Three cadet members of Lancaster's Civil Air Patrol (CAP) squadron represented their community by briefing legislative leaders on the benefits of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program during the annual National Legislative Days in Washington, D.C. They gave their presentation on Feb. 13.

The participants from the Lancaster squadron were Cadet 1st Lt. Aaron Keohane of Pequea, Cadet 2nd Lt. Colby Smith of Lancaster, and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Lucyann Draeger of Lancaster. They addressed members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, highlighting how the Civil Air Patrol serves communities, saves lives, and shapes futures. The cadets explained the contributions of CAP to local communities, the country, and the cadets who participate in the program. Those benefits include education and training in leadership, aerospace, science and technology, and physical fitness, as well as promoting service to community and the nation.

Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome.

The Civil Air Patrol is the all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary. To learn more, visit http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com or http://www.cap.news.