Join North Central Region in congratulating Cadet Colonel Lillian Glover, of Minnesota Wing's St. Paul Composite Squadron, on receiving her General Carl A. Spaatz Award at a ceremony at Visitation School in Mendota Heights, Minnesota on the evening of Saturday, 30 September. The award was presented by Brig General Regena...
Outstanding efforts by Minnesota Wing's North Hennepin Composite Squadron to provide Minnesota State Senator, and Senate President pro tempore, Ann Rest, a flight over her district during her recent visit to the squadron! Story and photos link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid02sJPq6EJ28Wz3NdksHEnAGJmF98wP37odBhpF5LhwVfCvpn1nagpvcam6Ht722Lqpl
Join North Central Region in congratulating two NCR squadrons' success during this year's CAP National AE High-Altitude Balloon Challenge -- The Kittinger Cup! Missouri Wing's Trail of Tears Composite Squadron for placing THIRD in the nation for this year's overall Kittinger Cup award! Minnesota Wing's St. Cloud Composite Squadron for...
Great work by all Missouri Wing cadets in building and launching rockets at the October MOWG Aerospace STEM Academy held last weekend at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. There were three separate training levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced. Each level built a rocket pertinent to their expertise. Great weather on launch...
1st Lt. Garrett Thomas of Iowa Wing's Dubuque Composite Squadron took two local teachers and Aerospace Education Members (AEM) on their CAP Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) flight over their schools and communities! TOP flights provide outstanding STEM opportunities and experiences for our AEM's to bring back to their classrooms and...
With great assistance from the Minnesota Air National Guard, members of Minnesota Wing's North Hennepin Composite Squadron recently experienced a C-130 orientation flight! Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid02EdxuwKVMgqXuSXhCNkVwBLho1rwvwD2TRhASsad68swdSDCRs3ucrNoWqnEHhfNCl
North Central Region is saddened to announce the passing of Civil Air Patrol Patron Member, and U.S. Army veteran, Jason E. Smith – the husband of Missouri Wing commander Col. Jennifer Smith. He passed away on October 1, 2023, at the age of 49. Smith served in the U.S. Army...
Recently, cadets in Missouri Wing's Lee’s Summit Composite Squadron were introduced to engines in a new way – cutaway models. This demonstration was funded by a grant from the Air & Space Force Association; and the models, along with a comparison of actual gasoline and diesel engines, provided an engaging...
Great cooperation between multiple Kansas Wing and Missouri Wing units while assisting with the 2023 Garmin KC Air Show, held August 19-20 at the New Century AirCenter in New Century, KS, and featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! Units participating included: Kansas Wing's New Century Composite Squadron, Lawrence Composite Squadron,...
Members of Minnesota Wing's Crow Wing Composite Squadron, Tri County Composite Squadron, as well as current and former cadets, participated in the Bataan Memorial March in Brainerd, MN -- participating in either the 13.1 mile half-marathon or the 13.1 mile 35-pound ruck march. Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid0kUQBP3oaybBa9mKCwhzjjFTsD42quMevLqencN5zhePCdkQvrQGZpZvNr7aRK2Xnl
