Lexington Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

03/06/2025

A message from Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters.

In an effort to unify our messaging across Civil Air Patrol, we are thoughtfully updating our social media strategy, policies, and posts. This is a work in progress, and we are aiming to roll out a clear way forward that reflects our values; highlights the achievements of our members; reinforces our mission; and clearly illustrates our role as the Air Force Auxiliary.

02/14/2025

🚨 GOOD NEWS!!! 🚨

The 2025 Cadet Program dates are announced!
Cadet Training Weekend April 11-13, 2025
Encampment July 19-26 with staff arrival on the 18th.
Both events will take place at Fort Jackson, S.C.

Staff applications, Cadet Encampment Assistance Program applications, and student applications will open soon! Stay tuned, and make sure you're watching The Palmetto Flyer, social media, and checking your email regularly for the best information! (Check to be sure your eServices account has the best email address!)

01/19/2025

Stay vigilant!

Guidance continues to hone in on a potentially impactful winter storm by the middle of next week. There are still uncertainties in the forecast, but with cold air in place and a coastal low tracking off the Carolina coast, the setup favors wintry weather. Stay tuned to the latest forecast!

01/18/2025

**CAP LEXINGTON MEMBERS AND FAMILIES**

Capt DeMicco has emailed everyone that this Tuesday night’s unit meeting (21-Jan) is CANCELLED.

Col Brogan, Commander of South Carolina Wing, has issued a stand down for both Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the projected winter weather.

As always, you can check our website - Lexington.CAP.gov - for meeting details including cancellations.

Civil Air Patrol is America’s premier public service organization for carrying out emergency services and disaster relief missions nationwide. As the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP’s vigilant citizen volunteers are there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster...

01/07/2025

11/28/2024

11/11/2024

Today, we are thankful to all who have served! Happy Veterans Day! We salute you! 🫡🇺🇸

11/09/2024

Applications for the following Winter National Cadet Special Activities (NCSAs) close soon:

Civic Leadership Academy
National Character & Leadership Symposium

Apply in Registration Zone in eServices.

10/23/2024

What a wonderful meeting last night with LOTS of achievements and promotions! Thank you to all of our members, families and friends that came out!

Our Charlie Flight had *SEVEN* cadets earn their first achievement! Congratulations to C/Amn Crout, C/Amn Labelle, C/Amn Tandoh and C/Amn Reason that all received their Curry ribbon. Not pictured are C/Amn N. Britt, C/Amn H. Britt, and C/Amn Callahan who we also congratulate on a job well done! Big shout out to C/CMSgt Shane Berquist, Charlie Flight Commander, for leading another successful cohort!

The fun didn’t stop there! Congratulations to C/A1C Hendricks, C/MSgt Miller, and C/Capt Lever on their respective promotions and achievement completions.

Last but certainly not least, we have a new cadet officer!! Our Alpha Flight Commander, Cadet Melinda Kaye Mercer, successfully completed the milestone achievement of Phase II of the CAP Cadet Program, the Brigadier General Award!! Congratulations on your hard work and determination, Cadet Second Lieutenant Mercer!

Thank you also to our unit Character Development Instructor and South Carolina Wing Deputy Commander Maj Rachael Mercer for her fantastic and engaging forum on heroism.

CONGRATULATIONS ALL!! 🎉🥳👏🏼

10/10/2024

Save the date!
Early Bird Registration will open soon!

10/02/2024

Civil Air Patrol's South Carolina Wing Air Crew Members flew missions Monday, September 30, 2024, to assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in collecting photographs & aerial views of numerous sites throughout the state of South Carolina.

On Monday, September 30th, 15 aircrew members flew 5 aircraft to photograph requested sites and provided over 1,450 images to FEMA. Photographs provided by Civil Air Patrol to FEMA will assist those who are making decisions about asset allocation. Additionally, the photographs can be used to brief those who are assessing current damage as well as forecasting future damage or timelines for recovery. Ten additional members supported this mission through communications work, planning roles, and by serving in public information roles.

Members involved in Monday's emergency service effort responded from across the state--literally--with one air crew responding from Myrtle Beach and another from Spartanburg. Members from Charleston to Aiken, Greenville to Summerville to Anderson were part of Monday's missions, and many others will join them in the days to come, as the South Carolina Wing of Civil Air Patrol will continue to support FEMA requests for aerial photography and other missions as requested. With more than 1100 volunteer airmen throughout the state, serving the community after disasters like Hurricane Helene is part of the overall purpose of Civil Air Patrol. These members are dedicated to serving America's communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.

Pictured here:
1st Lt Katie Roberts and Capt Matt Lawton prepare their aircraft for Monday's flight.
Photo Credit: Lt Col David Roberts

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09/29/2024

Good evening, SCWG members:

*Thank you for communicating with your commanders & chain of command as we have performed wellness checks with all Group & Squadron commanders over the last 36 hours since Hurricane Helene moved through SC.

*Please continue to take care of your own welfare and that of your family--remembering that safety is paramount. We know many of you are affected by power & cell outages. If there are needs--please make them known so that if help can be provided, it can be arranged.

*The Command Team, ES, DO, SE, LOs, and Comms representatives are meeting daily and communicating frequently. Currently there is no direct tasking from SC EMD and our communication with Commanders will continue to be used to assess our ability to assist any other Wings/Region through the Area Command that has been established by Mid-Atlantic Region, Civil Air Patrol.

*We are ready to support when requested, thanks to volunteers like you.

*Things to note--
--Refresh & prep your own gear, uniforms, etc.
--Respond through the chain of command when asked about availability
--Refrain from self-deployment at all times
--Remember to check on your wingman
--Resist unnecessary travel right now, to preserve fuel & resources in short supply

09/25/2024

Thank you to all of our members, families and friends that attended last night’s squadron meeting! We had a packed schedule including a fantastic Character Development Forum on volunteer service led by Maj Rachael Mercer.

A HUGE congratulations to everyone that promoted and earned an achievement: C/Amn Cawood, C/TSgt Miller, C/MSgt Lever, C/CMSgt Mercer, C/CMSgt Hallas, and 1st Lt Trudel!! Outstanding job and well deserved!! 🥳

09/04/2024

What a great turnout for our Physical Fitness evening. C/Captains Lever and Reason had everything under control with a fitness program including a Pacer test and the other required exercises, then some fun PT games. Thank you to all our Cadets and Adult Leaders for all you do...

08/28/2024

We had a very business squadron meeting last night, Tuesday 27-Aug! We recognized SIX Cadet achievements!! Congratulations to C/Amn Hendricks, C/A1C Patel, C/A1C Rehman, C/A1C Smith, C/MSgt Lever, and C/Capt Lever! Great job and well deserved!!

After promotions, our Commander, Capt DeMicco, provided a safety brief on hurricane preparedness. Our unit Character Development Instructor and South Carolina Wing, Civil Air Patrol Vice Commander, Maj Rachael Mercer, led a fantastic forum on feedback for both our Cadets and Senior Members!!

Thank you for everyone that came out!

South Carolina Wing, Civil Air Patrol
Mid-Atlantic Region, Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps

07/31/2024

Last night's unit meeting was a busy one!! Thank you to all our members and guests that attended!

After our opening formation, SMSgt Fox provided a safety brief. Cadet Miller was presented with his Wright Brothers Award along with being promoted to Cadet Staff Sergeant. Cadet Captain Reason earned Achievement 12 of the Cadet Program. The SCWG Vice Commander Major Rachael Mercer taught a character development lesson on teamwork. Additionally, she presented TWO Amelia Earhart Awards to Cadet Captain Lever and Cadet Captain Reason, the capstone achievement of Phase Ill of the CAP Cadet Program.

To top it off, we had our Cadet Change of Command Ceremony. Spaatz Award recipient Cadet Colonel Nathan Mercer relinquished cadet command after serving over one year, and Cadet Captain Kaetlyn Lever assumed cadet command.

We are extremely proud and thankful for C/Col Mercer's leadership and subsequently celebrated with cake and other treats. Congratulations on a job well done, and congratulations to our new Cadet Commander, C/Capt Lever!

Civil Air Patrol
Mid-Atlantic Region, Civil Air Patrol
South Carolina Wing, Civil Air Patrol