Message from the Commander

I would like to welcome everyone to the Cass County Composite Squadron website. Civil Air Patrol is a nonprofit, benevolent organization devoted to humanitarian activities, and by law the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.

For those visiting, please look at the photo and news and you will get an idea of the different activities the squadron is involved in. We update these galleries regularly so please return to the web site often to see what’s new.

For anyone interested in joining, this will give you an idea of our different outside activities. We try and offer something for everyone, wherever your interests lie.
We offer emergency services and disaster relief training; aerospace education including near space, model rocketry and general aviation; and the cadet program including drill team and Honor Guard. We have something for you to get involved in.

I would also like to invite you to attend one of our meetings.
Meeting Times and Address can be found here.
Directions to our squadron can be found here.

On behalf on the Cass County Composite Squadron staff, and myself, thanks again for visiting our web site.

Tony Belto, Maj

Squadron Commander
Cass County Composite Squadron
Civil Air Patrol
United States Air Force Auxiliary

Message from the Cadet Commander

When I joined the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program in 2006, I never guessed what was awaiting me.  This program has changed me, and I've watched it change my peers.

As cadet commander at Cass County Composite Squadron, I work with many other members to continue development of one of the most vibrant Civil Air Patrol cadet programs in the Kansas City area.  In the cadet program, youth are able to learn while having fun, in an environment that promotes teamwork.

Cadets attend weekly meetings where they learn about aerospace, leadership, military ceremony, and much more.  Special weekend activities such as NRA shooting, honor guards, and emergency response training are also available.  Once a quarter we like to have some fun in a more social setting, with a squadron party.

Many exciting summer activities exist for cadets.  Encampments are an experience for new cadets to learn and have fun during a challenging week.  Amidst the challenge, there are quite a few surprises for the cadets; perhaps hanging out the side of a flying helicopter or rappelling off a tower.  Cadets with a few stripes have a chance to apply for a staff position where they will learn much as they perform the required staff duties.  Week long National Cadet Special Activities bring much more to the table than your average summer camp.  They range from military academies, to technology academies, to flight academies, and even a National Cadet Competition.

Civil Air Patrol is a great stepping stone for youth, especially those pursuing military careers.  Scholarships are available to cadets who achieve a high rank in the program.  Leadership skills that cadets learn are invaluable in any environment.

I have been fortunate enough to have experienced many of the exciting activities Civil Air Patrol offers to cadets.  I encourage you to find out what the Civil Air Patrol has in store for you.  My staff and I at Cass County Composite Squadron invite you to join our program and reach for the skies!

Daniel Caron, C/2dLt
Cadet Commander
Cass County Composite Squadron
Civil Air Patrol
United States Air Force Auxiliary