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On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Commander and Major Donna Umstead relinquished her authority as Commander to Lt. Col. Lewis P. Craddock who will serve the next four years as Commander of the Calhoun Composite Squadron. This will be Lt. Col. Craddock’s third term serving as Commander. He and Major Umstead wrote the charter to start Read More…
This CAP aircraft, tail number N9344L, was the only civilian aircraft authorized to fly in and around New York City on Sept. 12, 2001, to evaluate the damage caused by the destruction of the World Trade Center. It will soon be part of a permanent exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Air Read More…
FOR SALE — West Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol has retired a 2003 GMC Sierra pickup 4X4 ¾ ton truck which is available for purchase. The vehicle is being sold, as is, where is, with no expressed or implied warranties. Interested parties may view the vehicle by appointment only by contacting tmorris@wvwg.cap.gov or dbutler-case@wvwg.cap.gov. Civil Air Patrol is not Read More…
Veterans from every branch were honored by Calhoun Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol at a ceremony on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Senior Members, veterans and cadets laid wreaths at the monument honoring veterans on the corner of the courthouse lawn as Lt. Col Lewis Craddock hosted the ceremony. Those Read More…
With Veteran’s Day fast Approaching, it is a good time to consider a donation toward the Wreaths Across America Day. This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Join the local Civil Air Patrol, Calhoun’s Composite Squadron, as they serve to remember the veterans buried in the cemeteries Read More…
Calhoun’s Civil Air Patrol Cadets meet at the Calhoun Composite Squadron, Tuesday’s at 6 p.m. beside First Baptist Church in Grantsville. If your child is at least 12 -18 years of age and has an interest in being apart of the Civil Air Patrol, it is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and a Read More…
CAP is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves as the civilian auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force. The Cadet Program is one of CAP’s three missions. As a CAP cadet, you will participate in a year-round program where you fly, learn to lead, hike, camp, get in shape and push yourself to new limits. Read More…
