Winchester Civil Air Patrol Cadet Awarded Flight Training Scholarship

WINCHESTER, Va. (April 20, 2025) – Civil Air Patrol Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Alekzander “Zander” Rogers, of Winchester, has been selected to receive a Civil Air Patrol scholarship from its Virginia Wing. This scholarship is an all-expenses-paid opportunity for Rogers to train and complete his solo flight and related training towards his private pilot certificate. He serves as the character development noncommissioned officer in charge with the Winchester Composite Squadron.

Rogers has had a long-standing passion for aviation. “For a while, I have wanted to be a pilot, and thanks to this scholarship, I am one step closer and am very grateful,” he said.

His impressive journey serves as an epitome to aspiring pilots within the squadron and beyond, showcasing the possibilities that can be achieved with the right guidance and determination. Rogers will continue to train out of Winchester Regional Airport in a Civil Air Patrol aircraft with certified flight instructors that are Civil Air Patrol adult volunteers.

Major Jacob Bixler, commander of the Winchester Composite Squadron, said, “Cadet Rogers is highly deserving of this scholarship. His dedication to any task that is assigned to him is inspiring and is a role model to many at the squadron. I am very excited to watch his continued progression as one of our nation’s future leaders and pilots!”

About Virginia Wing
Civil Air Patrol's Virginia Wing is home to 21 squadrons spread throughout the Commonwealth and has approximately 2,250 members, 12 light aircraft, 6 small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), and 28 multi-mission vehicles. These assets are available to federal, state, and local governments, as well as to emergency responders and law enforcement agencies to perform search and rescue, homeland security, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and counter-drug missions. For more information on Virginia Wing, visit the wing’s website at https://vawg.cap.gov.
 
About Civil Air Patrol
Founded in 1941 and established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later, Civil Air Patrol is chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for the purposes of youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. In an auxiliary role as a Total Force partner of the Air Force, CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and rescue, disaster relief, training, and education. Civil Air Patrol is dedicated to serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
 
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