Mayor Boughton Awards Citation to Danbury Civil Air Patrol

City of Danbury Mayor Mark D. Boughton cited Civil Air Patrol's 399th Composite Squadron for "outstanding volunteerism and service to our community" during the City Council Meeting held at City Hall on May 1, 2018.

The squadron, commanded by Captain Jeff Jenkins, assisted Danbury Fire Department with water distribution to residents after a severe water main break occurred on April 23, leaving a third of the City without water.

Colonel James Ridley, Connecticut Wing Commander, was extremely pleased with the unit's alertness. "I am very proud of the cadets and seniors of the 399th" Ridley said, adding "The Mayor of Danbury, the fire chief and other prominent local figures have expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the unit's efforts and I am very pleased with the turnout and professionalism they and other units within the Connecticut Wing constantly display in times like these."

The 399th Composite Squadron meets on Tuesday’s from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Danbury Municipal Airport, 21 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT. For additional information contact 399th Public Affairs at pao@399cap.org or visit www.facebook.com/399thCompositeSquadron.

Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force. In this role, CAP operates a fleet of 560 aircraft, performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 80 lives annually. CAP’s 57,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. CAP also plays a leading role in aerospace/STEM education, and its members serve as mentors to 24,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs. Visit www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information.