Civil Air Patrol - Knight Squadron, Community Contributor

William P. Knight Composite Squadron (VA-007), aka the Knight Squadron, consists of nearly 70 adult and youth members from diverse backgrounds, volunteering together to serve our community, state, and Nation. We are active within Northern Virginia, most notably, the Herndon, Reston, Drainsville, Dulles, Chantilly and Sterling areas.

Civil Air Patrol senior members are adult volunteers (ages 18+) who want to use their experiences and skills to serve their community. Senior members serve as pilots, aircrew, radio operators, administrators, public affairs officers, ground team members, and mentors for youth.

If you are a professional in almost any field, we can show you how to use your skills in a volunteer setting help provide aerospace education, emergency services, and youth leadership development. Or, we can introduce you to activities that are totally different from your day job.

Civil Air Patrol cadets (ages 12-21) are inducted into the Cadet Program which transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders. The program follows a military model and emphases U.S. Air Force traditions and values. Cadets participate in a wide variety of activities during their cadet career, but it all starts with the weekly squadron meetings. At weekly meetings, cadets learn how to wear the uniform properly, participate in physical fitness, and how to perform precise drill movements as a team. Cadets also engage in discussions related to one’s character and living the CAP Core Values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.