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St. George Civil Air Patrol Squadron to host open house

By stgeorgeutah.com · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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The St. George Composite Squadron, the local Civil Air Patrol unit, is hosting an open house on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Utah Army National Guard Armory, located at 1710 E. Commerce Drive, St. George, from 6 to 8 p.m.

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