​The Bethesda-Chevy Composite Squadron has continued to train, develop, and mentor leaders of character since its inception in 1965. Currently meeting in Gaithersburg, Maryland, we are a local unit of the Civil Air Patrol.  As a volunteer organization and part of the Official Auxiliary of the United States Air Force, we are charged with the implementation of three Congressionally-mandated missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services. 

Thanks to the hard work of our volunteer airmen, we take pride in our Squadron's history of excellence.  In 2012, we were recognized as one of Civil Air Patrol's National Squadrons of Distinction.  More recently, the Squadron has been recognized with the Quality Cadet Unit Award from 2014-2024 and was awarded the Squadron Aerospace Achievement Award for 2019-2023.  Also in 2015, the Squadron was recognized as the 2015 Maryland Wing Squadron of the year, 2015 Group I Squadron of the Year, and even celebrated its 50th anniversary!  In 2016 and 2017, the Squadron's Ground Team was recognized as the Maryland Wing Ground Team of the Year and also earned the Middle East Region Ground Team of the Year in 2016 and 2017.   In 2020, the Squadron was recognized as the Group 1 Squadron of the Year. The Squadron has also been recognized as the Maryland Wing Squadron of Merit for 2021/2024! 

As a composite squadron, our membership consists of cadets (ages 12 through 20) and senior members (ages 18 and above). We meet weekly, every Thursday from 1900 (7:00 pm) to 2130 (9:30 pm), at the Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters located at 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.​ Please see our calendar and meeting/event information below for more about upcoming activities. If you are interested in joining our organization, we welcome you to any of our weekly Thursday meetings to observe, meet our staff, and learn more! 

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Congratulations to our September 2024 Promotions!​​


Cadets:


Cadet 1st Lt. Myra Boppana

Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Gemma Andrews

Cadet Master Sgt. Theo Ter Haar

Cadet Tech Sgt. Ella Jackson

Cadet Tech Sgt. Isaac Steenson

Cadet Staff Sgt. Larenzo Martin *WRIGHT BROTHERS AWARD*

Cadet Staff Sgt. Jeevesh Shrestha *WRIGHT BROTHERS AWARD*

Cadet Senior Airman Siddhant Shenai

Cadet Airman 1st Class Sanjana Amara

Cadet Airman 1st Class Rithika Venkatesh

Cadet Airman 1st Class Paul Tang

Cadet Airman Aleksander Rizzo

Cadet Airman 1st Class Adah Crary

Cadet Airman Mathias Bizuayehu

Cadet Airman Gabriella Blasic

Cadet Airman Jack Brennan

Cadet Airman Jack Diamond

Cadet Airman William Foster

Cadet Airman David Freeman

Cadet Airman Jordan Maisiri

Cadet Airman Roe Mcintyre

Cadet Airman Patrick Rivas

Cadet Airman Nicole Rivas

Cadet Airman Manyata Sasanakoti

Cadet Airman Ethan Scott 

Cadet Airman Jeremiah Sprunger

Cadet Airman Levi Sprunger

Cadet Airman David Sprunger

Cadet Airman William Wroblewski





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Oct 5 MDWG Rocket Fest


Oct 5-6 Model Rocketry Building


Oct 11-13 Triple Play Weekend


Oct 19 MDWG Warrior Challenge


Nov 15-17 MDWG Conference




     ​​​​Next Cadet Great Start Cohort Begins  October 31, 2024

       Next Meeting

Upcoming Events

10 October 2024

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Location: Montgomery County PSHQ

               100 Edison Park Dr 

               Gaithersburg, MD 20878


Uniform: Fitness gear with water bottle


Agenda: Fitness Activity/Emergency Services 

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​​​**New/interested cadets and adult members are welcome to visit any Squadron meeting! Prospective cadets will be provided with their tentative report date for their Cadet Great Start Cohort**




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​​​​​BETHESDA-CHEVY  CHASE  COMPOSITE  SQUADRON 

Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing 


Welcome to our Squadron!