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Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron
Civil Air Patrol, WV-114

Civil Air Patrol WV-114

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Welcome and thanks for visiting the Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron (PHCS) website.

The POTOMAC HIGHLANDS SQUADRON is a Civil Air Patrol (CAP) organization within the WEST VIRGINIA WING of the Civil Air Patrol Middle Eastern Region (MER-WV-114). Composite means we are an organization of adults [over 18 yrs] & cadets [Under 18 yrs]. Our Squadron headquarters are located at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, WV. Our weekly meetings are held at the airport CAP building Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30. Everyone is always welcome to attend and observe our meetings to see how CAP serves our communities and if Civil Air Patrol is for you!

The Civil Air Patrol is the official auxilliary of the US Air Force.In adition to Homeland Security, CAP members conduct Search & Rescue, Counter Drug Reconnaissance & Disaster Relief Missions.

See:

The Squadron Newsletters on the MEETINGS & INFO page for more information.

Interested in Joining?

As a member, a unique aspect of CAP is the training made available to you:

ADMINISTRATION
EMERGENCY SERVICES
FLIGHT OPERATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
AEROSPACE EDUCATION
CADET PROGRAMS

You must be at least eighteen yeas of age to join CAP as an adult member [SENIOR].
If you are interested in CAP's cadet program, you must be between 12 and 18 years old. If you are already a CAP cadet member prior to being age 18, you may choose to remain a cadet until age 21.
You can get a good idea of what cadet membership is all about by visiting the Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron.

To speak with someone from the Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron about joining, please call 304-358-0874 or attend a Thursday evening meeting.

For the protection of our cadets, prospective adult members must undergo an FBI fingerprint background screening.

You can click here to link directly to the National Civil Air Patrol Website for much more information.

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