantha Howard, Wolfgang Mayes and Logan Mays were promoted to C/A1C for completing Achievement 3. Senior Member Christopher Smith completed Level 1 and earned his membership ribbon. 2Lt Andrea Liford received her Yeager Award. 2Lt Howard Forman earned his Leadership ribbon for completing the Technician rating on the Aerospace Education Track. C/Amn Amaziah Cooper, C/Amn Josef Courtney, C/Amn Oskar Rouse, and C/Amn Nathaniel Kossonou also received their First Flight Certificated.

Thanks to all who worked to hard to advance their education and training to make our squadron even better this year! 157 SOAR!!!!

12/08/2024

What a beautiful day for O-Flights! All six cadets that flew today had BIG smiles on their faces when they got back. For 5 out of 6 cadets that flew today, it was their first O-Flight.

11/12/2024

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Looking for a Winter Encampment option? Registration is now open for first time students who want to attend the Southeast Region Winter Encampment in Alabama.

Dates:
Staff - Dec. 28, 2024 - Jan. 4, 2024
Students - Dec. 29, 2024 - Jan. 4 2024
Location: ROTC Training Center - Maxwell AFB - Montgomery, AL
Cost: $225 for both Students and Cadet Cadre

To register for the encampment, please use the link located on the SER Winter Encampment page located at https://ser.cap.gov/winter-activities/ser-encampment.

More information can also be found on the website.

11/12/2024

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CEAP (Cadet Encampment Assistance Program) application window opened November 1, 2024.

Application is easy. Simply log into the cadet's eServices account, click Cadet Programs, then Encampment Assistance Program. There will be an online application to fill out and submit.

Cadets, you may need your parents help filling out the application. You can find more information concerning the program here https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet/ceap.

11/07/2024

Do you ever shop at Kroger? Do you know someone who does? If so, please consider supporting the Newton County Civil Air Patrol through Kroger Community Rewards. It doesn’t cost you anything (or take away from your fuel points). Kroger Community Rewards donates money to charitable community programs like Newton County Civil Air Patrol based on the monies spent by persons who list them as their selected community reward partner. See the link below for more information and how to choose a rewards partner. Thank you in advance!!!

https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

11/05/2024

Congratulations to the Newton County Cadet Squadron as well as all of the other units that earned this award. Keep up the good work!!!

10/29/2024

Congratulations to those who received a promotion/award at last night’s promotions evening. SM Tammy Cooper received her Level 1 Achievement certificate, Howard Forman was promoted to 2nd Lt, C/A1C Kyler Forman was pinned this month since he was absent for last month’s promotion evening. Congratulations to all!!! Keep up the good work.

10/25/2024

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