Our History
LAFAYETTE COMPOSITE SQUADRON
The Lafayette Composite Squadron, Red Wolves, is one of 15 Squadrons assigned to the Louisiana Wing. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the squadrons’ mission is to provide a well-trained volunteer force to support Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, Counterdrug and Homeland Security operations in the Acadiana Area and the State of Louisiana.
Formed in July 1957 as the Lafayette Squadron (Senior) at the Louisiana Wing Headquarters in New Orleans, the squadron quickly set up operations in Lafayette, Louisiana. In 1958 the Lafayette Squadron received its charter for Cadets, and began training local youth in Leadership, Aerospace, Moral Leadership and Physical Fitness as part of Civil Air Patrols Cadet Programs Mission.
Lafayette Composite Squadron has supported operations during:
During its distinguished history Lafayette Composite Squadron has been recognized for their excellence by garnering numerous awards. These awards include:
PAST COMMANDERS |
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NAME |
YEARS SERVED |
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Lieutenant Colonel Jude G. Poirrier |
2010 - Present |
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Major Daniel Lemanczyk |
2009 - 2010 |
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Major Jude G. Poirrier |
2007 - 2009 |
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Major Michael Wilkinson |
2002 - 2007 |
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Captain Dale Leblanc |
2000 - 2002 |
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Captain Mike Traylor |
1998 - 2000 |
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Lieutenant Colonel Greg Roberts |
1996 - 2000 |
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Captain Rick Coleman |
1994 - 1996 |
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Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Junk |
1992 - 1994 |
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Captain Steven Derouen |
1990 - 1992 |
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Major Ferrell Skelton |
1988 - 1990 |
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Major Richard E. Junk |
Dates Unknown |
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Major Terry Alexander |
Dates Unknown |
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Major Ken Yeasts |
Dates Unknown |
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The information contained here is based on interviews of members (Current and Past) conducted by historical staff. If you have additional information about additional past Commanders or general history of Lafayette Composite Squadron please contact the squadron at LCS014@live.com . |
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