Recently, the Peachtree City - Falcon Field Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) visited several Fayette County middle schools to make multi-media presentations to students, faculty and staff about the CAP and its Cadet Programs. The squadron is very active and is the premier squadron in Georgia. Four out of the last five years, the squadron has received the Georgia Wing Squadron of Merit award for its outstanding programs and officers.

Civil Air Patrol is the official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. CAP Cadet Programs offer youth ages 12-18 opportunities to develop leadership skills, investigate the fundamentals of aerospace science, acquire the habit of exercising regularly, solidify their character, and participate in exciting hands-on activities that prepare them to become responsible citizens. Local cadets have recently participated in activities such as glider orientations flights, a wilderness encampment, U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter rides, search and rescue training, U.S. Air Force C-130 rides, and much more.

Interested individuals and their parents are encouraged to attend a meeting.

The regular squadron meeting is at 7 p.m. each Thursday, downstairs at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Road, Peachtree City.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit website www.gawg.cap.gov/GA116.