Civil Air Patrol Coastal Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all‐volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force, which consists of regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, along with Air Force retired military and civilian employees. CAP, in its Total Force role, operates a fleet of 550 aircraft and performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 78 lives annually. Civil Air Patrol’s 56,000 members nationwide also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. Its members additionally play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet program. Performing missions for America for the past 75 years, CAP received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014 in honor of the heroic efforts of its World War II veterans. CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans.  Coastal Composite Squadron is a proud member of the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. With just over 1800 members in 24 squadrons across the state, the Virginia Wing of Civil Air Patrol uses its 24 vehicles and 12 single engine aircraft for serve the local community. In 2016, Virginia Wing participated in 16 Search and Rescue missions in addition to multiple disaster relief missions. Our pilots flew over 2000 hours in training time and service to the community. Nationally, it is estimated that Civil Air Patrol volunteer hours are valued at over $167 million as we perform missions for America. Enter the Camp Pendleton Military Reservation at the Main Security Gate off of 1200 S. Birdneck Road. Follow C Street until it ends and take a left on Rifle Range Road. Take the first right to Headquarters Road to the parking lot to the North of the Red Horse Squadron Building. The General Booth security gate is no longer open. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com , www.capvolunteernow.com and http://www.capgoldmedal.com/ for more information on Civil Air Patrol which will leave the .gov domain. Visit http://vawg.cap.gov/ for the Virginia Wing |
 About We are Civil Air Patrol Squadron MER-VA-095 serving Virginia's eastern and southeastern shorelines and the greater Hampton Roads area. Mission Supporting America’s communities with emergency response, diverse aviation and ground services, youth development and promotion of air, space and cyber power. Motto "Semper Vigilans" - Always Vigilant Join Us Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? Do you want to honor and serve America? Then become a volunteer in the Civil Air Patrol as a Cadet or Senior Member. Civil Air Patrol develops character and advances education. While many volunteer organizations perform activities our members complete missions for federal, state and local agencies and mentor future generations of leaders. Our actions restore hope, rebuild communities, and save lives. Young men and women can expect to be challenged and will be rewarded with the confidence, self-worth, and accomplishment that can only come from rising to the occasion and making a real and measurable difference when called upon. Coastal Composite Squadron meets Thursdays from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM at 203 Red Horse Drive on Camp Pendleton State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach. Enter Camp Pendleton from South Birdneck Road as the entrance off of General Booth is closed. For GPS use 1200 South Birdneck Road. A valid State Drivers License, Government or Military Identification is required to enter the facility. All vehicles must have current registration and state inspections. Only service or working dogs are allowed on the base. Phone: (757) 655-5095 Wreaths Across America*  Find Us on Facebook*  |
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