In Memoriam: Colonel Steve Kuddes Col. Steve Kuddes, a 50-year member of Civil Air Patrol who has served his region, state, and community, passed away on September 1st, 2026, at age 71. Col. Kuddes served in various roles at all levels of the organization, serving as the Nebraska wing commander...
Minnesota Wing had a great drone day at Black CAP Saturday. Every cadet had the opportunity to earn the cadet sUAS badge and those that did all earned it. Adult members also earned their recreational pilots badge.
Communicators from Missouri Wing, North Central Region, and from across CAP participated in the recent 2026 Central States Communications Exercise -- officially the largest Public Safety Communications Exercise in the United States! With more than 350 attendees from 37 states and all 10 FEMA/CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) regions,...
Cadets from Missouri Wing's Platte Valley Composite Squadron enjoyed a mild September evening with a trio of aerospace education activities. First, Fizzy Flyers harness the power of chemistry in a small package launching mini rockets up to 10 feet in the air. Fizzy Flyers were led by Cadet Maj. O'Connell...
South Dakota Wing's Lincoln County Composite Squadron participated in National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a U.S. observance honoring the prisoners of war who endured captivity and remembering those who remain missing in action from conflicts throughout our nation’s history.
South Dakota Wing's Sioux Falls Composite Squadron manned a water stop at Mile 16 during the Sioux Falls Marathon last weekend. Members handed cups of water and snacks as they cheered on runners including fellow members of their squadron.
Missouri Wing was well represented at the 35th Annual Missouri State Emergency Management Conference held in Columbia, MO! Pictured is Missouri Wing Group III Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Jason Smallfield (center) with SEMA Director Jim Remillard (left) and SEMA Deputy Director Terry Cassil (right).
Over the last two days, Minnesota Wing air and ground resources have been supporting a missing person search run by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in northern Wisconsin. While the search remains ongoing, the primary search area has been heavily canvased and additional CAP resources are not required at this time....
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol members assembled a new Redbird TD2 flight simulator Sept. 5 at Fleming Field in South St. Paul.
The simulator is one of 15 Redbird TD2 systems purchased by Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters. It will support aerospace education activities and flight training within Minnesota Wing and can be packed into protective cases for transportation to region or national activities.
The future of aviation is being shaped in Lincoln, Nebraska, and the members of Nebraska Wing’s 155th Composite Squadron are leading the charge. At the Annual Girls in Aviation Day, hosted by Women in Aviation International at Duncan Aviation Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions, cadets and adult volunteers of the squadron...
