Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets and senior members from the Pennsylvania Wing, including members of the Jesse Jones Squadron 304, Lititz, participated in Wreaths Across America at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville on Dec. 17.

During an hourlong ceremony honoring veterans from each branch of service, Squadron 304 cadets participated in the Line of Patriots to honor the procession. Following the ceremony, cadets and senior members assisted with laying wreaths at the graves of United States veterans.

The remembrance wreath-laying ceremony aims to express honor and respect for veterans. More than 2.7 million wreaths were laid countrywide at over 3,700 locations, with over 42,000 wreaths laid at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. When volunteers lay the wreaths, they are encouraged to say the veteran's name aloud, thank them for their service and sacrifice and take a moment to reflect on that person and their life.

Wreaths Across America's mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach future generations about the price of freedom. This mission is carried out all year.

Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday except holidays at 7 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, located at the Lancaster Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are welcome. Service to one's community, state and nation is a primary part of the cadet programs within CAP.

The Civil Air Patrol is the all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary. For more information, visit http://www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com or http://www.CAP.news. Details about the Jesse Jones Squadron 304 are available at http://www.JesseJones.cap.gov and by searching for "Jesse Jones Composite Squadron 304" on Facebook.