Open House: 18 August 2025

In Civil Air Patrol, cadets focus on Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, Safety, Character Development, Leadership, and Fitness. As they learn about these areas, they advance through a series of achievement levels, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way.

Civil Air Patrol has been an integral start for many astronauts, pilots, engineers, and scientists. Home-schooled cadets can even earn high school credits for their work in the program. Our open house event is a great opportunity for potential cadets, parents and adults who are interested in aviation or community service to learn more about Civil Air Patrol and what it offers.

Our August Open House will take place at the Bessemer Composite Squadron headquarters, located at the Bessemer Regional Airport (700 Mitchell Field Road, Bessemer, AL 35022).

During the event, attendees will have the chance to meet with current members of the Bessemer Composite Squadron and learn more about their experiences in Civil Air Patrol. They will also have the opportunity to participate in various activities, including a tour of the squadron headquarters, a demonstration of the squadron's search and rescue equipment, and a briefing on Civil Air Patrol's emergency services and aerospace education programs. Parents will meet leaders to learn more about the Cadet Program as well as opportunities for them to serve alongside their cadet. Visitors who are interested in joining can consider this the first of their three visits required to join.