FORT PIERCE– The Treasure Coast Composite Squadron, the local unit of Civil Air Patrol, is hosting two open houses on March 18^th and March 20^th at 2858 Curtis King Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL 34946. According to Lt Col Thomas Simm, squadron commander, the entire community is welcome to attend and learn more about Civil Air Patrol.

Saturday, March 18, the community is welcome to stop in anytime between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, March 20, the Open House will start promptly at 6:30 pm and conclude at 9 p.m. Members of the squadron will be present to greet visitors and explain Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America. Civil Air Patrol was founded on Dec. 1, 1941. For more information please reach out to the Recruiting and Retention Officer, 1^st Lt Amber Garcia, at 863-484-0609 or amber.garcia@flwgcap.us

About Civil Air Patrol

Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

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