Ascension Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

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Ascension Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol Commander: Major Phil Smith, CAP
Deputy Commander for Cadet Program, Capt Lezli Baltus

Open Meeting 1900 Monday "Citizens Serving Communities" Semper vigilans!

Civil Air Patrol: A Proud Legacy Continues

Civil Air Patrol enjoys a proud legacy of selfless sacrifice and service to country and community that spans decades. The first Civil Air Patrol members of 1941 were a heroic breed, men and women who served their country by sinking or chasing away German submarines off America's East and Gulf coasts. As a result of their bravery, patriotism and tenacity, CAP subchasers effectively thwarted German U-boat attacks and, in the process, saved countless lives. Today, CAP handles 90 percent of inland search and rescue missions, with approximately 75 lives saved each year. Our members are generally the first on the scene transmitting satellite digital images of the damage within seconds around the world and providing disaster relief and emergency services following natural and manmade disasters, including such phenomena as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Texas and Oklahoma wildfires, tornadoes in the south and central U.S., North Dakota flash flooding and the October 2006 earthquake in Hawaii, as well as humanitarian missions along the U.S. and Mexican border. In addition, CAP members are dedicated to counterdrug reconnaissance and to teaching a new generation about aerospace and its impact on our future. And our cadet programs ensure our youth receive some of the finest leadership training the nation has to offer. Unlike our founding CAP fathers, many of whom flew their own airplanes and performed life-threatening missions without any formal training, our more than 60,000 members are now provided with top-notch, year-round professional development training opportunities and with aircraft equipped with the most advanced technologies available for search and rescue. Indeed, Civil Air Patrol makes a huge impact each and every day, going above and beyond to make a profound difference in America's communities. As a vigilant CAP volunteer, you save lives and preserve liberty for all. Thank you for your service. Maj. Gen. Charles L. Carr
CAP National Commander

http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/about/from_the_national_commander/

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Meeting weekly on Monday Evenings at Louisiana Regional Airport in Gonzales, Louisiana Cadet meeting starts at 18:30 and Senior meeting starts at 19:00. All meetings are open to the public This page is maintained for the purpose of keeping members informed of activities and events and spreading the word about the opportunities available to CAP members. Posts will be of informative nature. Comments are welcome as long as they are in keeping with the core values. "LINKS OR REFERENCES TO INDIVIDUALS OR COMPANIES DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCT OR SERVICE YOU MAY RECEIVE FROM SUCH SOURCES.”

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