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Arlington Composite Squadron (DC026) in VA

Location: Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center
333 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
(in the community room to the right of the check-in desk)

Meetings: Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.

Squadron Commander: 1st Lt. Trent Jones
Email: dc026@natcapwg.cap.gov

Prospective Members: recruiting@natcapwg.cap.gov

As a composite squadron, the membership focus is on cadet, cadet sponsor, and active senior members. Weekly meetings are mainly aimed at advancing cadets through the CAP Cadet Program. A separate meeting may be determined for active senior members as needed.

Unit Charter Number: MAR-DC-026
Office Symbol: DC026

The standard weekly meeting schedule is as follows. Please check the Activities Calendar for updates. Squadron events have DC026 in the title.

Wednesday Activities Planned Uniform of the Day
1st ALL: Safety Briefing; Aerospace Education Class B / Corporate Service
2nd CADET: Physical Training; Leadership Athletic Apparel
3rd ALL: Aerospace Education; Character Development Class B / Corporate Service
4th CADET: Leadership ABU / Corporate Working
5th ALL: Professional Development ABU / Corporate Working

Note: Due to COVID restrictions, all meetings may be joined virtually. Check the Activities Calendar for updates.


Squadron Photos

Here's an inside look at the squadron:

A cadet takes his first orientation ride in a CAP airplane.
A cadet takes his first orientation ride in a CAP airplane.
Cadets explore an Air Force VIP aircraft.
Cadets explore an Air Force VIP aircraft.
Cadets fold the flag during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial.
Cadets fold the flag during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial.
Cadets learn about aerodynamics though paper airplanes.
Cadets learn about aerodynamics though paper airplanes.
Members practice search and rescue skills.
Members practice search and rescue skills.
Members pose in front of an Air Force VIP aircraft.
Members pose in front of an Air Force VIP aircraft.
A member sings the national anthem during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial.
A member sings the national anthem during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial.
The former squadron commander assists with a COVID support mission.
The former squadron commander assists with a COVID support mission.


Squadron Awards

  • Quality Cadet Unit Award (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

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