Squadron History
Goldsboro Composite Squadron
MAR-NC-126
Unit History
The first recorded Goldsboro Squadron received its charter of 50-11 and is included on the historical document sent from National Headquarters, Civil Air Patrol, on 23 August 1944 under the command of Lt Sidney J. Brumberg. At one point, Charles Jay Carroll served as commander of the Goldsboro Civil Air Patrol, dates unknown. Much of the early Goldsboro Civil Air Patrol history is lost, however Goldsboro Composite Squadron, as it exists today, received its charter on 15 March 1979.
Command History of Goldsboro Composite Squadron
Captain Jay Scott Wedding is the earliest recorded Commander of the Squadron, noted in the 2007 CAP Unit Directory from National Headquarters.
On 26 March 2010, Capt George Wolfe, CAP, assumed command of the squadron. Meeting at Wayne Executive Jetport, the unit developed a relationship with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
Of interest during Capt. Wolfe's command:
- The Squadron participated with the International Cadet Exchange Program and facilitated a tour with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base 29 July 2010.
- The Goldsboro Composite Squadron met at the local jetport in Pikeville, NC on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm.
- In June 2013 Goldsboro Composite Squadron developed and hosted the first Drill & Ceremonies Academy under the name "Phase 1 Training School". Conceived by Cadet Joshua Creech and overseen by 1st Lt Patricia Overman, this school was open to the NC Wing.
On 6 May 2014 , Maj Tony Overman, CAP, assumed command of the squadron.
Of interest during Maj Overman's command:
- The Squadron grew from approximately 10 members to more than 65 members at the end of his command, developing the cadet program and a stronger Emergency Services presence within the NC Wing.
- The Squadron earned the Quality Cadet Unit Award in 2014
- The Squadron hosted the 2016 Cadet Competition at Seymour Johnson AFB
- The Squadron continued hosting and developing the NC Wing Drill & Ceremonies Academy, hosting classes for the NC Wing each spring in 2014-2018
On 30 April 2018 1st Lt Jordana Heath, CAP, assumed command of the squadron.
Of interest during 1st Lt Heath's command:
- The Squadron earned the Quality Cadet Unit Award in 2018, 2019
- The Squadron participated in Wreath's Across America and were featured in DVIDS in 2018
- The Squadron hosted a Point of Distribution course for the NC Wing in conjunction with a training mission 20 July 2019
- In 2019, C/SMSgt Ethan Anderson won the Daedalian Foundation Flight Scholarship and earned his pilots license at the age of 17 in 2020
- Goldsboro Composite Squadron and Group 5 of Civil Air Patrol hosted an American Heart Association First Aid & CPR class as well as Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course 28 September 2019 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC
On 03 May 2022 Maj David Ramirez, CAP, assumed command of the squadron.
Of interest during Maj David Ramirez's command:
- The Squadron earned the Quality Cadet Unit Award in 2022, 2023
- The Squadron participated in Wreath's Across America.
- The Squadron started Cohort Recruiting by having Open House Events
On 04 June 2024 1st Lt Catherine Bird, CAP, assumed command of the squadron.
Of interest during 1st Lt Catherine Bird's command:
- The Squadron earned the Quality Cadet Unit Award in 2024.
- In November 2024, C/Col Seth Thibodeaux earned his Spaatz Award.
- Members of the Squadron participated in Wreath's Across America.
- The Squadron emblem was redesigned and obtained final approval of its use in January 2025.
Goldsboro Composite Squadron in the news:
- https://www.neusenews.com/index/2019/7/4/harmony-hall-hosts-independence-day-naturalization-ceremony
- https://www.downtownkinston.com/new-events/citizenship
- http://www.newsargus.net/news/archives/2004/02/22/wedding_earns_award/
- https://www.916arw.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/166535/civil-air-patrol-cadets-fly-on-tanker-mission/
- https://www.dvidshub.net/image/4992674/members-sjafb-goldsboro-community-participate-wreaths-across-america
Distinguished Members
Lt Col Raymond B. Kleber, CAP
Lt Col Ray Kleber, CAP, who joined Civil Air Patrol December 1, 1941, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on 10 December 2014 in Washington, D.C., for his outstanding achievements in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II. Col Kleber, USAF Retired, flew over 300 F-100 missions in Vietnam and was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star while served as Commander of the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron in Vietnam. He continued his service to the community after retirement, earning awards for his volunteer time to the community. He participated actively in Goldsboro Composite Squadron until 2019 when he became a Patron 50-year Member where he continues to serve the squadron even when he cannot attend meetings. He continues to serve as a member of MOAA, Knights of Columbus, Daedalians and Soaring Society of America.
https://supersabresociety.com/ray-kleber-awarded-congressional-gold-medal/
https://supersabresociety.com/biography/raymond-b-kleber/
