Fairfax Composite Squadron (DC053) in Va.

Location: American Legion Post 177 3939 Oak St, Fairfax, VA 22030 Meetings: Mondays Squadron Commander: Capt. Chris Freedlander 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.

Squadron Motto: "Fairfax Leads the Way!"

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

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:

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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)
• Squadron of Merit (2018)

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Squadron Commander's Bio

Bio coming soon.