Two Hampton Roads Composite Squadron cadets have received top honors from VFW Post 2894, earning recognition for their outstanding accomplishments and service. Read more about their achievement and what it means for the squadron and community.
Virginia Wing's annual Cadet Competition brought together cadets from across the state for a day of challenge, teamwork, and achievement. See who earned top honors and what's next for the winning squadron.
LEESBURG, Va. (April 9, 2026) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified and approved a new system - the first of its kind in the United States - in August 2025 to provide situational awareness for non-FAA ATC towers. Last month, the Leesburg Executive Airport, home of Virginia Wing’s Leesburg Composite Squadron, announced the system went live in their temporary contract tower controlling Leesburg Executive Airport while its new air traffic control tower is under construction.
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (March 23, 2026) – Civil Air Patrol cadets from Burke Composite Squadron, located in Springfield, Virginia, competed in CyberPatriot, the Air and Space Force Association's National Youth Cyber Education Program. The team, nicknamed Cyber Monkeys, was one of the eleven All Service teams to compete in the CyberPatriot 18 National Finals held from March 21-23.
WINCHESTER, Va. (Feb. 27, 2026) – Civil Air Patrol’s Winchester Composite Squadron held a formal change of command ceremony last month, marking the transition of leadership from Lt. Col. Jacob Bixler to a new commander. Change of command ceremonies are among the most significant traditions in Civil Air Patrol, symbolizing continuity of leadership, responsibility, and mission. The ceremonial passing of the unit flag formally transfers that trust from one commander to the next in the presence of the squadron’s members.
RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 18, 2026) - Earlier this month, approximately 50 Virginia Wing members laced up their shoes, buttoned their blazers, and fastened their covers for State Legislative Day and the 2026 Aviation, Aerospace, and Advanced Air Mobility Legislative Reception.
WINCHESTER, Va. (Nov 30, 2025) – Civil Air Patrol’s Winchester Composite Squadron is leading the National Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day again this year at the Winchester National Cemetery on December 13. Anyone interested in participating in this free community event is invited to arrive at 11:00 am to lay wreaths. A ceremony will begin at 12:00 noon to honor those who gave their lives in service for our country. Any remaining wreaths will be laid after the ceremony.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Oct. 13, 2025) – Lieutenant Colonel Daniel “Bud” Oakey, of Roanoke, resident of Midlothian, and a member of Civil Air Patrol’s Virginia Wing, was inducted into the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society’s Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame during a special ceremony over the weekend.
WINCHESTER, Va. (Aug. 17, 2025) – Civil Air Patrol Lieutenant Colonel Dean “Norm” Anderson, of Winchester, has been selected as Civil Air Patrol’s 2025 Order of Daedalians Exceptional Instructor Pilot of the Year.
Congratulations to all members of Virginia Wing for being recognized by National Headquarters with TWO CAP Mission Awards for our work in 2024:
- Cadet Programs
- Homeland Security/Defense
