Prince William Composite Squadron
Virginia Wing, Civil Air Patrol
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The Civil Air Patrol is
the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Hurrican HannaPlease prepare yourself for the arrival of this storm. All CAP personnel and assets should make all preparations for the arrival of Hanna. Be prepared for activation in support of Homeland Security and Disaster Relief missions as assigned by the state. The CAP Van will be relocated to protect it. Contact Capt. Mike Conner or Maj. Covel for information. 30X may be relocated to HEF to ride out the storm. Monitor the wing listserver for updates. Please see these link to get update information on the storm and for emergency updates. Gov. Kaine's State of Emergency Statement... http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=330&z=1 Tropical Storm Hanna Situation Page link... http://www.vuetoo.com/vue1/SituationPageNews.asp?sit=1715 THE EMERGENCY EMAIL & WIRELESS NETWORK
What's New-Prince William Squadron personnel supported the Great Dismal Swamp Fire Mission. Details to follow... -Members of Prince William Squadron assisted in locating a missing aircraft at Warrenton Airport. Click here for the Press Release. -Members participated in the Urban Direction Finding (UDF) course held at Culpepper. They learned to assist in finding ELT's on airports and open terrain. See the newspaper article from the Star-Exponent.
Our MissionOur missions include emergency services (including airborne search and rescue), aerospace education, and a cadet program that provides discipline, citizenship, leadership and an introduction to military customs and courtesies to young people ages twelve through seventeen. We are also acquiring additional responsibilities in the area of homeland security. Prince William Composite Squadron is the largest and most active squadron in Virginia! We are currently seeking flight, ground, and office personnel as senior members, and highly motivated young people for our busy Cadet Program.
Squadron ProfilePrince William Squadron and the rest of Civil Air Patrol support the nation by providing trained individuals from the community to support many missions. We provide a low cost alternative to military assets while maintaining a high level of readiness. Civil Air Patrol conducts 95% of all inland search and rescue missions for the United States Air Force. Our 56,000 members of CAP are ready to serve their community, state and nation. Members of Prince William Squadron come from all walks of life. We have active and retired military, active and retired airline pilots, retired police to stay at home mothers. We are made strong by the varied backgrounds of our membership. Through their volunteerism we are able to accomplish many missions.
Meeting InformationMeetings are held every Tuesday night for cadets and the 2nd-4th Tuesdays for Officers (Seniors) from 7pm to 9pm. Meetings are at the National Guard Armory in front of the Prince William Fairgrounds on Rt. 234 in Manassas, VA. PLEASE remember to check the news for any information regarding closure of Prince William County Schools during times of inclement weather. Squadron Policy is to cancel meetings if PW Schools cancel daily or evening activities. Please go to the Prince William County Schools page for info on subscribing to their closings alert system. Click Here to go to our meeting locations page.
Contact InformationTo Contact Prince William please call or email our Recruiting Officer. He can also answer many basic questions about CAP or direct you to the correct individual.
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