On Memorial Day, May 30th, 2022, Hazel Swanson a local Cedar Falls resident was presented with a Congressional Gold Medal to honor her contribution to the nation's wartime effort in World War ll. This medal is similar to a medal that Congress honored CAP to recognize more than 120,000 members...
Civil Air Patrol's North Central Region has created an annual award named for Col. David Small, Jr., who died unexpectedly in December, 2021. “The Colonel David Small, Jr., sUAS Crewmember of the Year Award will recognize pilots and other crewmembers in CAP’s drone program,” said Col. John O’Neill, CAP North...
In Memoriam: North Central Region is saddened to learn the news of the passing of Lt Col Ralph M. Gibbons, of the Nebraska Wing Fremont Cadet Squadron. Lt Col Gibbons passed away on 1 April 2022 at the age of 84. A retired Major in the U.S. Air Force, he...
Another Great Minnesota Wing Aerospace Fling is in the record books! Over 270 people signed up for this exciting event on May 7, 2022, at Minnesota Wing Headquarters at South St. Paul Fleming Field. Activities planned included: - Rescuers rappel from a helicopter along with outdoor demonstrations - Partial hot air balloon...
Black Hawk County Composite Squadron Commander, Capt Alex Paul, recently presented Waterloo Regional Airport’s Director, Keith Kaspari with a Certificate of Appreciation during the monthly Airport Board of Directors meeting. Kaspari and the airport board have been instrumental in the success of the new unit. Recognizing our non-CAP partners who are instrumental...
Please join North Central Region on congratulating Col Mark Lahan as he assumes command of the Kansas Wing, as well as sincere gratitude to outgoing KSWG commander Col Roger Eaton for his years of service. https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/1561866640881590
With upcoming holidays and graduations, it's color guard season! North Central Region color guards from all wings are representing CAP in their communities! https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/1557737027961218 https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/1562617800806474
Iowa Wing conducted a wing-wide search and rescue exercise (SAREX) in Johnson county based out of the Iowa City Airport. Squadrons across the state conducted aircrew, ground team, and drone unit training along with the Johnson County Emergency Management Director -- involving not only Iowa Wing squadrons but also Michigan Wing, Missouri Wing, and...
South Dakota Wing members and units participated in a Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) based in Spearfish, SD, involving multiple training scenarios including a missing aircraft and a disaster relief photography task. https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/1557098631358391
Cadets in Lincoln County Composite Squadron will be studying rocketry for the next few months to allow them to achieve their model rocketry badges.
