Corpus Christi, Texas- Cadets from the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron traveled to the Corpus Christi International Airport on 22 March 2011 to join their brother and sister airmen in inter-squadron fellowship and to begin the initial planning for several major upcoming events."We all had a great time," said Major Joe Ely Carrales, Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Commander, "it is always a good thing to meet with our fellow CAP members."
C/A1C Juan Vela, Jr, C/A1C Juan Cardec and C/A1C Robert Alcantara accompanied Maj. Carrales directly after the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron meeting in Kingsville, Texas. Each later recounted the "adventure" of the trip and activities. Among these are the fact former President George W. Bush was scheduled to arrive for a speaking engagement in Corpus Christi, the fact that Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron cadets met and worked with cadets from another unit for the first time and the excitement of attending a CAP meeting at an international airport.
On the way home, the cadets indicated that they were impressed with Capt Nelson Guadalupe, SM K. Ryder and SM Pena. The cadets also were gratified to see Major Sandy Phelps, who had been with the unit in its earliest stages.
The business of the evening involved planning various major activities, including the Buc Day's Parade and Beach-to-Bay Relay Marathon (mentioned in a prior thread...http://corpuschristicap.blogspot.com/2011/03/important-events-for-coastal-bend-cadet.html) as well as practicing marching for said parade.
The Unit plans to make a more impressive trip in two weeks making use of the Squadron Van to transport the body of the unit to Corpus Christi for Marching Familiarization.
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