About the SquadronLocated in Redmond, Washington, Overlake Composite Squadron was founded in 1995. A Cadet Programs focused squadron, Overlake prides itself on training and mentoring outstanding leaders, effective team-players, and selfless citizens.  Each year Overlake Members provide thousands of hours of community service in the Seattle eastside area. In return for their hard work and dedication these Cadets (aged 12-20) have open to them exciting and one-of-a-kind opportunities in leadership, aerospace studies and engineering, travel, and flight. To view a presentation on Overlake Composite Squadron's operations, click here: Overlake Composite Squadron 2012 Civil Air Patrol is a nation-wide, non-profit, benevolent volunteer organization comprised of over 55,000 members. CAP is the Auxiliary of the United States Air Force and maintains a fleet of over 550 single-engine aircraft which are used for Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Aerospace Education, and other Government Agency support functions. The three missions which Congress has chartered Civil Air Patrol with are: Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, & Emergency Services. To read a brief overview of CAP Cadet Programs, see Today's Cadets: Tomorrow's Aerospace Leaders To see more about Civil Air Patrol see www.gocivilairpatrol.com, the What is CAP? video, and Wikipedia's excellent Civil Air Patrol Article. Interested in Joining? Come visit one of Overlake's weekly Squadron Meetings or contact our recruiting officer, Captain Mike Holliday at recruiting@overlakecap.org. If you aren't from the Seattle Eastside you can find a local unit here. |
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