TX154 History
South Fort Worth Composite Squadron Group Six, Texas Wing


 
The early history of this unit is not well known by the current members and input would be appreciated from anyone who has any information. TX154 was chartered in the late 1960s as Hustler Composite Squadron. The name 'Hustler' came from that of the B-58 Bomber, a product of General Dynamics Fort Worth. By the late 1980s the unit had been renamed South Fort Worth Composite Squadron and was meeting at the Texas Army National guard Armory on Sandage Avenue.

About 1988, the unit moved to Spinks Airport and occupied its current building, Building 27. LTC Eric Kliener was the squadron commander during this time. After meeting in Building 27 for about a year, the old Oak Grove airport terminal complex became available. This complex of three buildings allowed for the great growth of the unit under LTC Kliener's Leadership. It was during this time, from 1991 to 1993, that the unit achieved its largest size and greatest contribution: flying many hours in the CAP corporate aircraft based at Spinks, hosting many training activities and sending air crews and cadets to many group and wing activities. During this period of the Squadron's history, the primary emergency services missions were flying and mission base support. Several large scale search and rescue missions were conducted from the old terminal facility.

Following this time of great growth and activity was a time of transition and reduction in size of the unit. Some members moved on to positions at Group and Wing headquarters, the aircraft was relocated when strong winds knocked down its hangar, and the unit had to move from the old terminal buildings back to Building 27. Major Mitch Michoud was commander of the unit when we relocated into Building 27 and began rebuilding the organization. Major Michoud stepped down in 1998 and Major Steve Haney took command and took the unit in a new direction.

With no CAP aircraft and few pilots, the unit became a radio communications squadron and also set about making the new facility suitable as a mission base headquarters. TX154 is recognized as the primary communications resource for Group Six. We continue to provide a physical facility for training and actual missions, as well as an opportunity for adults and young people to serve their community, state, and nation.