CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLE) The Fort Campbell 216th Composite Squadron, a local Civil Air Patrol (CAP) unit, is hosting an open house from 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 27 at the Clarksville Regional Airport.
The squadron commander, Capt James Kelly, welcomes the entire community to attend and learn more about Civil Air Patrol programs and special activities both for youth and adult members.
Members of the squadron will be present to greet visitors and explain the three core CAP missions of aerospace education, cadet, and emergency services programs for America.
The Civil Air Patrol was founded on December 1, 1941. The Fort Campbell 216th Composite Squadron along with the CAP Kentucky Wing are celebrating a week-long Statewide Open House August 21-30. These open house activities are designed to foster a greater awareness of Civil Air Patrol’s presence in both Kentucky and Tennessee all the while building relationships with civic leaders and other local volunteer organizations.
The Clarksville Regional Airport is located at 200 Airport Road.
For more information about the local Civil Air Patrol unit visit the Fort Campbell 216th Composite Squadron website.