Thames River Civil Air Patrol Squadron Tours Capitol

HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Paul Formica (Republican-East Lyme) met with the Civil Air Patrol Squadron CT-075 at the State Capitol on April 18. The eighth grade cadets from the Thames River Composite Squadron, the official Auxillary of the US Air Force, toured the Capitol and met with Formica in the senate circle for a discussion on state government and leadership.

The Civil Air Patrol carries out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide. Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program trains youth through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness and character, according to a release.

Many of the nation’s astronauts, pilots, engineers and scientists first explored their careers through CAP.

For more information on the local squadron visit ct075.org. For more information on the national Civil Air Patrol visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.

Senator Paul Formica (Republican-20) represents the communities of Bozrah, East Lyme, a portion of Montville, New London, Old Lyme, a portion of Old Saybrook, Salem and Waterford. For more information visit www.senatorformica.com.

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Photo credit: Nicole Rall