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!
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
Location: Montgomery County PSHQ
100 Edison Park Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Uniform: Fitness gear with water bottle
Agenda: Fitness Activity/Emergency Services
**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