News & Events

Thunderbird News & Events

September 2007

29 September 2007 - Mission to Mars

Challenger Center, Houston-The goal? Launch a space craft with 10 crew members in to space, land on Mars, launch back into space and return to Earth with a stop on the moon in between.

June 2007

4 June 2007 - Thunderbird Participates in Welcome Home Troops Parade

KATY, TX- Thunderbird Composite Squadron was invited to be a part of the Katy “Welcome Home the Troops Parade” on Saturday June 2, 2007 in Katy, TX.

March 2007

20 March 2006 - Texas Wing Members Earn VFW Awards

VFW Post 9182, Katy TX- On Tuesday March 20, 2007 three members of Texas Wing Group IV were recognized for their dedication to the community with plaques and ribbons.

October 2006

20 October 2006 - Group IV Cadets Enjoy C-17 Orientation Flight

Ellington Field, TX- The skies over south east Texas were clear and the air smelled sweet after heavy rain moved though just a few days before.

17 October 2006 - Mitchell Promotions at Thunderbird

West Houston Airport- Thunderbird Composite Squadron promoted five members on a fine fall evening while family and friends looked on.

September 2006

5 September 2006 - Two Thunderbird Cadets Earn Billy Mitchell Award

Houston, TX- Two Thunderbird Composite Squadron cadets earned the Billy Mitchell Award and promoted to Cadet Officer in a ceremony Tuesday September 5, 2006 at West Houston Airport...

May 2006

28 May 2006 - Thunderbird Color Guard Performs Missing Man Table

Texas City Dike- The Galveston County Vietnam Veterans of America  held a Memorial Day “Watchfire Service” May 28, 2006.

19 May 2006 - Thunderbird Squadron Holds Field Training Exercise

West Houston Airport- Thunderbird Composite Squadron held an overnight FTX beginning Friday May 19. The camp out was staged on West Houston Airport property. The near by wooded area provided a perfect staging area for the "mission"...

April 2006

22-23 April 2006 - CAF Annual Open House a Success

West Houston Airport- The West Houston Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force held its annual open house April 22-23, 2006 at West Houston Airport. Many vintage aircraft were on display.

March 2006

25 March 2006 - CAP Cadets Post Colors at Republican Delegate Convention

Ft. Bend County, TX- The Ft. Bend County Republican senatorial convention got underway Saturday March 25, 2006 with a prayer and patriotic flag ceremony.

6 March 2006 - Thunderbird Cadets Receive VFW Award

Katy, TX- VFW Post 9182 held its annual awards ceremony Monday March 6, 2006. Navy Sea cadets and Civil Air Patrol cadets posted the colors...

February 2006

10-12 February 2006 - Texas Wing Cadet Competition 2006

Camp Mabry, Austin, TX- Texas Wing Cadet Competition was held at National Guard base Camp Mabry, Austin, February 10-12, 2006...

6 Feburary 2006 - Texas Wing Cadets Enjoy AE Discussion On The Subject of Airport Management

West Houston Airport, Houston, TX- Thunderbird Composite Squadron learned about another side of aviation for the Aerospace night on Tuesday February 6, 2006.

January 2006

31 January 2006 - Thunderbird Enjoys 5th Tuesday

Houston, TX- Thunderbird Composite Squadron enjoyed the first “5th” Tuesday of the year January 31, 2006 at Laser Quest...

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