User:JMoranUrena19
| Jose Moran Urena | |
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| File:Jose Moran Urena CAP Portrait v1.png | |
| Born | Jose Luis Moran Urena Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America
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| Branch |  Civil Air Patrol
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| Years of service | 2024–present (CAP) |
| Rank |  Cadet Technical Sergeant, CAP
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| Awards |  Wright Brothers Award
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Jose Moran Urena is a Cadet Technical Sergeant in Civil Air Patrol, aviation enthusiast, and software developer. Moran Urena serves in the New York Wing and is active in cadet programs, aerospace education, and emergency services training.
Early life and education
Moran Urena attends Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers, New York, where he is enrolled in the P-TECH Electronic and Computer Circuitry magnet program. As part of the program, he has completed courses in circuit design, computer hardware, and digital systems.
Civil Air Patrol career
Moran Urena joined the Civil Air Patrol in 2024 and currently serves in the New York Wing. In December 2024, Moran Urena participated with his squadron in the national Wreaths Across America event at Saint Paul's Church Cemetery.
In April 2025, Moran Urena participated with New York Wing's South Eastern Group on a cadet airlift mission with 105th Airlift Wing. In June 2025, Moran Urena flew on a Civil Air Patrol powered orientation flight at Westchester County Airport in West Harrison, New York.
On June 26, 2025, Moran Urena received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) for his Civil Air Patrol service.
Aviation activities
Moran Urena participates in the online flight simulation community VATSIM, where he regularly participates in virtual flight operations and training events. Through Civil Air Patrol, he has completed orientation flights in light aircraft. Outside CAP, he is pursuing formal private pilot training, beginning with Sporty’s Learn to Fly program. He has expressed interest in pursuing the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Wings scholarship to obtain a private pilot certificate.
Software development
In addition to aviation, Moran Urena has studied backend development, completing the Meta Back-End Development Specialization in 2023. Later, Moran Urena founded JMU Solutions LLC, a software development company focused on providing custom software applications.