We have two upcoming events, a control tower tour, and a search and rescue exercise. See the Activities page to sign up and for more information.
CAP Members Give Pledge of Allegiance at Super Bowl.
Apollo 8 was chartered as a CAP unit. (Ref: CAP Report to Congress 1969) The members of the crew (Borman, Lovell, and Anders) were all CAP members (Ibid.). Lovell was made a CAP member when he flew with Borman on Gemini in 1965. (Ibid.) Frank Borman was a former cadet. They gave the pledge of allegiance at Super Bowl III in Jan 1969.
O-Flights Cancelled
Due to inclement weather, O-Flights for Saturday, May 11th have been cancelled.
O-Flights 5/10-11
We will be having O-Flights Friday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Airport. Visit the Activities page to sign-up.
Group 3 Activity Day
On Saturday, May 18th, from 1200-1700, there will be a Picnic and Activity Day at Southern Park. Besides food and fun, there will be relay races, team building activities, volleyball, and more. The uniform will be PT and it will cost $5 (to cover lunch and everything).
This is a Group III activity, which means you will get to meet cadets from other squadrons. Our squadron will be taking a van, but space is limited.
See the Activities page to sign up.
Sign up for text alerts!
We have just added squadron text alerts to our webpage. Sign up for squadron text alerts using the sidebar widget to be updated about activities and in case of meeting cancellations.
VX-1 Tour
On May 11th, St. Mary’s squadron will be going on a tour to PAX to see the VX-1. If you would like to attend, be at the airport at or before 8:45 am. Plan to be back at 1:00 pm. To sign up, visit the Activities page.
Pilots Fight NTSB Over the Use of Emergency Beacons
View more videos at: http://nbcwashington.com.
Veteran Defense Panel Staffer Dies at 70
Veteran Defense Panel Staffer Dies at 70 By Frank Oliveri Roll Call Staff Jan. 14, 2013, 12:47 p.m. Courtesy Michael Jacobssen Roach, a combat pilot, served with the Thunderbirds, a flight performance team. Douglas C. Roach, the longtime staff director … Continue reading
Students get chance to let dreams take flight
Students get chance to let dreams take flight St. Mary’s students set sights high, study to become pilots By NICOLE CLARK, Staff Writer Boys and girls stretch their necks skyward and, often, throw their imaginations in full throttle when fighter … Continue reading




