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8/3 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. Masks are required for all individuals when indoors. For more information, download our wing's Phase III Plan and visit the CAP COVID-19 Information Center.

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Fairfax Composite Squadron (DC053) in VA

Location: American Legion Post 177
3939 Oak St, Fairfax, VA 22030

Meetings: Mondays

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.

Monday Activities Planned Uniform of the Day
1st to be determined (TBD) TBD
2nd TBD TBD
3rd TBD TBD
4th TBD TBD
5th TBD TBD

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 is interviewed on a local talk show.
A cadet is interviewed on a local talk show.
Cadets spend the weekend with an Air National Guard F-16 fighter squadron.
Cadets spend the weekend with an Air National Guard F-16 fighter squadron.
Cadets bounce around for physical fitness training.
Cadets bounce around for physical fitness training.
Cadets participate in the National Memorial Day Parade.
Cadets participate in the National Memorial Day Parade.
Cadets march in a City of Fairfax parade.
Cadets march in a City of Fairfax parade.
Cadets learn to play chess.
Cadets learn to play chess.
Cadets in formation with a droid.
Cadets in formation with a droid.
A cadet uses a direction finder to track down a practice ELT.
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)
  • MAR Squadron of Distinction (2019)
  • Squadron of Merit (2018)

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Squadron Commander's Bio

Bio coming soon.

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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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