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Learn more about the seven Civil Air Patrol squadrons in Orange County, California
Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos Glider Training Squadron 41
Squadron 41 is a senior squadron (consisting entirely of adults) with a focus on glider flight training (for cadets and senior members) and conducting soaring orientation flights for cadets. Flying assets include a Schweizer 2-23A, a Blanik LET 23, a CAP Cessna 182 for tow operations, and a winch for ground launches.
Location: Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base- 3976 Constitution Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Meeting Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Meeting Time: Beginning at 1900 hours / 7:00pm
Long Beach Senior Squadron 150
Squadron 150 is a senior squadron (consisting entirely of adults) with a focus on emergency services and aerospace education. The squadron was chartered in July 1969. It was originally based in Long Beach and while its official name still reflects its Long Beach history and heritage, it meets today at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base.
Location: Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base- 3976 Constitution Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Meeting Day: Most Thursdays of the month (They do not meet on the 5th Thursday of the month)
Meeting Time: Beginning at 1930 hours / 7:30pm
Los Alamitos Cadet Squadron 153
Squadron 153 is a cadet squadron focused on the five pillars of the CAP Cadet Program: Leadership, Aerospace Education, Physical Fitness, Character Development, and Activities. Adult members serve in a leadership/advisory role.
Location: Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base- 3976 Constitution Ave. Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Meeting Day: Every Wednesday
Meeting Time: Beginning at 1900 hours / 7:00pm
Costa Mesa
Saddleback Composite Squadron 68
Squadron 68 is a composite squadron, consisting of both cadet and adult members. They are a highly active squadron and have been consistently received a "Squadron Of The Year" award within South Coast Group 7.
Location: U.S. Army Reserve Base, 2651 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
When: Thursdays at 1900 hours / 7:00PM
Fullerton
Falcon Squadron 40
Falcon Squadron 40 is a senior squadron (consisting entirely of adults) based out of Fullerton Airport. Squadron 40's members are active in CAP's three main programs and have consistently been recognized for excellence and performance.
Location: Fullerton Municipal Airport, AFI Hangar 2- 4119 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
When: Most Thursdays at 1900 hours/7:00pm (They do not meet on the 5th Thursday of the month)
Fullerton Composite Squadron 56
Squadron 56 is a composite squadron, consisting of both cadet and adult members. Their members have accomplished much including a team of their cadets finishing third overall in the Air Force Association’s National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, and winning the division's Cisco NetAcad Challenge in 2019. Their squadron's motto is "The Best Lead the Rest!"
Location: Fullerton Municipal Airport, AFI Hangar 2- 4119 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
When: Tuesdays at 1900 hours/7:00pm
Mission Viejo
South Coast Squadron 232
Squadron 232 is Orange County's newest CAP squadron. It is a cadet squadron (adult members serve in a leadership/advisory role) and was formed to fill the growing demand in south Orange County for a CAP unit.
Location: Mission Viejo High School-Classroom 220, 25025 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691
When: Wednesdays at 1830 hours/6:30pm
