Left to right: Cdt Snr. Airman M. Velardo, Cdt. Sgt. S. Verlardo, Cdt. Basic Kelly, Cdt. Lt. Feldman, Cdt. Basic Muniz, Cdt. 1st Class Prekpallaj, Cdt. 1st Sgt. DiSalvo, Cdt. Basic Ludwig, Cadet Basic Arvoy. PHOTO SUBMITTeD Putnam County Composite Squadron is proud to announce that the squadron was presented with a trophy for Best Non Firematic Color Guard by marching in the Lake Carmel Fire Dept. As an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol goes over and beyond by participating in rescue missions and teaching a new generation of cadets.

CAP meetings are on Friday evenings from 7-9:30pm at The Putman County Emergency Response Bldg., 112 Old Route 6, Carmel. The required age for the cadets is age 12 to 21. For more information visit the CAP website gocivilairpatrol.com or call Capt. Elena MacDermant at 845- 228-4460.