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Mission: Supporting America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, space, and cyber power.
Operating as usual
From CAP cadet to the Pentagon's only female Four-Star General. Where will your Civil Air Patrol journey take you?
She doesn't think of herself as a trailblazer.
Emergency Services training night.
We were thrilled to have C/Lt Col Khurshid, on hand from college, assist with the practical radio training and evaluations using the squadron van's new HF radio. 5 more members are now basic radio qualified!
Bravo Zulu!
Congratulations to our August Promotions and Awardees!
This is perfect for International Observe the Moon Night on Sept 26th! Start keeping track now and look to the skies.
Ever wonder how the Moon's appearance changes over time? Discover the lunar phases by using our Moon Observation Journal to sketch the Moon (https://go.nasa.gov/2X7sxbk)! We'll be sketching the Moon together through Sept. 26, when we'll have completed a full lunar phase cycle. No special equipment is necessary - just head outside and look up! Share your progress using #ObserveTheMoon.
Last night the cadets and senior members participated in a virtual aerospace lesson about the CAP Model Rocketry Program - Redstone Stage followed by an at home rocketry activity. Everyone learned about the foundations of modern rocketry, the requirements of the cadet model rocketry program, and an activity to make and fly a straw rocket.
As an added bonus, the squadron commander presented his personal experiences in rocketry building and failure with some pictures of his own destroyed high power model rockets and lessons learned.
Interested in learning more? Send us a message and join us for a meeting!
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NEW: For the fourth consecutive fiscal year, Civil Air Patrol has passed the century mark in lives saved, as credited by the United States Air Force Rescue Coordination Center 🇺🇸.
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Cadets— here is your opportunity to staff an encampment. Applications are open through Aug 9!
Operations and Support Line Cadre (cadet staff) applications are now open! Apply NOW applications close on Sunday, 9 August!
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Welcome back Challenger 1 Cadet Squardon to our first in-person meeting in months! Tonight we held our first in-person meeting using very strict physical distancing and safety measures. 1st Lt Kirk gave our monthly safety brief and discussed important safety measures for in-person activity. The cadets (and some senior members) did outdoor PT. It was great seeing you all again in person! Next week we will return to our virtual meeting format.
Congratulations to our July awardees!
Promotions:
Cadet Hardin: Wright Brothers Award (C/SSgt)
Cadet Khan: Achievement 14 (C/Maj)
Cadet Moreno: Achievement 1 (C/Amn)
Cadet Pizanti: Achievement 3 (C/SrA)
Awards:
2D Lt J. Abdon: Red Service Ribbon
Cadet Bitterman: Cadet Recruiter Ribbon
It's a 5th Wednesday and you're still having virtual meetings because of COVID-19 so what do you do? Host a squadron virtual tour of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force!
Tonight we took the cadets, senior members, and guests through the 360 degree virtual visit w/self-guided tour audio offered by the museum. We explored the early air force history, watched videos and viewed artifacts of historical figures for which many of our CAP achievements are named and browsed though WWI and WWII where we even observed an early Civil Air Patrol plane on display. We jumped into the cockpits of several aircraft with the 360 cockpit app and finally closed out our tour with some of the modern day aviation aircraft and missions.
There is so much to see in person or virtually at the museum and we barely scratched the surface. We highly recommend this tour if you have an interest in aviation history. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Virtual-Tour/
Virtual 360-degree tour of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force allows visitors to navigate from gallery to gallery
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mark your calendar! 📅
We will provide live coverage of the return of NASA Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to Earth in SpaceX's Dragon “Endeavour” spacecraft. They're scheduled to leave the International Space Station at 7:34 p.m. EDT Aug. 1 and splash down at 2:42 p.m. EDT Aug. 2. Get more details: https://go.nasa.gov/2D7Kkbq
Thank you to our acting c/1st Sgt, C/MSgt Evanina and our newest c/NCO C/SSgt Hardin for a great Aerospace Education presentation on Airport Lighting Systems and Signs tonight. These systems are critical to helping pilots navigate their aircraft to safe approaches, landing, and taxing; and is mandatory knowledge for anyone pursuing a private pilot license.
Look to the skies for the next two weeks to see 5 planets in the sky!
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn all visible to the naked eye across the continental United States for the next two weeks.
Tonight's meeting topic courtesy of c/2d Lt Peterson: Leadership lesson on the Pontifical Swiss Guard. Excellence, attention to detail and more... Now where have we heard that before?
A packed (virtual) crowd of 23 tonight.
Thank you to 2d Lt Smith and Lt Col Bitting for leading the squadron in a Character Development lesson on "Be A Hero" and C/Lt Col Finkenstaedt for his presentation on "How to Properly Assemble Slides and Presentation Etiquette". We were also pleased to be joined by CMSgt Perry, our Civil Air Patrol's National Capital Wing Command Chief.
Finally, a bit of sadness as tonight was c/2d Lt Abdon's final meeting with the squadron. Good luck at the USAFA Prep School and thank you for all of your hard work.
Congratulations to our June awardees!
Promotions:
Cadet Edwards: Achievement 5 (C/MSgt)
Awards:
C/MSgt Edwards: Red Service Ribbon
Capt Norberg: Red Service Ribbon
Emergency Services Qualifications:
Cadet Barroso: General Emergency Services (GES) & ICUT
As a part of Civil Air Patrol’s ongoing COVID-19 support mission, members of National Capital Wing’s Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron from Alexandria, VA, provided mission volunteers on June 18 to coordinate traffic at a drive-through testing site in Montgomery County, MD at the request of Civil Air Patrol’s Maryland Wing.
Six members from Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron along with one member from Fairfax Composite Squadron, safely marshalled vehicles through the testing site over a 6 hour period and without incident. Drivers and passengers who received tests were able to do so without having to leave their vehicle and were able to navigate the testing site with the assistance of the Civil Air Patrol team. Their combined efforts helped facilitate over 150 covid-19 tests for Montgomery County.
Acting as a Total Force partner and the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol is aligned with 1st Air Force to quickly respond to non-military threats domestically when tasked in a Defense Support of Civil Authorities capacity to save lives, relieve suffering, prevent property damage, and provide humanitarian assistance.
Did you know?
Crew Dragon Astronaut Robert Behnken is a model rocketry enthusiast.
Interested in model rocketry? Our Aerospace Educations programs may be for you! Contact us for info.
(source: Apogee Peak of Flight #523: https://www.apogeerockets.com/education/downloads/Newsletter523.pdf)
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Congrats, Class of 2020! You did it 🏆✨!
We want to celebrate your outstanding achievements. Send in your graduation photos by Friday, June 13, to be included in the official CAP graduation video. 🔗 to submit pictures: https://bit.ly/3cOvFO9
Congratulations to c/2d Lt Abdon who was virtually presented her Gen Billy Mitchell Award by the Civil Air Patrol's National Capital Wing Commander Col J.D. Ellis. We had been hoping to present this award in person but made adjustments for social distancing as c/2d Lt Abdon is a graduating senior and headed out to the U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School.
Bravo Zulu!
Did you know?
Civil Air Patrol is still operating during COVID-19 and we are always recruiting new members. If you are interested in joining our squadron, email [email protected] or message us here with your interest.
Cadets ages 12-17, Senior Members ages 18+
Safety, PT, Cadet Knowledge, oh my!
What a busy night for the Challenger 1 Squadron. Tonight we received a great safety briefing on Bike Safety from c/2d Lt Peterson and 1st Lt Kirk, followed by C/2d Lt Abdon's virtual PT session, and C/TSgt Edwards's Healthy Eating brief. We were honored to be joined by the Civil Air Patrol's National Capital Wing Commander Col Ellis for our meeting who had a few words of wisdom and congratulations to share. We closed out with a Kahoot cadet knowledge challenge and excitement by all.
Our applause to the cadet staff for an outstanding meeting!
Last night for our 5th Wednesday meeting, the cadet staff put together a group viewing of the Disney movie Airplanes followed by a short discussion on lessons from the movie. As a bonus we were joined by some of our former cadets visiting virtually from FLWG. It was a pleasure to have them join us!
Congratulations to the following Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron awardees of the 2019 President's Volunteer Service Awards (PVSAs). Our awardees contributed a combined 2,756 volunteer hours in 2019. That is an average of 7.5 hours every day.
Gold Level:
C/Lt Col Kurt Finkenstaedt
Capt Rachael Norberg
1st Lt Justin Strait
Silver Level:
C/TSgt Anna-Claire (Ace) Edwards
C/SrA Alexander Reisig
C/Amn Pierce Reisig
Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we were not able to hold a formal ceremony this year but presidential letters, certificates, and coins have been mailed to all recipients.
The PVSA recognizes individuals who achieve a certain number of eligible service hours within a 12-month period and over a lifetime period. For more information visit www.presidentialserviceawards.org.
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What should our 66,000 member volunteer force do during these times? Stay calm and CAP on! An important message on leadership from our national commander, Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith: https://presspage-production-content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/1913/commander039slettertemplate0416b.pdf?10000
Out meeting location may be closed but our cadets are still leading and learning thorough virtual meetings. We were thankful to host Maj Brady Urbanovsky, USAF who talked with the cadets about the U.S. Space Force and the transition challenges therein. This tied into our monthly leadership presentation by C/TSgt Evanina who engaged the cadets with a presentation on Transformational Leadership. Want to learn more? Drop in for a (virtual) visit.
The cadet staff continues to be creative with their virtual squadron meeting nights. Tonight our Cadet Safety NCO C/CMSgt Eltobgi gave an informative monthly safety briefing on Poison Safety and then moved into an interactive activity where they learned about Fluid Density with C/2d Lts Peterson and Abdon. The cadets also had some fun talking about (and wearing) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
The first US Space Force national security mission will launch today. Here's how to watch live
AEHF-6 will complete a next-gen communications constellation.
Tonight we met virtually with 21 members in attendance for our Aerospace Education, Promotions and Awards meeting. Our cadet staff is hard at work creating valuable and entertaining virtual presentations and activities for our members.
C/SSgt Lane and Capt Norberg gave an informative presentation on "Introduction to Flight" from Aerospace Dimensions Chapter 1.
Congratulations to all of our Promotees and Awardees!
#CivilAirPatrol #CAPisnotshutdown
During this challenging time there are many resources available to continuing learning and growing. The Smithsonian has offered a number of wonderful educational resources online.
As teachers, students, parents and caregivers face unprecedented new learning challenges, the Smithsonian offers its support. The Institution has launched a central portal highlighting an array of distance learning resources, from STEM webcasts to American history podcasts and comprehensive lesson plans. #SmithsonianEdu
***UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT***
All squadron meetings have been cancelled until further notice.
ACPS has closed schools until April 13th as a result of their COVID-19 response. Command staff is monitoring the situation and will provide additional updates on our next meeting as soon as we can.
UPDATE: Unfortunately this event has been postponed until a later date.
Join us for Famly Math Night, this Thursday, from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Last night we celebrated the promotion of C/TSgt Edwards. She is an outstanding cadet and a real asset to Challenger’s NCO core. Let’s all extend a warm congratulations to her continued success in CAP.
Interested in youth leadership opportunities or invaluable experiences that cannot be found elsewhere? Give Civil Air Patrol a try! We offer a wide variety of youth leadership and education opportunities, including many opportunities for adult leaders in search of fulfilling volunteer service. Info and link in the bio.
Last week, Challenger 1 was treated to a wonderful astronomy lesson by Mr. Josh Urban! Squadron members learned about the universe and how stars are formed. Unfortunately, the weather was not in our favor and we didn’t get a chance to star-gaze, but there will be plenty of opportunity in the Spring.
Interested in STEM education and opportunities? Consider joining Civil Air Patrol! Click the Iink in the bio for more information.
This weeks squadron meeting consisted of milestone awards, promotions, and a intriguing presentation by a special guest. Josh Urban, a local DJ and Musician with interests in astronomy presented cadets with "astronomical" information on the many wonders of space. If you would like to get more information or have questions Mr. Urban can be contacted on instagram @joshurban
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Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force. In this role, CAP operates a fleet of 560 aircraft, performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 80 lives annually. CAP’s 60,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. In addition, CAP plays a leading role in aerospace/STEM education, and its members serve as mentors to over 25,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs. Visit www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com or www.CAP.news for more information.
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Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron 2019 Year in Review
On Dec 21st Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron participated in a model rocketry launch, hosted by Narhams (National Association of Rocketry). During the event, C/CMSgt Peterson earned his Model Rocketry Badge, and 1st Lt Strait blew up the Death Star. Watch the video to see more! Want to learn more about Aerospace and STEM? Contact us for more information. Info is in the bio.
Challenger 1’s Commander joined the cadets in launching his own rocket as a part of the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary celebration. Unfortunately, his rocket was a bit too heavy to compete, but he did pretty well regardless. Interested in Aerospace? We welcome everyone ages 12 and up— adults can participate in Aerospace activities too! Click on the link in our bio for more information 🚀 . . #civilairpatrol #gocivilairpatrol #goflycap #capcadet #aerospace #stemeducation #modelrocketry
MAR-DC-060 Indoor Posting of the Colors 2019 National Cadet Competition
MAR-DC-060 Robotics: Calculator Controlled Robot 2019 National Cadet Competition
MAR-DC-060 Drone Piloting 2019 National Cadet Competition
MAR-DC-060 Color Guard Standard Drill 2019 National Cadet Competition
Challenger 1 cadets, representing Civil Air Patrol's National Capital Wing, making friends and dancing the Macarena with cadets from Oregon Wing, Civil Air Patrol, and Puerto Rico Wing, Civil Air Patrol between NCC events.
Greetings from OH, NCC is in full swing! Two of Challenger 1’s cadets practice flying their drone for for their sUAS event. Interested in aerospace or flying? Check us out, link in bio. . . #civilairpatrol #gocivilairpatrol #goflycap #capcadet #ncc #nationalcadetcompetition #suas #drone
The team is practicing for their beta test of the drone piloting course which will happen here shortly at the National Cadet Competition.
Greetings from our Cadet Competition team! They’re studying hard for Nationals and learning how to pilot drones, such as the one that was used to shoot this video. Interested in joining CAP or learning about sUAS remote piloting opportunities? Click the link in the bio. * . . #civilairpatrol #gocivilairpatrol #goflycap #capcadet #ncc #nationalcadetcompetition #drone #suas #dji #djimavicair
Last night Challenger 1 Cadets worked on their Model Rocketry Badge by building simple model rockets. Interested in Aerospace and Model Rocketry? Check us out at one of our weekly meetings. Details in our bio 🚀 * * * #gocivilairpatrol #civilirpatrol #goflycap #capcadet #aerospaceeducation #modelrocketry #modelrockets #aerospace
We wish the best of luck to our cadets in their attempts of competition this weekend in the Mid Atlantic Region Level Cadet Competition.
Civil Air Patrol cadets from Arlington and Challenger celebrate Homecoming at their newly renamed Justice High School. Go Wolves!
Awesome night with a scavenger hunt that requires SAR skills to be put to use!
A speech from Col Nimmo
a few words from Cadet Finkenstaedt on the late Senator John McCain
Charlington Team getting in synch for outdoor posting ... more photos to come as we advance into competition mode and report in to Ft Pickett-MER Cadet Competition
Andrews Cadet Squadron Cadets Carmen Dunkenfield and Cpl. Ham over Northern Virginia last Sunday...and no Jane, we did not need to enter Cpl. Ham into WIMRS.
Poem “High Flight” recited by Congressional Gold Medal awardee 1st Lt Libby Haynes, CAP at tonight’s awards and promotions ceremony.
National Capital Wing National Character Day put together by our very own Maj Joseph Frech. Music courtesy of: Don Francisco, Mt Vernon
Every pro was once a amateur. Every expert was once a beginner. Dare to be great. First official night of our drill guide in action, practiced at the southwest quadrant area of Alexandria at the Nannie J Lee Recreational Center. Repost and Share 👍🏻
Aerospace, Armstrong Speech and The Spotlight on our new Spaatz cadet.
At Challenger 1's cadet led Red Ribbon Leadership Academy, summer campers get through the maze and learn about teamwork.
Compass course with Col Jayson Altieri
Guarding the cupcakes!
National Capital Wing, Civil Air Patrol aircrews returning from Mission Observer and Scanner training during last Saturday's SAREX
Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded on Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation's civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground. As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com for more information.
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