Maj. Broderick formed squadron 601 in late Summer 2007

It had been a goal of his to start a squadron in Washington PA for many years. Too busy with other activities in CAP the project had been on hold until the opportunity came this Summer.

Formerly the Deputy Commander for two years and then Squadron Commander at the Allegheny County Composite Squadron 602, and more recently Deputy Commander of Group One for four years, Major Broderick is no stranger to organizing and effectively commanding a CAP unit. In February 08 he assumed command of Group One of the PA Wing.

Maj. Broderick grew up in New York and met his wife of 37 years Carol, while attending school in Florida. They live in Washington, where they own and operate two successful businesses. A construction company and a real-estate leasing company. They have two children, both are members of the Civil Air Patrol.

His goal is to build one of the finest units in the PA Wing.

He has a low tolerance for procrastination and often works long into the night and morning hours. His get it done attitude is summed up best by a phrase he is quoted as saying.......

"There is NO tomorrow! It's all just one long day, interrupted by periods of darkness." Maj. Forrest J. Broderick

He believes Civil Air Patrol to be a wonderful organization that has a lot to offer the country in the way of community service, education, aid to law enforcement, military, and homeland security.

"Hawk Mountain is one of my favorite training experiences and I made friendships there that will last my whole lifetime".