History about Leesburg Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol (CAP)In late 1972 Dorothy “Dolly” Tuller, a special education teacher at Herndon Intermediate School and a former CAP Cadet, begins to organize a new CAP squadron with help from her husband, Steve Tuller, a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. Shortly thereafter on 16 February 1973 the Herndon Composite Squadron receives Charter Number 45117 from National Headquarters, CAP. Captain Dorothy Tuller is appointed as the first squadron commander. Meetings are held at Herndon Intermediate School in Dolly Tuller’s classroom. In November 1973 the first Awards ceremony for Herndon Composite Squadron is held at the school. Squadron membership consists of 10 Senior Members and 26 Cadets and by late 1974, squadron membership increases to over 20 Seniors and 60 Cadets.About CAP​​Since CAP's formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation's civilian aviation resources for national defense service. As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. ​​CAP's missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide. Mission StatementSupporting America's communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development and promotion of air, space and cyber power. ​​Vision StatementCAP, America's Air Force auxiliary, building the nation's finest force of citizen volunteers serving America.Core ValuesIntegrity, Volunteerism, Excellence and Respect.