Fredericksburg Composite Squadron

03/24/2025

CHANGE TO SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS: Thank you all for your continued support to Fredericksburg Composite Squadron! Per recent nation wide changes to our public affairs program the squadron page will be deactivated as part of an ongoing effort to improve Civil Air Patrol's approach to Social Media.

However this is in no means the end! Our squadron will still be contributing at the wing level. We highly encourage you to like Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol. If you are a member or parent/guardian we will provide some additional private mediums we can use to pass on some of the amazing accomplishments members of our squadron accomplish on a daily basis.

03/16/2025

✨ Sunday Spotlight: Color Guard at Mission BBQ! ✨

Our spotlight today shines brightly on the outstanding cadets who delivered a remarkable demonstration at Mission BBQ on Friday, March 15! 🎖️👏

Through precision, discipline, and sharp attention to detail, our cadets not only showcased their skills but also paid tribute to our veterans and active-duty heroes. Events like these teach our cadets the true meaning of honoring service and sacrifice, instilling pride and respect for those who've worn the uniform. 🫡

Huge thanks to MISSION BBQ for welcoming us and to our incredible cadets for proudly representing the Fredericksburg Composite Squadron!

03/16/2025

03/16/2025

📣 WEEKLY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

⏰When: MONDAY, MARCH 17TH

6:30 – 8:30PM

🗺Where: FREDERICKSBURG NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY

1700 Emancipation Hwy

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

🏃Meeting topic: PT / DRILL🏃‍♀️

UOD for cadets: PT GEAR (gray shirt, navy/black shorts/pants, sneakers)

03/15/2025

03/15/2025

🗣️ Want to Be a Better Leader? Start by Listening! 👂✨

Great leaders don’t just give orders—they listen. In Civil Air Patrol, cadets learn active listening, a skill that builds trust, teamwork, and stronger leadership. Whether leading a formation or working on a mission, knowing how to truly hear others makes all the difference.

Through CAP’s Learn to Lead curriculum, hands-on activities, and real-world leadership roles, cadets develop this crucial skill to succeed in any career path.

Ready to lead? Ready to listen? Join us and take your leadership to the next level! 🚀

03/12/2025

🚨 Civil Air Patrol Defends American Coasts in WWII! 🚨

✈️ March 1942—With World War II raging and enemy submarines threatening American shores, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) launched its first coastal patrol missions from Bader Field, Atlantic City, NJ. These courageous civilian pilots flew light aircraft to hunt for German U-boats, protecting vital shipping lanes. 🌊⚓

🔥 Over the next 18 months, these volunteer aviators:
✅ Flew over 85,000 missions 🛩️
✅ Sighted 173 enemy submarines
✅ Attacked 57 and sank 2! 💥
✅ Reported 91 vessels in distress SOS 🚢
✅ Helped rescue 363 survivors 🤝

These ordinary citizens took to the skies when America needed them most, proving that ordinary citizens can do extraordinary things. 🦅 Today, CAP continues its legacy of service, leadership, and aerospace excellence. 💪

03/09/2025

📣 WEEKLY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

⏰When: MONDAY, MARCH 10TH
6:30 – 8:30PM

🗺Where: FREDERICKSBURG NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
1700 Emancipation Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

🫡Meeting topic: Leadership/Character Development
UOD for cadets: Class B Blues / Great Start: "Penguins"

03/09/2025

✨ Teamwork Makes the Dream Work at Civil Air Patrol! ✈️🚀

This last week a group of our cadets both brand new and experienced work together as a team to build aircraft!

At Civil Air Patrol, our cadets don’t just learn teamwork—they experience it firsthand! 🤝 From exciting aerospace challenges 🌌 to real-world emergency services missions 🚑, our cadets build strong bonds, sharpen their leadership skills, and achieve big goals together!

Through engaging activities like interactive leadership labs, thrilling search-and-rescue exercises 🧭, STEM projects 🔬, and dynamic drill sessions 🥾, our cadets discover how collaboration and communication turn great ideas into success stories. 🏆🎖️

Ready to be part of an extraordinary team? 🌟 Visit us and see how CAP helps young people grow into confident, capable leaders through the power of teamwork!

03/09/2025

Twenty of Civil Air Patrol’s top cadets participated in the weeklong Civic Leadership Academy. They received a well-rounded understanding of government leadership, public service, and the principles of American citizenship. The cadets visited the nation’s capital from Feb. 9-16 and also participated in Civil Air Patrol’s national Legislative Day. Read more https://bit.ly/41HU2Kp.

03/07/2025

Civil Air Patrol is helping keep local communities safe through its work with U.S. Northern Command and its mission to bolster security at the southern border. Acting in its role as a Total Force Partner, CAP is serving as a force multiplier, working shoulder-to-shoulder with federal law enforcemen...

03/05/2025

It's not too late to register for the upcoming VAWG conference!

Virginia Wing Conference registrations are now open! This year's conference will be held from March 21-23rd.

Every year, Virginia Wing holds a conference for Civil Air Patrol members and distinguished guests to be able to come together to see what is happening across the wing, and to learn from subject matter experts in different fields such as operations, cadet programs, aerospace education and more!

Registrations are open now in the eServices Registration Zone, make sure to sign up early! Hotel rooms at the Williamsburg DoubleTree hotel are at a discounted rate through the Registration Zone process, but they are limited! Sign up early to secure your spot!

03/05/2025

03/04/2025

👏 Congratulations 👏 to all our award winners and cadets who promoted on this !

Of special note was Group Commander Capt Cherry visiting to present C/2dLt Williams with his Billy Mitchell award. 🌟Great job, Cadet Williams!🌟

03/03/2025

Rise and shine! Firefly’s lander captured its first sunrise on the Moon, marking the beginning of the lunar day and the start of surface operations in its new home. Our have already begun operating many of the 10 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationA payloads aboard the lander and will continue operations over the next two weeks and into the lunar night.

03/03/2025

🚀✈️ Aerospace Night – Build Foam Airplanes! ✈️🚀

Cadets, get ready for hands-on aerospace fun tonight as we build and test foam airplanes! This is your chance to explore aerodynamics, experiment with designs, and see whose plane can fly the farthest!

👕 Uniform: ABUs

Don’t miss this awesome aerospace activity—come ready to build, launch, and learn! See you there!

02/28/2025