Sulphur Springs Composite Squadron (TX-450)

Our Motto is "We Rise Above" derived from the three meanings in latin that all translate to this one phrase.  

We Rise up in the morning early and energized to face the challenges of each new day.

We Rise  to the challenges climbing up and advancing our skills and character daily.

We Rise Above our peers to excel in everything we place our focus on.

Core Value: Excellence

Uniforms that fall within regulations helps cadets strive toward excellence, even in their outward appearance.

Core Value: Integrity

Through a monthly character development curriculum, cadets learn what it means to be a person of integrity.

Core Value: Volunteer Service

TX-450 opens the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade.

Core Value: Excellence

At a Color Guard Academy, TX-450 was represented by 8 cadets, three of which were on this first place team.

Core Value: Excellence

Cadets work through a physical training (PT) component based on Air Force standards.

Core Value: Respect

Striking the colors. Cadets learn to fold our nation’s flag according to appropriate etiquette.

Core Value: Respect

Squadron members volunteer their time to assist Wreaths Across America commemorate those who have paid the ultimate price for us.

Aerospace Education: Learn to Fly

Cadets learn the fundamentals of gliding, from assembling the glider, to being part of a ground crew, and flying it! This cadet is learning how to attach the glider tow line to the tow plane.

Aerospace Education: Learn to Fly

Learning principles of flight on the ground.

Aerospace Education: Rocketry

These cadets are testing their rockets, during an activity at encampment.

Aerospace Education: Cyber Patriot

Created by the Air & Space Forces Association, the core of the program is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, the nation's largest cyber defense competition that puts high school and middle school students in charge of securing virtual networks. 

Cadet Programs: Encampment

At encampment, cadets learn the basics of cadet life in an Air Force Auxiliary, how to follow, how to lead, and how to serve their local community, state and nation.

Cadet Programs: CTEP

The Cadet Training and Education Program teaches cadets various facets of leadership, in a multi-level program.

Emergency Services

Cadets learn urban direction finding skills, during a simulation exercise, searching for an emergency locator transmitter.

Emergency Services

One of our cadets joins other participants at Medical Orientation and Training School (MOTS), at Texas Wing Headquarters, to learn emergency services skills.

Teamwork

Many hands get the bugs off!