Welcome to the Hawk Composite Squadron!
Civil Air Patrol's 056th Composite Squadron
Last Updated: 03 December 2022
Serving the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond for more than 25 years!
Please visit us any Thursday night 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm!
Commander Col William Moran
Please visit us any Thursday night 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm!
Commander Col William Moran
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The Hawk Composite Squadron meets every Thursday evening from 1830-2100 hrs (6:30-9:00 pm)
60 Airport Road, Gilford, NH 03249 Gate "B" (Skyrider's Hanger)
Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, there are times that our Squadron meetings are held virtually. Therefore, if you are interested in attending a meeting to learn more about our squadron and the Civil Air Patrol organization, you are highly encouraged to contact our commander, Col William Moran ahead of time.
Our Mission
The Hawk Composite Squadron is one of several squadrons within the NH Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, a non-profit organization, and the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. We, along with other squadrons throughout the state of New Hampshire and the nation, are committed to the three core missions of Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs and Emergency Services.
Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force, which consists of regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, along with Air Force retired military and civilian employees. CAP, in its Total Force role, operates a fleet of 550 aircraft and performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 78 lives annually. Civil Air Patrol’s 56,000 members nationwide also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Its members additionally play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet program. Civil Air Patrol received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014 in honor of the heroic efforts of its World War II veterans. Congressionally chartered 75 years ago, the nonprofit organization also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. Visit Civil Air Patrol's Homepage for more information.
Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force, which consists of regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, along with Air Force retired military and civilian employees. CAP, in its Total Force role, operates a fleet of 550 aircraft and performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 78 lives annually. Civil Air Patrol’s 56,000 members nationwide also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Its members additionally play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet program. Civil Air Patrol received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014 in honor of the heroic efforts of its World War II veterans. Congressionally chartered 75 years ago, the nonprofit organization also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. Visit Civil Air Patrol's Homepage for more information.
Joining Civil Air Patrol
Squadron meetings are open to all who are interested in becoming members of Civil Air Patrol, though the preferred method for joining is after an Open House, you are still welcome to join during other times of the year.
If you are a youth between the ages of 12 and 21, please come and explore what the Civil Air Patrol- Cadet Program can offer you!
If you are over the age of 18, you may join as a Senior Member to assist in serving in any of the three missions of Civil Air Patrol: Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services.
For more information, please contact
Squadron Commander: Col William Moran
If you are a youth between the ages of 12 and 21, please come and explore what the Civil Air Patrol- Cadet Program can offer you!
If you are over the age of 18, you may join as a Senior Member to assist in serving in any of the three missions of Civil Air Patrol: Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services.
For more information, please contact
Squadron Commander: Col William Moran
