Leesburg Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, VA117

01/23/2020

At this week's meeting, 21 January 2020, cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron participated in a leadership class and an emergency services class. There was drill practice and inspections shortly afterwards. Promotion boards and testing were also conducted. Great job cadets and seniors!
To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check out our website: Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov
#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP

01/12/2020

9 Reasons You Should Be A Pilot

9 Reasons You Should Be A Pilot

Thinking about becoming a pilot? Here are 9 reasons why you should start right now.

01/12/2020

On this day in 1935:

Amelia Earhart's Hawaii-to-California flight
On this day in 1935, Amelia Earhart, one of the world's most celebrated aviators, made the first successful solo flight from Hawaii to California, a distance longer than that from the United States to Europe.
#HawaiiToCalifornia

01/07/2020

Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol is emphasizing senior member character and leadership through new guidelines published as part of National Commander Maj. Gen. Mark Smith’s emphasis on the organization’s core values. The document is designed to help “engage senior members in a meaningful learning experience through the use of case studies to apply the core values of Civil Air Patrol to both their personal and professional lives.”

01/05/2020

Congratulations to all on milestone promotions in December 2019!

#MilestonePromotion

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VIrginia Wing,

Happy New Year!

Here are the Milestone promotions for December, 2019.

V/r
"Deano"

Col Dean E. Gould
Virginia Wing Commander
(C) 757.869.8622
U.S. Air Force Auxiliary
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vawg.cap.gov

12/31/2019

There is no meeting tonight.

OUR NEXT MEETING will be held JANUARY 7, 2020 at the Armory.

Happy New Year!

12/31/2019

On behalf of the officers and cadets of Leesburg Composite Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron, I would like to wish everyone and your families a very Happy New Year! May the New Year bring you happiness, peace, and prosperity. Wishing you a joyous 2020!

#NewYear2020
#LeesburgCAP

Major David Thornton
Commander, Leesburg CAP Squadron

12/28/2019

CAP Cadet Programs

CAP Cadet Programs

Tick, tock, tick, tock. Time is running out to receive priority consideration for National Cadet Special Activities & Flight Academies. Apply by 2359CST on 15 Jan to be considered "On-time." Go to NCSAS.com for a list of national activities and the link to the eServices application site. And don't forget to go to https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/cadetinvest to apply for scholarships and financial assistance programs. Cadet Lift and Take-off Programs are designed to help cadets who need financial assistance to attend an activity. These programs will pay for travel and tuition! Deadline for these assistance and scholarship programs is 1 Jan, also in eServices.

12/20/2019

At this week's meeting, 17 December 2019, cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron participated in a leadership class and learned about national security. Some flights also held inspections. Great Start Flight participated in a team building exercise and also learned about the Wingman concept. Academic testing was also available to those who needed it.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check out our website: Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov
#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP #AerospaceEducation

12/14/2019

Wreaths Across America - Official Page

Where are you honoring veterans and playing a part today? #PlayAPart2019

12/13/2019

At this week's meeting, 10 December 2019, cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron participated in an aerospace education class and learned about airport systems. The Great Start flight staff also taught new cadets the basics of CAP, such as basic drill movements. Promotion boards and academic testing was also available to those who needed it.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check out our website: Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov
#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP #AerospaceEducation

12/10/2019

Leesburg Composite Squadron, tonight's meeting (12/10) will be taking place at Loudoun County Day School (20600 Red Cedar Dr) instead of the normal location.

It will be a normal meeting schedule with an early dismissal at 2045. Please expect to be picked up/leave at this time.

12/08/2019

At this week's meeting, 3 December 2019, cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron participated in a character development class and learned about the importance of humor and professionalism while Great Start was giving new cadets important lessons such as a uniform class. Drill practice and promotions took place near the end of the meeting.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check out our website: Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov
#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP

12/02/2019

Last week's meeting, 26 November 2019, was focused on physical fitness. Cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron participated in PT tests and other physical activities.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov

#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP #PTnight

11/26/2019

At this week's meeting, 15 November 2019, cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron participated in various stations. These included a Leadership activity, a color guard information station, and a handful of flights practicing drill.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov

#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP

11/16/2019

At this week's meeting, 15 November 2019, cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron participated in Aerospace Education classes and Drill practice. There was also a short class, “Mitchell and Beyond”, for Cadet Chiefs and Officers.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check
Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov

#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP

11/16/2019

At this week's meeting, 15 November 2019, cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron participated in Aerospace Education classes and Drill practice. There was also a short class, “Mitchell and Beyond”, for Cadet Chiefs and Officers.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check
Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov

#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP

11/12/2019

Vintage C.A.P. Civil Air Patrol Plastic Ribbon Jimmy Doolittle Achievement, which was used from 1964 to 1985.

The Jimmy Doolittle Achievement marks promotion to Cadet Senior Master Sergeant along with completion of all required trials up to that point in the Cadet's training. It was redesigned in 1985.

11/09/2019

Leesburg Civil Air Patrol partnered with VFW Post 1177 to distribute Buddy Poppies in support our military veterans!

#LeesburgCAP
#VFW1177
#BuddyPoppy

11/08/2019

VAWG Encampment

Virginia Wing Summer Encampment 2020 cadet cadre applications are now open!

#CivilAirPatrol #CadetsAreAwesome

11/03/2019

At this week's meeting, 29 October 2019, cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron celebrated Halloween with a multitude of festivities. Cadets participated in a costume contest, musical chairs, flight simulators, and tug of war. Thank you to all the cadets and senior members who made this party possible!

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov

#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP #HalloweenParty

11/03/2019

Last week's meeting, 22 October 2019, was focused on Physical Training. Cadets participated in Ultimate Frisbee, PT tests which consisted of pushups, curl ups, and the fitness gram pacer test, and other physical activities.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov

#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP #PTnight

11/01/2019

Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol

The Cadet Encampment Assistance Program is now open today, November 1st, for winter encampment applications! (summer will open 1 March).

Applications will close 2 December 2019 and all applicants will be notified of their status by 6 December at the latest.

Thanks to Air Force support, CAP has special funding available to cover encampment fees and uniforms with an emphasis on serving economically disadvantaged cadets through the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program or CEAP (say, "seep"). An inability to afford encampment should not hold back cadets who want to participate in encampment.

https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet/ceap

CAP Cadet Programs Civil Air Patrol #CivilAirPatrol #CadetsAreAwesome

11/01/2019

It is my honor to announce the squadron winners of the AE Achievement Award for 2019. Through the dedicated effort of the Sqaudron AEO, these squadrons completed the necessary requirements for earning this award. I want to thank the AEOs from these squadrons for their active and successful involvement in helping accomplish the AE mission and promoting an interest in Aerospace, Aviation and STEM.

This years winners are:

MAR-VA-089 - CAROYLN A. GUERTIN CADET SQDN
MAR-VA-117 - LEESBURG COMPOSITE SQDN
MAR-VA-088 - NEWPORT-NEWS COMPOSITE SQDN
MAR-VA-102 - PRINCE WILLIAM COMPOSITE SQDN
MAR-VA-094 - HANOVER COUNTY COMPOSITE SQDN
MAR-VA-007 - WILLIAM P KNIGHT COMPOSITE SQUADRON

Again thank you for all you do.

V/R
Deano

Col Dean E, Gould, CAP
Commander, Virginia Wing
Civil Air Patrol
U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

10/22/2019

Last week's meeting, October 15 2019, at the Leesburg Composite Squadron was focused on Emergency Services. Cadets participated in flight time, inspections, drill, leadership classes, and ICUT and MRO training. ICUT and MRO are training courses required to become a radio operator for Emergency Services.

To learn more about Civil Air Patrol or to join Leesburg Civil Air Patrol, e-mail [email protected] or check Leesburg.vawg.cap.gov

#GoCivilAirPatrol #LeesburgCAP #EmergencyServices

10/19/2019

Joint NC-VA Civil Air Patrol Winter Encampment

Senior Member and Cadet Cadre Applications are now open! Student applications will open by the end of the month!

Go to: http://www.vawg.cap.gov/ncvawinterenc

#CivilAirPatrol

Mid-Atlantic Region, Civil Air Patrol, North Carolina Wing Civil Air Patrol, NCWG Cadet Programs

Augusta Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Knight Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Lynchburg CAP, Tidewater Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Winchester Composite Squadron, Wallops Composite Squadron, Roanoke Composite Squadron CAP, Southside Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Group 4, Civil Air Patrol, Mid Atlantic Region, Virginia Wing, Newport News Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Carolyn A Guertin Cadet Squadron, Monticello Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Coastal Composite Squadron, Prince William Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Fredericksburg Composite Squadron, Leesburg Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, VA117, Burke Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Minuteman Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Hampton Roads Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Fort Pickett Composite Squadron VA-142, Virginia Legislative Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

10/17/2019

Gen Mike Holmes

Gen Mike Holmes

Civil Air Patrol is critical to Air Combat Command’s search and rescue mission.

CAP saved 117 lives in the past year by constantly improving their technology and techniques. The men and women of these search and rescue teams are a literal lifeline to missing persons across the country.

10/16/2019

Civil Air Patrol Begins Deploying Small Drones for Search and Rescue
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Civil Air Patrol is now using small drones to aid in search and rescue missions, according to an Oct. 10 release.

Unmanned aerial systems already capture images to support local, state, and federal emergency management agencies, but a recent search in South Dakota marked the first time the drones were used in a “real-world SAR mission,” Austin Worcester, CAP’s senior program manager for sUAS, told Air Force Magazine Oct. 11. #GoCivilAirPatrol
#DronesEmergencyServices
#SearchAndRescue

10/16/2019

Cadets? Are you interested in learning more about government? Applications for Civic Leadership Academy, one of Civil Air Patrol's winter national cadet special activities, opens today! The activity is February 22-29, 2020, and open to cadet officers who are at least 16 years of age. www.ncsas.com

10/12/2019

This Tuesdays meeting, October 8, was focused on Aerospace education. Cadets started their meeting with flight time, drill practice, and drill testing. The cadets then moved into the classroom to participate in a flight simulator hands-on learning experience with the Aerospace education team instructing them as they flew.

In addition, we had a Wright Brothers award promotion. Congratulations C/SSgt Ayazi.

10/11/2019

Cadets, Seniors, Parents you should all be proud of this accomplishment – we did it with a perfect score… Straight A’s… 100%
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I want to say thanks for all you have done this past year!​ ​ ​
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Receiving the QCUA is a group effort, it is not any one thing we do, but all of the things we ALL do!

One more test, the one more speech, another promotion, the new qualification, one more orientation ride, ​ another launch of a rocket – even the ironing of the uniform.
– it is all the pieces ​that make us a whole team, which allows us to be the best of the best!
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Our cadet program, and specifically all of Leesburg Composite Squadron is one of the best in the nation and I would like to remind you - you are all awesome.
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It is a pleasure to be of service to you all!

Thank you,
David Thornton, Major
Commander
Leesburg Composite Squadron (MAR-VA-117)
Civil Air Patrol

10/08/2019

Joint NC-VA Civil Air Patrol Winter Encampment

Senior Member and Cadet Cadre Applications are now open! Student applications will open by the end of the month!

Go to: http://www.vawg.cap.gov/ncvawinterenc

#CivilAirPatrol

Mid-Atlantic Region, Civil Air Patrol, North Carolina Wing Civil Air Patrol, NCWG Cadet Programs

Augusta Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Knight Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Lynchburg CAP, Tidewater Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Winchester Composite Squadron, Wallops Composite Squadron, Roanoke Composite Squadron CAP, Southside Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Group 4, Civil Air Patrol, Mid Atlantic Region, Virginia Wing, Newport News Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Carolyn A Guertin Cadet Squadron, Monticello Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Coastal Composite Squadron, Prince William Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Fredericksburg Composite Squadron, Leesburg Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, VA117, Burke Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Minuteman Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Hampton Roads Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Fort Pickett Composite Squadron VA-142, Virginia Legislative Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

10/08/2019

VAWG Encampment

Senior Members! It is time to begin planning for summer encampment 2020! We look forward to working and planning with you to make this one of our best encampments yet. Please consider joining us!

#CivilAirPatrol #VAWGENC20

Augusta Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Knight Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Lynchburg CAP, Tidewater Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Winchester Composite Squadron, Wallops Composite Squadron, Roanoke Composite Squadron CAP, Southside Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Group 4, Civil Air Patrol, Mid Atlantic Region, Virginia Wing, Newport News Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Carolyn A Guertin Cadet Squadron, Monticello Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Coastal Composite Squadron, Prince William Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Fredericksburg Composite Squadron, Leesburg Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, VA117, Burke Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Minuteman Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol, Hampton Roads Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Fort Pickett Composite Squadron VA-142. Virginia Legislative Squadron, Civil Air Patrol