Newport News Composite Squadron

 

Upcoming Events:  Navy Helicopter Rides!!

-------See Lt Sherrod for details!

 

Who We Are

Newport News Composite Squadron consists of over 100 senior and cadet members from diverse backgrounds, volunteering together to serve our community, state and nation.

 

When/Where We Meet  Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm.

Cadets meet at Nelson Chapel in the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station (off base housing area)   

Senior Member meetings are held at Rick Aviation near the Newport News/Williamsburg Int'l Airport. 

 

Typical Schedule for Cadet Meetings on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm: 

1st Tuesday - PT and Aerospace Education (there is no official PT uniform--just wear a grey T-shirt w/ blue or black shorts)

2nd Tuesday - Flight Time and Leadership/Emergency Services (ABUs)

3rd Tuesday - Flight Time and Aerospace Education (ABUs)

4th Tuesday - Promotions/Awards, Character Development and Safety (Blues or nice civilian clothes)

5th Tuesday - Fun Night (details/location TBD)  Next 5th Tuesday is 29 Aug!

Meeting changes/cancellations are notified via email.  Please notify us in advance so we know to look out for you!

UPCOMING  EVENTS:

 21 Oct: GLIDER Orientation Rides (POCs: Capt Nissen and Capt Munger)

7 Nov: Navy Helicopter Orientation Rides (POC: Lt Col Benner)

12 Dec:  Christmas/Holiday Banquet

16 Dec: Wreaths Across America @ Yorktown National Cemetery

 

 

RECENT EVENTS:

25 March:  EST (Summer Encampment--Required Staff training--@ Wing HQ)

14-16 April:  MARSAR (Mid Atlantic Region Search and Rescue College)

28-29 April:  Virginia Wing Conference

5-7 May:  JBLE AIRSHOW!!!!!

7 May: Marksmanship Safety Course

26-28 May:  EST (Summer Encampment --Required Staff training weekend--@ Raptor Town)

30 May:  No 5th Tues Meeting This Month

June:  NNCS alumni Ethan Smallridge and Will Gryzen reported in to US Air Force Academy with the Class of '27!!

13 June: SPECIAL MEETING! DRONE & STEM COMPETITION

16-23 July: 2023 VIRGINIA WING SUMMER ENCAMPMENT

1 Aug: SPECIAL MEETING! Fort Eustis Obstacle Course

 9 September: Cadet Water Survival Course @ Fort Monroe 

30 September: Cadet Staff Training

6-8 October: Drill College (DCS) @ Raptor Town 

 

 

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2022 EVENTS & CELEBRITY SHOUT-OUTS

January, Rocketry at Woodville Park

February, Cadet Competition practice and Indoor Skydiving at Virginia Beach iFLY

March, Indoor Skydiving part II

April,  Drone demo

May, Marksmanship Safety Course with Lafayette Gun Club

June, CH-47 Helicopter rides!; NNCS alumni A. Elrahhal reported in to US Air Force Academy with the class of '26; Former NNCS Cadet Commander C. Song completed "4 degree" (freshman) year as USAFA '25

July, Virginia's Cadet Encampment

August, Cadets Gryzen and Smallridge start powered flights through Williamsburg Aviation Scholarships; Cadets Cortes and   M. Hallare start gliding through Tidewater Soaring Scholarships

September, the 192 WG Survival Instructor held a training event for cadets at Fort Monroe, Squadron Change of Command

October:  Brooks Crossing Community STEM Event

November: sUAS and aircrew support for ACC exercise at Langley AFB/NASA Langley

December:  Ground Team Training;  Squadron Christmas Party; Wreaths Across America

Contact us to find out how to expand your horizons with CAP!

Have further questions? Want to visit? Contact edith.nissen@vawg.cap.gov for prospective Senior Members or cari.sherrod@vawg.cap.gov for prospective Cadet Members and we will be in touch with you soon!

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