Winter Encampment

 

Virginia Wing Winter Encampment 2024 (wENC24)

 

2024 Winter Encampment Dates: 28 Dec 2024 - 04 Jan 2025 (staff arrival 27 Dec)

Location: Raptor Town, Langley AFB, VA

 

Registration for students will open soon in e-Services' REGISTRATION ZONE! Cadet staff applications are CLOSED! 

Key Dates:

25-27 Oct 2024 - (rescheduled) Encampment Staff Training 1 (EST1) - Raptor Town (Joint Base Langley-Eustis)

1 Nov 2024 - Cadet Encampment Assistance Program applications open (e-Services)

15-17 Nov 2024 - Encampment Staff Training 2 (EST2) - Location - Raptor Town (Joint Base Langley-Eustis)

7 Dec 2024 - Encampment Staff Training 3 (EST3) - Location - Virtual

27 Dec 2024 - Encampment Staff arrival

28 Dec 2024 - 4 Jan 2025 - Winter Encampment

 

 

Students:

Registration through Registration Zone will be first-come first-served, but no confirmed slot until all paperwork, registration, and payment are complete. Limited slots available, apply and complete all elements to confirm your slot! 

 

Information for Parents:

Check out our Flickr account to see past photos!  https://www.flickr.com/photos/vawgcap/ 

 

Winter Encampment 2024 Leadership

Encampment Commander: Maj. Jim Godar

Encampment Deputy Commander for Support: Lt. Col. Charles "Chuck" Beeson

Encampment Deputy Commander for Operations: Maj. Jacob Bixler

 

Winter Encampment 2024 Cadet Leadership

Cadet Commander: Cadet Colonel Anna Stroz

Cadet Deputy Commander for Support: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Maddelyn Thornton

Cadet Deputy Commander for Operations: Cadet Captain Asher James

Cadet Command Chief: Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Leland Moore

 

TIPS:

We asked the encampment cadre to share what they wish they would have known at their student encampment. Here's what they told us:

• Bring cough drops!

• Think small. Bring travel sized toiletries instead of full size. 

• Blister pads are a must! 

• Ask questions! You're at encampment to learn so take advantage of it. 

• Major on the minors. It's the little things that matter at encampment. If you do well with the little and seemingly insignificant, you will also do well with the larger and more important.

• Use common sense when interacting with your Cadre. They're here to help you but they aren't here to babysit you.

• Bring pre-moistened towelettes to freshen up during the day.

• Wear your boots before encampment to a) break them in and b) make sure they are the correct fit.

• Start exercising for a few minutes each morning. 

• Start hydrating now!  

• Learn to use your diaphragm in advance. 

• Make sure you know how to perform some basic tasks before Encampment like wearing the uniform and the basic drill movements. That way when you arrive at Encampment, you can help your fellow students out.

• Start packing a few days before you leave and double check that you've got everything you need before you leave home. 

• Remember that the staff isn't tough on you because you are a bad cadet. They want you to be the best that you can be and they expect a high standard. 

• To save yourself time, learn drill well enough to pass up to the Achievement 3 drill test. 

• Make sure you're always checking on your wingman. Know how to look out for them, and get them help from a staff member if needed. 

• Make friends! It's incredibly likely that you will be seeing the cadet in your Encampment squadron again at other wing events. It's great to have old friends to reconnect with. 

 

Questions?

Have a question that you were not able to find an answer to on this site? Contact us! We will continue to update this site as more details become available!

Most administration questions can be answered by emailing winter-enc-da@vawg.cap.gov