Today members of National Capital Wing, Civil Air Patrol joined cadets nationwide to honor the fallen in the #NMDParade in D.C. Some carried Old Glory while others carried the flags of WWII allied nations.
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This month, we said goodbye to Civil Air Patrol Maj Mate Aerandir, who did a great job of leading the National Capital Wing, Civil Air Patrol. His last official act? Promoting Aerospace Education officer Kenyon Reid to the rank of 1st Lieutenant (bottom, right).
(Left) Col Janon Ellis, Wing Commander, hands the squadron flag to 2d Lt Christopher Freedlander, who assumed command in a ceremony attended by cadets, senior members and parents. Freedlander has a long history in the Civil Air Patrol, and we're fortunate to have him leading our efforts to mentor cadets and serve the local community.
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Mission to Mars
Top right: Fairfax Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol cadets practice drill during their weekly meeting. While there is no expectation to join the military to participate in CAP, cadets learn discipline and bearing by emulating the customs and courtesies of the armed services.
Top left: 2d LT Kenyon Reid, National Capital Wing, Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Officer, referees a "Mission to Mars" planning contest. Cadets were presented with the challenge of devising a plan to launch a rocket to Mars, given limited resources and funding. The contest introduced cadets to the challenges of space launch.
Civil Air Patrol cadets are always up to something ... If you're between the ages of 12 to 18 and looking for something "different" to do, this is it!
Learn more: http://www.dc053.natcapwing.org/new-members/
Fairfax Composite Squadron, CAP
Top: Fairfax Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol cadets get some exercise during one of their weekly meetings 27 March.
Bottom, left: Cadet Pravani Ravella (left) checks his run time after a physical fitness test.
Bottom, middle: Cadet Cassie Freedlander proudly shows her self-made rubber-band-powered glider to her squadron. Her school participated in a statewide "Science Olympiad," finishing 6th out of 25 schools in Virginia.
Bottom, right: Cadet 1stLT Abigael Faber monitors cadets performance during an evening run.
In addition to learning about aerospace education and leadership development, physical fitness is a routine part of Civil Air Patrol meetings. Whether at the National Capital Wing, Civil Air Patrol or at a squadron near you, #CAPCadets are always up to something!
Fairfax Squadron Orientation Flights 25 Mar 2017
Colonel Bruce Heinlein, Civil Air Patrol Mission Pilot (top, right,) teaches #CAPcadets Lee, Shaw and Bahceci (L to R) about the capabilities of the Cessna before providing them with an orientation flight near Ft Belvoir, VA, 25 March. The Fairfax Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol programs help expose young adults to aviation, but they are also a good way for teens to do something fun while learning with their peers.
Civil Air Patrol was shown on the national TV coverage of the National Memorial Day Parade! Proud of our Fairfax cadets and senior members that took the time to remember the fallen.
Fairfax Year in Review 2013
Take a look at our squadron in action!
A local squadron of Civil Air Patrol's National Capital Wing. 
