Fairfax Composite Squadron (DC053) in VA

Location: American Legion Post 177 3939 Oak St, Fairfax, VA 22030 Meetings: Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Squadron Commander: Capt. Roland Wright Email: dc053@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.

Charter Number: MAR-DC-053
Office Symbol: DC053

The standard weekly meeting schedule is as follows. Please check the Activities Calendar for updates. Squadron events have DC053 in the title.

Squadron Photos

Here's an inside look at the squadron:

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A cadet is interviewed on a local talk show.

Cadets spend the weekend with an Air National Guard F-16 fighter squadron.

Cadets bounce around for physical fitness training.

Cadets participate in the National Memorial Day Parade.

Cadets march in a City of Fairfax parade.

Cadets learn to play chess.

Cadets in formation with a droid.

A cadet uses a direction finder to track down a practice ELT.

Squadron Awards

• Quality Cadet Unit Award (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022)
• MAR Squadron of Distinction (2019)
• Squadron of Merit (2018)

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Squadron Commander's Bio

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