Squadron History
Grand Forks Composite Squadron History Archive
Welcome to the history of the Grand Forks Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. This page serves as a repository for our squadron's annual histories, preserving our legacy of service, leadership, and excellence. Explore past years to see how our members have contributed to Civil Air Patrol’s missions and our community.
Grand Forks Composite Squadron Commanders
Note this list is incomplete and estimates throw the total to roughly 20 or so commanders based on local average command lengths and squadron age.
| 16th | 1st Lt Christain M. Smith | 19 June 2025 - Present |
| 15th | Captain Yusuke Saiki | 05 October 2023 - 19 June 2025 |
| 14th | Captain Harrison O'Connell | 21 April 2022 - 05 October 2023 |
| 13th | Major Brian Bostad | 07 May 2020 - 21 Apr 2022 |
| 12th | Major Daniel Sauerwein | 13 Jul 2012 - 26 May 2017 |
| 11th | Captain Time Boese | 2004 |
| 10th | Captain Dave Soderman | 2003 |
| 9th | 1st Lt Corey Bonk | 1996 |
| 8th | John DIIscher (Interim) | 1993 |
| 7th | Major James Garlough | December 1992 |
| 6th | Major Anthony Bivona (Interim) | 1992 |
| 5th | Lt Colonel Harvey Siegall | 1992 |
| 4th | Major John D. Armour | 1990 |
| 3rd | Major Thomas G. Helms | 1988 |
| 2nd | 1st Lt Carl Hudson | 1979 |
| 1st | Captain Ron McAbee | 1977 |
Proudly serving our community and nation through emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs. This history is maintained to honor the dedication of our members and their contributions. For more information or to submit historical records, please contact history@ndwg.cap.gov.
