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Orientation flight

A Civil Air Patrol pilot taxis out with cadets on an orientation flight

Wreaths Across America

Cadets place wreaths on the graves of those who served at DFW National Cemetary.

Congressman Jake Ellzey attended our Change of Command Ceremony

Congressman Jake Ellzey pictured with a cadet at our Change of Command Ceremony on May 21, 2023.

Adults can join CAP too!

Adults who join CAP are called Senior Members. Pictured here is Captain Williams receiving her rank from Col Bill Schroder, Texas Wing Commander.

Medical Orientation Training School (MOTS)

In Civil Air Patrol, there are opportunities outside of your local squadron. Pictured here are cadets who were selected from all over the country, including Alaska, New Mexico, New Jersey, and even Puerto Rico, who gathered in Nacogdoches, Texas at the Texas Wing Headquarters to participate in MOTS. Here, cadets learned about lifesaving skills and medical careers. One of our cadets from Redbird Composite Squadron attended this year!

Cadets learn about drill

In CAP, cadets learn about drill at our weekly meetings.

Orientation flights are fun!

Cadets have opportunities to FLY, not just ride, in a plane!

Learn about Aerospace

Learning about aerospace is more than just reading about it in a book. In Civil Air Patrol, cadets get hands on experience learning about aviation.

Cadets learn about color guard

Cadets practice color guard at our meetings.

Congressman Jake Ellzey

Congressman Jake Ellzey received an Honorary Congressional membership into the Civil Air Patrol and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on May 21, 2023. He is pictured here with the Texas Wing Commander Col Bill Schroder.

Aviation Discovery Fest 2024

One of our favorite times of the year is Aviation Discovery Fest. This year on October 4 - 6, the Commemorative Air Force hosted Aviation Discovery Fest at Dallas Executive Airport. It was a weekend full of aerospace experiences. Redbird Composite Squadron provided the flight simulator and helped visitors experience the excitement of flight.

Redbird Composite Squadron 2024

Redbird Composite Squadron cadets at Dallas Executive Airport.

Lt Col Jenkins

Lt Col Jenkins is Redbird Composite Squadron's Commander.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

On March 17, 2024, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett was inducted as a member of Civil Air Patrol's Congressional Squadron and received the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel. Redbird Composite Squadron was honored to host the event.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Redbird Composite Squadron

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Redbird Composite Squadron.

Fourth of July Parade 2024

Cadets from Redbird Composite Squadron at the annual 4th of July parade in Duncanville.

Guest Speaker Jack Eagan

Redbird Composite Squadron was honored to have Jack Eagen, who attended the United States Military Academy (West Point) and became a helicopter pilot, as a guest speaker. Our cadets learned about the admission process, and what life is like in the military academies.