Originally under the command of Major Chuck Middlestead, our unit began as a flight of the Penn State Composite Squadron in 2005, and met first at the Mifflin County Airport, and later at the Brooklyn Hose Company in Lewistown PA.
The spring of 2006 brought many changes to the Flight, in both command and meeting places. After going full-circle, the Juniata Valley Flight spent five weeks sharing meetings with the Penn State Composite Squadron as our new seniors were acclimated to CAP.
Centre Airpark - locally known as Garbrick's Airport - in Centre Hall PA is the new home of our squadron, now under the command of Captain Erin Long. Centre Airpark has experienced a long history with CAP, having been the home of squadron 1301 for many years under Lt Col Jack Garbrick.
Although still in our infancy, our unit is building lasting ties with the community and strong leaders of tomorrow. To date, we have participated in numerous local functions, including cooperation with the local American Legion and VFW.
In August 2006, after being charted as a Flight for only ten months and showing continued dedication and growth, we formally applied for a Squadron Charter.
On 19 September 2006, Civil Air Patrol Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama officially granted the 338th composite squadron status, and approved a name change to reflect our new home and growing membership. We are now the Nittany Composite Squadron.
We routinely train both our seniors and cadets, and have developed into a dedicated and enthusiastic team.
Stop by and visit us during our weekly meetings!
- When? Thurdays at 7pm
- Where? Centre Airpark (N16)
- Or, contact us via email
- Call 814-404-6312 or 717-994-0114
Click here for driving directions.