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5/14 Update: Civil Air Patrol's National Capital Wing is now in Phase III of remobilization. This means that we are generally authorized to conduct all normal CAP activities in person, including overnight events; however, we must still follow CDC, CAP, state, and local health guidance, and restrictions that continue to exist for certain facilities. Masking will remain necessary for all CAP indoor activities or any outdoor activity where social distancing cannot be maintained. For more information, download our wing's Phase III Plan and visit the CAP COVID-19 Information Center.

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Mount Vernon Composite Squadron (DC045) in Va.

Location: Davison Army Airfield
Britten Dr, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

Meetings: Thursdays

Squadron Commander: Maj. Luis Aponte

Email: dc045@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 for active senior members is held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. A wing-wide aircrew meeting is also held at this location on the second Thursday of the month.

Charter Number: MAR-DC-045
Office Symbol: DC045

The standard weekly meeting schedule is as follows. Please check the Activities Calendar for updates. Squadron events have DC045 in the title.

Thursday Activities Planned Uniform of the Day
1st Cadets Only for Physical Fitness & Training PT Gear
2nd Cadets for Leadership Training + Active Senior Member Meeting & Wing Aircrew ABU or Polo
3rd Cadets Only for Aerospace Education Training ABU
4th Cadets for Promotions & Character Development + Active Senior Member Meeting Blues (Class B)
5th TBD TBD

 

Squadron Photos

Here's an inside look at the squadron:

Cadets preparing for a glider orientation flight.
Cadets preparing for a glider orientation flight.
A group photo after a tour of an Air Force tanker aircraft.
A group photo after a tour of an Air Force tanker aircraft.
Cadets taking a physical fitness test.
Cadets taking a physical fitness test.
A Coast Guard helicopter intercepts a CAP aircraft during a training exercise.
A Coast Guard helicopter intercepts a CAP aircraft during a training exercise.
A cadet scores 100% on an online exam.
A cadet scores 100% on an online exam.
Cadets learn about ELTs.
Cadets learn about ELTs.
An aircrew flies a proficiency training flight.
An aircrew flies a proficiency training flight.

Squadron Awards

  • Quality Cadet Unit Award (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020)
  • National Squadron of Distinction (2014)
  • MAR Squadron of Distinction (2014)
  • Squadron of Merit (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019)
  • 1st Place Tie at National Agility Prime Cadet Competition (2020)
  • 1st Place at Wing Cadet Competition (2021)

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Note: Beginning July 1, 2015, a DOD I.D. card became required for base access. Please email the squadron for assistance on gaining base access if you do not have a DOD I.D card. If already a CAP member, a CAP I.D. alone is insufficient, so please work with squadron leadership to obtain a base visitor pass.

National Capital Wing Address

200 McChord St., SW
Suite 111
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC 20032

202-767-4405 202-767-4405

info@natcapwing.org

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Supporting America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, space, and cyber power.

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