Fox Valley Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

FVCS Cadet Change of Command, August 2nd 2024

Congratulations to C/Capt Zielinski on becoming the next Cadet Commander of the Fox Valley Composite Squadron.
We hope that the next year, or longer, under his command will be fruitful and fulfilling for the Cadets in our squadron.

We thank the outgoing Cadet Commander, C/2d Lt. Troiani for his dedication as Cadet Commander of the Fox Valley Composite Squadron.
His leadership has shaped great cadets that are currently leading new cadets to the same greatness he caused.

Together we stay strong.

promotion post 3/29/24

Congratulations to Cadet Boyd for achieving the rank of C/TSgt

Together we stay strong.

Congratulations to Captain Concordia for becoming the new squadron commander of the Fox Valley Composite Squadron.
We hope that the next four years of her command will be full of development and growth for our squadron.
We thank our outgoing squadron commander, 1st Lieutenant Zaleiski, for his outstanding service to our squadron.

Together we stay strong.

Congratulations to Cadet H. DeKok for being Honor cadet of the encampment!

Congratulations to all the members of Fox Valley Composite Squadron that attended this year's Illinois Wing Summer Encampment. Those being cadets J. Hustan, H. DeKok, A. Ali, S. Ali, J. Stallman, G. Zielinski, B. Zielinski, P. Boyd, W. Robertson, and S. Ross.
Congratulations to Cadets B. Zielinski and S. Ross for staffing the encampment. Congratulations to Cadet H. DeKok for being Honor cadet of the encampment!

Our cadets are doing great at Encampment!

Congratulations to all the cadets that were promoted in February!!

Members of Colonel Shorty Powers Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, Fox Valley Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, and Thunder Composite Squadron participated on Thursday evening at the Westmont Car Show featuring emergency services vehicles (minus fire trucks who has their own night). A great exposure opportunity along with recruiting for both Cadets and Adult members.

📣 Calling all high schoolers interested in attending a U.S. service academy! I have the honor of nominating members of our community, and the application to be considered is now available.

The submission deadline is November 30th.

To learn more and submit an application, visit: https://underwood.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations/service-academy-nominations-faq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhooIopZvs8
Yesterday was the Charter Anniversary of our Squadron. To celebrate here is one of the best short vids from 2016. Still gives us chills to watch our fine adult and cadet members making a difference in our communities, states, and nation every. single. day.

CAP 75th Tribute Video (Short Version) Soon after N**i Germany declared war on the United States in December of 1941, waves of German U-boats attacked the shipping lanes along our East Coast as pa...

Squadron Portillo's outing!

Congratulations to Cadet Ross for making Cadet of the Month for January 2023!

FVCS Recruiting Event picture! We forgot to get one during the event, but we saw the sunset and couldn't resist. :D

Thank you, Sara Simon, for coming from Fermilab and talking to us! Thanks for a great time and for explaining your job to us.

Congratulations to cadet G. Zielinski on his promotion to C/SrA!

Congratulations to cadet H. De Kok on his promotion to C/Amn!

Check out the Fox Valley Composite Squadron 2022 - 2023 Recap Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SSFVQbJfaI

FVCS 2022 - 2023 Recap Video Fox Valley Composite Squadron 2022 - 2023 Recap Video! I apologize for some pictures being really fuzzy, but that is because they were taken in a smaller re...