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Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol 22 units located across VA with 2000+ members. We train in leadership, search & rescue, and more!
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Fantastic job Cadet Second Lieutenant Mihika Sakharpe, of Coastal Composite Squadron! 🇺🇸
09/22/2024

Fantastic job Cadet Second Lieutenant Mihika Sakharpe, of Coastal Composite Squadron! 🇺🇸

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- A legacy of excellence for  ’s Virginia Wing continues as cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squa...
09/17/2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- A legacy of excellence for ’s Virginia Wing continues as cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron have won second place at the highest level of Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Competition program.

This team was led by Cadet 1st Lt. Catalina Dodson and accompanied by Cadet Maj. Michael Pfingsten, Cadet Capt. Dawson Jensen, Cadet Capt. Grant McGee, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Jordan Turnquist, and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Benaiah Lichti. Capt. Christopher Freeze and 1st Lt. Elizabeth McGee were the escorts for the team.

Their journey began as a team that formed in only April, in preparation for the wing level of competition. They practiced often in the weeks leading up to the competition, "the team had come together so quickly and established a team dynamic that allowed us to succeed at the competition,” said Cadet 2nd Lt. Clara McGee, “knowing that we had to build a strong team in the aspects of color guard, drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, and knowledge rapidly required us to set aside more time and commitment towards this event.”
At the state level, the Leesburg team placed second and cemented their spot to the next (and final) level of competition: the region competition. “We had the opportunity to showcase our skills at the region level, and that is super exciting," exclaimed Cadet Capt. Dawson Jensen.

At the region competition, the Leesburg cadets faced fierce competition from wings as far south as South Carolina, to as north as Maryland. “I had barely even touched a flag before Cadet Competition, yet, when it came down to it, the team prepared, trained, and became as good as we could become before the region competition,” said Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Jordan Turnquist when asked about her feelings before the competition. With the addition of an unmanned ariel system (sUAS) component, as well as public speaking and panel quiz, the Leesburg cadets prevailed to top the standings for the Written Exam, Team Leadership Problem, Physical Testing, and Panel Quiz aspects of the competition.

They also won third place in the Outdoor Posting of the Colors component. When reflecting on their experience, Cadet 1st Lt. Catalina Dodson explained, “with our team having no prior experience before the wing level competition, I was elated when we won second overall and first in multiple other regional events. I truly could not have asked for a better team. They worked hard at this competition and greatly exceeded my expectations.”

Full story: https://vawg.cap.gov/about/news/leesburg-civil-air-patrol-places-second-at-2024-cadet-competition

On Saturday, members from across the state as well as surrounding states gathered for the   Virginia Wing Winter Encampm...
09/16/2024

On Saturday, members from across the state as well as surrounding states gathered for the Virginia Wing Winter Encampment 2024 Cadre Selection Exercise (CSE) at Virginia Wing Headquarters. The purpose of CSE is to evaluate and select candidates for each cadet duty position through a variety of assessment stations. During the exercise, cadets had the opportunity to demonstrate vital knowledge and leadership skills needed to be an effective encampment cadre member by rotating through different stations including drill, team cohesion, uniform knowledge/inspection, as well as feedback and briefing skills. On behalf of the 2024 Winter Encampment Staff, thank you to all the members who participated and supported the exercise and selections will be announced soon! more photos at flickr.com/vawgcap (https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/albums/72177720320371459/)

Thank you for visiting with us!
09/10/2024

Thank you for visiting with us!

Maurertown resident honored with national Civil Air Patrol award(https://vawg.cap.gov/about/news/maurertown-resident-hon...
09/04/2024

Maurertown resident honored with national Civil Air Patrol award
(https://vawg.cap.gov/about/news/maurertown-resident-honored-with-national-civil-air-patrol-award)

WI******ER, Va. (Sep 4, 2024) – Virginia Civil Air Patrol’s Lieutenant Colonel Mark “Curly” Myers, a resident of Maurertown, received the Civil Air Patrol Malcom C. Kyser, Jr. Communicator of the Year award in San Antonio last month at Civil Air Patrol’s 2024 national conference.

The Communicator of the Year award recognizes a current Civil Air Patrol member who has made a significant contribution to Civil Air Patrol’s communications program based on a member’s lifetime contributions.

Lt. Col. Myers dedicates himself as a fully functional message station, passing traffic on both VHF and HF frequency bands every week. His location proves critical as he connects with stations as far away as Washington state, delivering and receiving messages. There is frequent radio directed traffic net activity for CAP communications; Lt. Col. Myers’ near perfect attendance of the nets proves his dedication and ensuring that he is always mission ready. Lt. Col. Myers ran the group 3 VHF net, acting as net control, almost every week the past two years. Lt. Col. Myers also mentors those he serves. He introduces both Civil Air Patrol cadets and adult members alike to communications and assists and evaluates their performance to complete the Introductory Communications User Training (ICUT) required of members to operate radios on Civil Air Patrol radio frequencies.

Colonel Pat Fulgham, the Virginia Wing commander, commented, “Lt. Col. Myers is a talented and dedicated communications officer and sets the example for mission readiness with Civil Air Patrol’s communications program. This award is well deserved and brings great credit to himself, his community, state, and nation.”

In addition to his communicator role, Lt. Col. Myers is a mission pilot, mission pilot trainer, and a mountain-qualified pilot. He acted as mission pilot trainer during several search and rescue exercises in which he still conducted radio checks over whatever repeater he was flying, ensuring communications readiness.

About Virginia Wing

Civil Air Patrol's Virginia Wing is home to 21 squadrons spread throughout the Commonwealth and has approximately 2,250 members, 12 light aircraft, 6 small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), and 28 multi-mission vehicles. These assets are available to federal, state, and local governments, as well as to emergency responders and law enforcement agencies to perform search and rescue, homeland security, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and counter-drug missions. For more information on Virginia Wing, visit the wing’s website at https://vawg.cap.gov.

About Civil Air Patrol
Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

Visit CAP.news or GoCivilAirPatrol.com for more information. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Check out this story about Cadet 2nd Lt. Thomas Chew of Carolyn A Guertin Cadet Squadron
09/02/2024

Check out this story about Cadet 2nd Lt. Thomas Chew of Carolyn A Guertin Cadet Squadron

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Have you taken a photo or video that captures a moment, evokes emotion, or chronicles historic events in CAP?  The "Capt...
09/01/2024

Have you taken a photo or video that captures a moment, evokes emotion, or chronicles historic events in CAP? The "Capture CAP Awards" are designed to showcase the extraordinary work of CAP’s top photographers and videographers. This might be you!
The MAC team has launched its second annual Capture CAP photo and video contest! Entries will be submitted through the CAP/MAC online submission portal on the Public Affairs Resources page on GoCivilAirPatrol.com (see below). The portal is open, and no other form of submission will be allowed. Submissions will be accepted through Sept. 30. More about the contest, open to every CAP cadet and adult member, is available at this link. Further questions may be sent to [email protected].

Link to "Capture CAP Awards: https://forms.monday.com/forms/c46a1fff194e702ec4beddb45e7e78d5?r=use1.

Virginia Wing hosted a hybrid Squadron Commander Training Course this month with the in-person modules held yesterday at...
08/25/2024

Virginia Wing hosted a hybrid Squadron Commander Training Course this month with the in-person modules held yesterday at Wing Headquarters. Directed by Group 3 Commander, Lt. Col. Dan Brodsky, nine different units were represented between the students and instructors, and covered many topics including customs and courtesies, communication skills, stewardship and risk management, financial management, change of command ceremony procedures, and more. More photos can be found at flickr.com/vawgcap

Congratulations Lt. Col. Myers!
08/17/2024

Congratulations Lt. Col. Myers!

Long time in coming….my pleasure to applaud and grab a pic with Lt. Col. Mark “Curly” Myers, the National 2023 Malcom C. Kyser, Jr. Communicator of the Year.

CAP-USAF selects one winner each year in each region. Congratulations to all members of the wing who were part of the wi...
08/16/2024

CAP-USAF selects one winner each year in each region. Congratulations to all members of the wing who were part of the wing's disaster relief efforts and training!

Update from the 2024 National Conference. It gave me great pleasure to accept the Disaster Relief award on behalf of the members of the Virginia Wing.

In Case You Missed It: Our 2024 Summer Encampment Video!
08/14/2024

In Case You Missed It: Our 2024 Summer Encampment Video!





Virginia Wing's Summer Encampment 2024Special thanks to Cadet 1st Lt. Lickfold of Virginia Wing for leading the Summer Encampment Public Affairs Team.

Virginia Civil Air Patrol members honored with State Aviation Awards RICHMOND, Va. (Aug 9, 2024) – Two members of Civil ...
08/09/2024

Virginia Civil Air Patrol members honored with State Aviation Awards

RICHMOND, Va. (Aug 9, 2024) – Two members of Civil Air Patrol's (CAP) Virginia Wing were recipients of Virginia Aviation Awards at the Virginia Department of Aviation’s 2024 Virginia Aviation Conference.

Second Lieutenant Carley Walker, of Stephenson, was honored with the Person of the Year Award. 2nd Lt. Walker serves as the director of development for STEM Flights, a national non-profit that uses aviation to educate students in science, technology, engineering, and math. 2nd Lt. Walker is also a member of the Wi******er Regional Airport - OKV Authority Board, actively organizing many activities engaging youth from the community with aviation. When not busy with these roles, she serves the Wi******er Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol as an assistant testing and activities officer and the project lead of the squadron’s Wreaths Across America location coordination duties for Wi******er National Cemetery.

Lieutenant Colonel Daniel “Bud” Oakey, of Midlothian, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Lt. Col. Oakey serves as president for the Virginia Aviation Business Association, in which he organizes Aerospace Day during the Virginia legislative session and the annual Aviation, Aerospace, and Advanced Air Mobility Legislative Reception. These events bring much attention to Virginia aviation and through his efforts, the Virginia General Assembly Aviation and Aerospace Caucus has been re-established this past year. Lt. Col. Oakey also serves as chairman and founder of Advantus Strategies. Lt. Col. Oakey also balances the role of commander of Virginia Wing’s Virginia Legislative Squadron, Civil Air Patrol in which all Virginia delegates and senators hold a membership. He coordinates orientation flights for legislators and visits to the local squadrons to connect legislators with their constituents and recognize the cadet and adult volunteers in

“Having dedicated professionals such as Bud and Carley also volunteer with Civil Air Patrol is a key part that makes our organization so great. Their talent enables our organization to be a force multiplier with aviation, STEM, and shaping the futures of our youth,” commented Virginia Wing Commander, Colonel Patrick Fulgham, CAP.

About Virginia Wing
Civil Air Patrol's Virginia Wing is home to 21 squadrons spread throughout the Commonwealth and has approximately 2,250 members, 12 light aircraft, 6 small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), and 28 multi-mission vehicles. These assets are available to federal, state, and local governments, as well as to emergency responders and law enforcement agencies to perform search and rescue, homeland security, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and counter-drug missions. For more information on Virginia Wing, visit the wing’s website at https://vawg.cap.gov.

About Civil Air Patrol
Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

https://vawg.cap.gov/about/news/virginia-civil-air-patrol-members-honored-with-state-aviation-awards

Congratulations!
08/08/2024

Congratulations!

Congratulations Leesburg Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, VA117!
08/07/2024

Congratulations Leesburg Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, VA117!

CAP cadet teams compete in drone competition during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.
08/02/2024

CAP cadet teams compete in drone competition during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.

Four Civil Air Patrol cadet teams competed in the national finals of the Academy of Model Aeronautics UAS4STEM drone competition during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., this week. The combined team of the 55 Knights Squadron from our Virgina Wing's William P. Knight Composite Squadron, along with youth from Scouts BSA Troop 55B (Boy) and 55G (Girl), placed second in their division. Read more about all the CAP teams in the drone competition finals at https://www.cap.news/four-cadet-teams-seek-national-drone-competition-crown/.

đź“· At center, Brig. Gen. Regena Aye, CAP national vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Parsons, CAP command chief, celebrate with the team.

Congratulations!
08/01/2024

Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating Cadet Major Kyrieanne Pardue, who completed her check ride and is officially a private pilot!! Outstanding work! She is now a Cadet Wings Graduate!

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We offer a big "Thank You" to this cadet for his leadership skills and effort during Encampment 2024.
07/27/2024

We offer a big "Thank You" to this cadet for his leadership skills and effort during Encampment 2024.

Day 8 of Virginia Wing encampment began with the intensity of inspections and ended with celebration at the awards banqu...
07/14/2024

Day 8 of Virginia Wing encampment began with the intensity of inspections and ended with celebration at the awards banquet. Spirits are high here at Ft. Barfoot as we recognize the achievements of the week. The staff, cadre, and students are eager for tomorrow’s Pass In Review. Please monitor the Virginia Wing website for important details regarding graduation.👉🏻https://vawg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/summer-encampment

Check out the Encampment 2024 Summer collection, organized by individual folders for the cadet squadrons and support teams. Images will continue to be added over the next few days as the Public Affairs team wraps up its coverage of this year’s encampment.

📸https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/collections/72157722934088997/

Want to browse the entire collection of images? Check out the photostream!
👉🏻https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/

Enjoy these few images before heading to Flickr to see the complete collection!





It is Day 8 at  , and that means the staff, cadre, and students are excited to welcome family and guests to our Pass In ...
07/13/2024

It is Day 8 at , and that means the staff, cadre, and students are excited to welcome family and guests to our Pass In Review and Graduation ceremony tomorrow. Please head over to the website to find important details regarding arrival, parking, and more!
👉🏻 https://vawg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/summer-encampment

For now, please enjoy our encampment group photo!
📸 Cadet 1st Lt. Lickfold



Thank you 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment for giving our cadets such an amazing experience!
07/13/2024

Thank you 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment for giving our cadets such an amazing experience!


It’s been a stormy Day 6 here at  , but the rain hasn’t dampened our spirits! All squadrons have now earned their colore...
07/13/2024

It’s been a stormy Day 6 here at , but the rain hasn’t dampened our spirits! All squadrons have now earned their colored ball caps, signifying their hard-earned accomplishments. The growth in team cohesion is an amazing thing to witness. As the day winds down, the end of encampment is also drawing near. Please monitor the Virginia Wing website for important details regarding graduation coming your way tomorrow. 👉🏻https://vawg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/summer-encampment

The complete encampment image collection is posted daily on our photo repository hosted by Flickr. You can head there to check out the Encampment 2024 Summer collection, organized by individual folders for the cadet squadrons and support teams.

📸https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/collections/72157722934088997/

Want to browse the entire collection? Check out the photostream!
👉🏻https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/

Enjoy these few images before heading to Flickr to see the complete collection!





It has been an exciting Day 5 at Virginia Wing Encampment! Cadets had an amazing day, including the thrill of a military...
07/12/2024

It has been an exciting Day 5 at Virginia Wing Encampment! Cadets had an amazing day, including the thrill of a military ride in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. A special thanks to the Virginia Army National Guard for providing our flights and giving our encampment such an amazing experience. Some squadrons also received their colored ball caps. This is a benchmark in the week, signifying each squadron’s hard-earned accomplishments and camaraderie. Cadets are overcoming challenges and experiencing the fullness of the best cadet experience out there!

All Black Hawk related images will be uploaded here.
👉🏻 https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/albums/72177720318702827

The complete encampment image collection is posted daily on our photo repository hosted by Flickr. You can head there to check out the Encampment 2024 Summer collection, organized by individual folders for the cadet squadrons and support teams.

📸https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/collections/72157722934088997/

Want to browse the entire collection? Check out the photostream!
👉🏻https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/

Enjoy these few images before heading to Flickr to see the complete collection!





Thank you for visiting with us!
07/11/2024

Thank you for visiting with us!

We’ve wrapped up Day 4 of Virginia Wing Encampment! Students are reaching the halfway point. They have learned so much a...
07/11/2024

We’ve wrapped up Day 4 of Virginia Wing Encampment! Students are reaching the halfway point. They have learned so much already; some squadrons are already earning their hats. Today provided opportunities for additional squadrons to experience the thrill of rappelling, as well as the Leadership Reaction Course and the Air Assault Course.

The complete encampment image collection is posted daily on our photo repository hosted by Flickr. You can head there to check out the Encampment 2024 Summer collection, organized by individual folders for the cadet squadrons and support teams.

📸https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/collections/72157722934088997/

Want to browse the entire collection? Check out the photostream!
👉🏻https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/

Rappel images will all be loaded into this folder for easy viewing.

👉🏻 https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/albums/72177720318657841

Enjoy these few images before heading to Flickr to see the complete collection!





It's been a busy Day 3 here at Virginia Wing Encampment! Several flights harnessed up for the rappel tower while others ...
07/10/2024

It's been a busy Day 3 here at Virginia Wing Encampment! Several flights harnessed up for the rappel tower while others experienced the Leadership Reaction Course. Other squadrons stayed within the cantonment area and tackled team leadership challenges. With an encampment of this size, squadrons rotate through these special activities, so if your cadet’s flight did not rappel today, they will later this week. Stay tuned! The Public Affairs team is working hard to provide the best coverage possible to capture the memories of !

The complete encampment image collection is posted daily on our photo repository hosted by Flickr. You can head there to check out the Encampment 2024 Summer collection, organized by individual folders for the cadet squadrons and support teams.

📸https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/collections/72157722934088997/

Want to browse the entire collection? Check out the photostream!
👉🏻https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/

Rappel images will all be loaded into this folder for easy viewing.

👉🏻 https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/albums/72177720318657841

Enjoy these few images before heading to Flickr to see the complete collection!





The first full day of Virginia Wing Encampment is drawing to a close here at Ft. Barfoot! Students began their day with ...
07/09/2024

The first full day of Virginia Wing Encampment is drawing to a close here at Ft. Barfoot! Students began their day with physical training before moving through a full training day including classes on the core values and aerospace innovations. Students also received dorm and uniform inspections as well as drill evaluations.

The complete encampment image collection is posted daily on our photo repository hosted by Flickr. You can head there to check out the Encampment 2024 Summer collection, organized by individual folders for the cadet squadrons and support teams.

📸https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/collections/72157722934088997/

Want to browse the entire collection? Check out the photostream!
👉🏻https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/

Enjoy these few images before heading to Flickr to see the complete collection!





Virginia Wing Encampment welcomed students to Ft. Barfoot today for the start of  . Parents and their cadets reported to...
07/08/2024

Virginia Wing Encampment welcomed students to Ft. Barfoot today for the start of . Parents and their cadets reported to administration for in-processing before students received their flight and squadron assignments for the week and reported to their cadre. Executive cadre welcomed the students and provided an overview of the week’s activities and expectations. Students then fell into their flights to begin the journey of becoming a team.

Stay tuned throughout the week for daily updates. Continue to monitor the website for updates regarding graduation and pickup. https://vawg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/summer-encampment

A complete collection of images will be posted on our photo repository hosted by Flickr. You can head there to check out the Encampment 2024-Summer collection which is organized by individual folders for the cadet squadrons and support teams. Photos will be uploaded on a rolling basis, so head over anytime to stay up to date!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/collections/72157722934088997/

Enjoy these few images before heading to Flickr to see the complete collection!


It is Day 0 of Virginia Wing Summer Encampment 2024! Today cadet cadre and senior member staff arrived at Fort Barfoot t...
07/07/2024

It is Day 0 of Virginia Wing Summer Encampment 2024! Today cadet cadre and senior member staff arrived at Fort Barfoot to prepare for student arrival. Students will arrive tomorrow for one of the best cadet activities of the year. The staff and cadre have trained for months and they are ready!

Stay tuned throughout the week for daily updates. Updates will be posted on the Virginia Wing page and a complete collection of images will be posted on our photo repository hosted by Flickr. You can head there to check out the Encampment 2024-Summer collection which is organized by individual folders for the cadet squadrons and support teams.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/collections/72157722934088997/

More information on student arrival times can be found on the Virginia Wing Encampment webpage. https://vawg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/summer-encampment

📸 A complete collection of images from today can be found on the Day 0 Flickr album in the Encampment 2023 collection. https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/albums/72177720318525676/



Virginia Wing Encampment is just hours away! As cadre, staff, and students prepare for arrivals this weekend, let’s take...
07/05/2024

Virginia Wing Encampment is just hours away! As cadre, staff, and students prepare for arrivals this weekend, let’s take a closer look at this year’s Group Commanders. And tip of the day: hydrate! See you at



Happy Independence Day!
07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day!

Celebrating freedom, fireworks, and all things red, white, and blue. Happy 4th of July!

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