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| Road March It is important to show up to the field with the proper equipment. It is even more important that each ground team member be able to carry it all over long distances. Here, ground team members walk the final two kilometers that ended WINTEX IV. |
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Model Rocketry Part of CAP's aerospace education program includes studying, building, and launching rockets. Each year, Fairfax Squadron has two launch activities. |
| National Capital Wing
Patch There are 52 Wings in CAP. Each state is considered a "Wing". However, Puerto Rico and our Nation's Capital make up the two extra wings. National Capital Wing, or NATCAP, is comprised of units within the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland. This is the patch we proudly wear. |
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TAC COMEX XXV 1st Lt Tom signals aircraft overhead at TAC COMEX XXV at Ft. A.P. Hill, VA. |
| Middle East Region SAR
College 2d Lt Sandy during a break at the 2003 Middle East Regio Search and Rescue College held at Ft. Pickett, VA. |
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Drill and Ceremonies Military drill is a part of the cadet program and leadership labratory. Each cadet must demonstrate their marching skills before earning their first stripe. Many cadets compete in drill competitions. |
| Preparing Gear It is essential that trainees take the time to prepare their gear for field training. Here, a new senior member re-packs his gear after a pre-deployment inspection. |
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Marshalling Aircraft For those who don't wish to fly or work on ground teams, some will work in support of air operations as flightline marshallers. |
| TAC COMEX 2002 Working for the aircrews. Lt Col Kirt conducting ground to air signaling. |
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Field Shelters 1st Lt Josh instructs trainees on setting up field expedient shelters during survival training. |
| Pararescue Orientation
Course (PJOC) The ultimate challenge, PJOC. Run by Air Force PJ's, PJOC is the most physically demanding special activity has to offer. Live under a parachute, eat MRE's, rappel, run, and even spend a little time in the water. Click on the patch to learn more. |
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30 Members Turn Out For
Training 30 Members from National Capital Wing turned out for the fourth annual winter operations exercise in December 2003. |