News - 2024 Archive

WINCHESTER, Va. (Nov 11, 2024) – 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 14. 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.

RICHMOND, Va. (Sep 28, 2024) – Virginia Wing launched aircraft from Roanoke and Newport News to provide aerial reconnaissance and photography of southwest and southern Virginia at the request of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management today.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- A legacy of excellence for Civil Air Patrol’s Virginia Wing continues as cadets from the Leesburg Composite Squadron have won second place at the highest level of Civil Air Patrol’s Cadet Competition program.

RICHMOND, Va. (Aug 9, 2024) – Two members of Civil Air Patrol’s (CAP) Virginia Wing were recipients of Virginia Aviation Awards at the Virginia Department of Aviation’s 2024 Virginia Aviation Conference. 

WINCHESTER, Va. (Apr 22, 2024) – Over 60 Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets from the Winchester Composite Squadron visited Shenandoah University’s Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning (SCiL) this past week and had a full evening of engaging with immersive technology and inspiration towards future careers.

Cadet Colonel Rachel Sherrod has recently earned Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet achievement, the General Carl A. Spaatz Award, recipient #2513, and the 88th cadet to receive this award in Virginia Wing since its inception.

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb 28, 2024) – Over 50 Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members from across the Commonwealth visited the General Assembly and met with legislators and other Virginia government officials during the 2024 legislative session earlier this month. Known internally as “State Legislative Day,” this was the fourth consecutive year the wing has brought members from across the state to visit the capital.

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb 2, 2024) – Civil Air Patrol (CAP) members from across the Commonwealth will visit the General Assembly and meet with legislators and other Virginia government officials during the 2024 legislative session on Wednesday, February 7th.