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Friends of Polk County Composite Squadron We are the official booster club of the Polk County Composite Squadron.

This page belongs to Friends of the Polk County Composite Squadron Booster Club to share information, accomplishments, and activities of the local unit. The content shared here is not reviewed, monitored or approved by the national organization.

27/12/2025

Training Day 0 - Arrival Day

Many wonder what cadets do all day — or what the cadre are doing behind the scenes.

We’re pulling back the curtain and sharing the daily schedule with you.

Encampment moves fast. Very fast. In a short amount of time, cadets accomplish an incredible amount of training, learning, and personal growth.

Below is the schedule for Training Day 0 — Arrival Day. This is where it all begins: in-processing, accountability, expectations, and setting the tone for the week ahead.

Stay tuned as we continue to share what each day looks like and follow along as cadets and cadre take on the challenge of encampment, one hour at a time.

13/03/2025

FLWG Summer Encampment STAFF APPLICATIONS!!!
Applications for cadet and senior staff are still being accepted.
CADET CADRE applications CLOSE on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Adult staff applications will remain open until filled.
All members wishing to apply can do so via the FLWG encampment webpage.
https://flwg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/flwg-summer-encampment

Today, four cadets from Polk Co Composite had the opportunity to take a hands-on tour of Winter Haven Airport, where the...
01/03/2025

Today, four cadets from Polk Co Composite had the opportunity to take a hands-on tour of Winter Haven Airport, where they learned about the differences between jet fuel and avgas fuel trucks. While waiting for the arrival of the Cessna 182, they prepared for their Orientation Flight with 1st Lt Rosa from the Brandon Cadet Squadron.

A great day of learning and aviation experience for our future aviators! ✈️

01/03/2025

The Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP) application process for Spring/Summer Encampments IS NOW OPEN.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 1st.** Decisions will be made the first week of May.
Squadron Commanders please approve CEAP applications ASAP.
Cadets/Families for more information check out:
Encampment Information (including dates/locations)-- https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment
On the overall CEAP program--https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet/ceap
How to Apply for CEAP--https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment/ceap-application-process
CEAP for Adult Leaders--https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment/leadingceap
**ILWG Spring ONLY application deadline Sunday, May 16th. Decisions on Monday, May 17th.**

18/02/2025

With heavy hearts, we are saddened by the loss of Kevin Lacey. Kevin was a huge supporter of SUN 'n FUN and the The Lakeland Aero Club.

Blue skies and tailwinds, Kevin. ✈️💙

26/01/2025
Our meeting was highly successful, beginning with character development led by Captain Staples and concluding with the a...
10/01/2025

Our meeting was highly successful, beginning with character development led by Captain Staples and concluding with the announcement of three promotions: C/Amn Diaz, C/A1C Hudson, and C/CSMgt Beasley. Congratulations on your outstanding achievements. Keep up the excellent work.

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In the late 1930s, more than 150,000 volunteers with a love for aviation argued for an organization to put their planes and flying skills to use in defense of their country. As a result, the Civil Air Patrol was born one week prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Thousands of volunteer members answered America's call to national service and sacrifice by accepting and performing critical wartime missions. Assigned to the War Department under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Corps, the contributions of Civil Air Patrol, including logging more than 500,000 flying hours, sinking two enemy submarines, and saving hundreds of crash victims during World War II, are well documented. After the war, a thankful nation understood that Civil Air Patrol could continue providing valuable services to both local and national agencies. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman signed Public Law 476 incorporating Civil Air Patrol as a benevolent, nonprofit organization. On May 26, 1948, Congress passed Public Law 557 permanently establishing Civil Air Patrol as the auxiliary of the new U.S. Air Force. Three primary mission areas were set forth at that time: aerospace education, cadet programs, and emergency services.