Morristown, NJ - The Lone Eagle Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 29^th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ.

The open house will feature displays highlighting CAP's role in Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services. Attendees will be able to meet with current CAP members to learn about the opportunities available within the organization and about their experiences.

"We are excited to host this open house and provide the community with the opportunity to learn more about the Civil Air Patrol and the important work we do" stated Capt. J. Peter Hinge, Commander. As part of the program, Cadets under age 18 are eligible for five free orientation flights in a powered CAP aircraft and five free flights in a glider aircraft..

The Lone Eagle Composite Squadron meets on Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Morristown National Guard Armory. Eligible youth can start the cadet leadership, aerospace education, and emergency services program at the age of twelve and adults can join as senior members starting at age 18.

For more information about the Lone Eagle Composite Squadron, contact Capt. J. Peter Hinge at [email protected]. For more information about the Lone Eagle Composite Squadron and the upcoming open house, visit their website at https://loneeagle.cap.gov/

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.

Visit CAP.news or GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information.

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