HEY, HEY CAPTAIN JAKE!

Congratulations to Capt. Jake Aytes, Civil Air Patrol senior member and Harford Composite Squadron emergency services officer. Squadron Commander Maj. Sam Thomas (right) promoted Aytes Dec. 30, 2019, at the close of the weekly meeting at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Aytes, a former CAP cadet, mentors current cadets in aerospace education and ground emergency services.

CAP senior membership is open to adults at least 18 years of age. To prepare adult members for CAP’s special missions, extensive training and education in more than 20 different specialized fields is provided. In addition, technical training is offered in related areas, such as flight operations, emergency services and communications. Training in management and executive leadership is offered, as members progress in CAP’s professional development.