The Pangborn Composite Squadron is part of the Civil Air Patrol, handled by Senior members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary. This squadron was first formed in January of 1942, approximately 77 years ago here in the Wenatchee Valley, part of the U.S. Army Air Corps. They performed tasks such as supply airlifts, VIP transports, sea rescues, and hunting submarines off the Eastern coastline. Today we are over 63,000 strong and located in all 50 states, including two (2) U.S. Territories.
At the end of WWII, the Civil Air Patrol became part of the now U.S Air Force and took on three (3) new primary missions: Aerospace Education, the Cadet Program, and Emergency Search & Rescue.
- Aerospace Education: To promote an understanding & appreciation of aviation & space exploration, the Cadets learn Science, technology, engineering, and math through special science projects and national Cyber patriot security programs.
- Cadet Program: Local units or “Squadrons” come together for activities including aircraft orientation flights, model airplane & rocketry building, color guard teams, physical fitness, and character development.
- Emergency Search & Rescue: Save lives and relieve human suffering, including SAR ops & assisting with disaster relief operations.
Open to students aged 12 – 18, our meetings are at the National Guard Armory in Wenatchee, Tuesdays, 6 – 8:45pm
For additional information, contact the Squadron Admin Officer: audra.keyanna@wawg.cap.gov
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