Stanton Civil Air Patrol celebrates 1st anniversary

“Stanton Flight cadets pose with the anniversary cake. L-R: C/Amn Adeline Wager, Cadet Rylan Rimpila, C/SrA Will Churchill, C/SSgt Laura Rezac, C/SSgt William Wagner, C/Amn Martin Karadza, C/Amn Christopher Frago, C/SSgt Brady Rezac, C/SSgt Abigail Rezac.”

The new Stanton Flight of Civil Air Patrol held a one-year anniversary open house on January 30th.  Capt. Randall Knox reports the event was very well attended, exceeding their expectations, with an estimated 80 guests.  Colonel James Garlough, Minnesota Civil Air Patrol Wing Commander presented the official unit charter to Flight Commander Second Lieutenant Jeffrey Rezac, making the Stanton Flight the 23rd Civil Air Patrol component in the state of Minnesota. Major Stephen Wall, Commander of the Red Wing Composite Squadron was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for the work that he has done in forming and building the Stanton Flight.  Guests were able to view exhibits showcasing the

Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs and Emergency Services missions of the Civil Air Patrol.  Photos courtesy of R.S. Knox.   Read the full press release below:

Post-Open House Press Release

“Cadet Rylan Rimpila (right foreground) and C/Amn Martin Karadza (third from right) assist a guest in the operation of an aircraft flight simulator.”

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