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--> GROUP 1
Bethesda - Chevy Chase Composite
Cumberland Composite
Frederick Composite
Hagerstown Composite
Howard Composite
Montgomery Senior
Mount Airy Composite
Upper Montgomery Composite

--> GROUP 2
Carroll Composite
Easton Composite
Fort McHenry Composite
Glenn L. Martin Composite
Harford Composite
Osprey Composite
SEED School of Maryland
Towson Composite
Wicomico Composite

--> GROUP 3
Annapolis Composite
Apollo I Composite
Arundel Composite
Bowie Composite
Calvert Cadet
Charles Composite
College Park Composite
St Mary's Composite

3 in a row! Once again - third time in under two weeks - Maryland Wing's Group 5 answers the call from the Air Force Re...
06/09/2026

3 in a row! Once again - third time in under two weeks - Maryland Wing's Group 5 answers the call from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center to locate a personal locator beacon (PLB). This time the PLB was in Talbot County and members of the Easton Composite Squadron and Group 5 headquarters conducted a search, found the PLB in a nearby yacht club, connected with the owner, and deactivated the PLB. Team members were awarded a non-stress find ribbon for the mission. Great work - again - by Group 5!

For the second time inside of a week, squadrons from Maryland Wing's Group 5 responded to an AFRCC call for an active Pe...
06/08/2026

For the second time inside of a week, squadrons from Maryland Wing's Group 5 responded to an AFRCC call for an active Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) signal, this time in Eastport, MD, in the vicinity of Annapolis.

On June 1, Col. Mary S. Feik Composite Squadron accepted the mission with 2 senior members and 2 GTM3-rated cadets; three senior members from Easton Composite and Apollo 1 Senior squadrons responded as well. The search indicated that a strong PLB signal originated in a charter boat marina. The team encountered two crew members of one boat moored nearby who assisted us by contacting the owner/operator of the marina; we were subsequently granted permission for the team to board/search the charter vessels. The team ultimately found the PLB aboard one of the vessels and successfully deactivated it.

Congratulations on a FIND ribbon to Capt. Stephen Shamblen, 1st Lt. Robert Carhart, Cadet 2d Lt. Eliman Jawara, Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Kilbourne of the Col. Mary S. Feik Composite Squadron, as well as Capt. Joe Dorffner and SSgt Rosie Dorffner of Apollo 1 Senior Squadron, and Capt. David Putman of Easton Composite Squadron. As before, thanks to Lt Col Mike Zabetakis, incident commander! Outstanding team effort!

Maryland Wing responded to the call yesterday when the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center notified us of an emergency ...
05/28/2026

Maryland Wing responded to the call yesterday when the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center notified us of an emergency position-indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) signal in Worcester County. The Wicomico Composite Squadron quickly took the mission with 6 ground team members who narrowed the signal to an unoccupied house. After gaining permission from the owner, the team entered the property, found the EPIRB in the dumpster outside the house and deactivated it. Congratulations on a FIND ribbon to Maj. Zack Mitchell, 1st Lt. James Turner, Cadet 2nd Lts. Stosh Willey and Levi Mitchell, and Cadet Chief Master Sgts. Timothy Turner and Liam Mitchell. Outstanding effort!

"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our un...
05/25/2026

"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." – President Harry S. Truman

Thanks to the Clark Construction Group and Col John M Knowles for helping our BA-79 Nike Missile Site team get the legs ...
05/20/2026

Thanks to the Clark Construction Group and Col John M Knowles for helping our BA-79 Nike Missile Site team get the legs on our historic Nike Ajax radar earlier this week!

If you haven't visited the Nike site recently, come on out for a tour and a look at our three-legged radar this Sunday, May 24, to our Open House from 1-4 at Maryland Wing Headquarters in Granite, Md.

Congratulations to our Maryland Wing winners of this year's Mid-Atlantic Region of the Year awards! Outstanding work in...
05/17/2026

Congratulations to our Maryland Wing winners of this year's Mid-Atlantic Region of the Year awards! Outstanding work in achieving excellence by these dedicated members!

Aerospace Education Officer:
--> Maj. Laura Smith-Velazquez, MDWG HQs
Cadet of the Year:
--> Cadet Lt. Col. Emily Sechler, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Comp
Character Development Instructor:
--> Capt. Sherry Moitoza, Upper Montgomery Composite
Communicator:
--> Capt. Mel Schall, Frederick Composite
Education & Training:
--> Lt. Col. Stacey McManus, Wicomico Composite / Group 5 HQs
Finance Officer:
--> Capt. Paula Smith, MDWG HQs
Health Services Officer:
--> Lt. Col. Christopher Hiles, MDWG HQs
Information Technology Officer:
--> Capt. Anthony Naia, MDWG HQs
Non Commissioned Officer:
--> Technical Sgt. Douglas Hoover, St. Mary's Composite
Personnel Officer:
--> Lt. Col. Christopher Howell, MDWG HQs
Property Management Officer:
--> Lt. Col. Vas Konecny, MDWG HQs
Senior Member Outstanding Contributor:
--> Capt. Nadine Hartman, Glenn L. Martin Composite
Senior Member of the Year:
--> Col. John M. Knowles

Congratulations to C/Lt Col Aiden Renfrow of the Cumberland Composite Squadron on several incredible achievements celebr...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to C/Lt Col Aiden Renfrow of the Cumberland Composite Squadron on several incredible achievements celebrated during his graduation from Valley Forge Military Academy & College.

As part of the graduation ceremony, C/Lt Col Renfrow was presented the prestigious Silver ROTC Medal by the Sons of the American Revolution in recognition of his leadership, character, citizenship, and dedication. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude, reflecting his outstanding academic achievement and commitment to excellence.

He was additionally inducted into the Order of Anthony Wayne — the highest recognition awarded by Valley Forge and the first recipient since 2018. This distinguished honor has previously been awarded to notable leaders including Ronald Reagan and Norman Schwarzkopf.

In addition, he was officially commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army, marking another major milestone in his service and leadership journey.

Following graduation, C/Lt Col Renfrow will serve as the Cadet Commander of this year's Tri-Wing Encampment. He plans to attend West Virginia University this fall as he continues pursuing his academic and military goals.

C/Lt Col Renfrow’s dedication, integrity, and accomplishments continue to reflect the core values of Civil Air Patrol and make our squadron and community proud. Congratulations on these well-earned honors and this exciting next chapter!

Three Maryland Wing cadets were recently presented the Gen. Ira C. Eaker Award after completing Phase IV of the Civil Ai...
05/01/2026

Three Maryland Wing cadets were recently presented the Gen. Ira C. Eaker Award after completing Phase IV of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and earning the grade of Cadet Lt Col. The Eaker Award marks the completion of all 16 achievements in the CAP Cadet Program and is earned by fewer than 2% of cadets nationwide. The only remaining milestone award for these cadets is the prestigious pinnacle of the program, Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award. Congratulations to:

C/Lt Col A. Canaday, Col Mary S. Feik Composite Squadron
C/Lt Col C. Golladay, Granite Cadet Squadron
C/Lt Col A. Grimes, Mount Airy Composite Squadron

5 members from Wicomico Composite Squadron participated in the Norwegian Foot March at Ft. Belvoir, Va., on April 12, 20...
04/27/2026

5 members from Wicomico Composite Squadron participated in the Norwegian Foot March at Ft. Belvoir, Va., on April 12, 2026. Members - Maj. Zack Mitchell, 1st Lt. James Turner, 2nd Lt. Rebecca Turner, C/Capt. John "Isaac" Banks, C/Capt. Luke Turner - were sponsored by the DC National Guard, MSGT Josh "JB" Burr, assigned to the biohazard unit at Ft. Belvoir. There were over 600 attendees. All attendees were required to wear combat boots, long pants and carry a dry weight of 25 lbs. and hike 18.6 miles. All CAP members for the male category completed the march in under 4 1/2 hours. In the female category, it was completed in less than 5 1/2 hours. All of the members have now earned the Norwegian Foot March medal as a civilian. Congratulations!

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