West Greene students take flight with Civil Air Patrol

West Greene High School senior Blaise Loughman, junior Jacob Durbin and sophomore Peter Coote recently found a very interesting way to put their math and science skills to the test.

They have become involved in the Civil Air Patrol Morgantown Composite Squadron. The squadron, under the command of Lt. Eric Judy and Cadet Cmdr. Loughman, is the official U.S. Air Force auxiliary.
Recently, these West Greene students were invited to participate with their squadron in the 171st Air Refueling Wing for its annual open house.
Loughman experienced the thrill of taking flight in a KC-135 Stratotanker for a mid-air refueling of four F-22 Raptors, the Air Force's newest attack planes. Durbin and Coote participated with the rest of the squadron in intense ground activities and competitions with other local junior ROTC units.
"We are very proud and thrilled that these students are representing West Greene in such a worthwhile and challenging activity," said Anthony Paull, principal at West Greene.
The Morgantown Composite Squadron meets on Mondays at the Morgantown airport from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Anyone interested in becoming involved with CAP should visit www.gocivilairpatrol.gov for more information.