North Central Region is saddened to learn of the passing of Chaplain (Col.) Vernon Harms last year at the age of 98. Former CAP Chief of Chaplains from 1991-1993, Chaplain Harms also served as a squadron chaplain in Kansas, Nebraska, and Oregon Wings, and as wing chaplain in Nebraska and Washington. He...
Members of Nebraska Wing's Capitol City Senior Squadron recognized Col. Darrell Nelson earlier this fall for a lifetime of aviation excellence after he received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, the highest honor presented by the Federal Aviation Administration to civilian pilots. The award was presented by Lt. Col. Mike Eisenhauer, a longtime...
North Central Region units and members participated in NASA's Aurora Watch mission! The Aurora Watch Mission is one of the newest additions to the Civil Air Patrol–NASA mission portfolio, expanding CAP’s role in supporting nationwide scientific data collection. Through this mission, CAP members collect ground-based aurora observations in support of...
This year's annual Kansas Wing Winter Encampment -- officially the 17th Kansas Wing Training Group -- was held at Camp Funston on Fort Riley, Kansas, from December 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Follow this year's Kansas Wing Winter Encampment activities via their SmugMug photo album! Link: https://photos.cap.gov/North-Central-Region/Kansas-Wing/Encampment/2025-KW-Winter
Separate from Wreaths Across America Day, members of Missouri Wing's Table Rock Lake Composite Squadron partnered with the local Branson Veterans Task Force to provide a color guard and place wreaths on veterans’ gravesites at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Branson, MO, as part of an annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day...
Members of Iowa Wing's Black Hawk County and Southwest Iowa Composite Squadrons participated with Iowa's Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Secretary of State Paul Pate in the America 250 Iowa kickoff in celebration of 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
Missouri Wing's Table Rock Lake Composite Squadron cadets assisting with the Holiday Blessings Store (community outreach) and shopping for the Holiday Assistance Program with Hollister Schools! Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/MOCAPNEWS/posts/pfbid0mJkLvFy9FJsX29Ajk5WT24E8a1sNoJbaUbCWYjp8ZgTFDqH7bvSMN6EuebEtsH8pl
Members and units from across all seven states of North Central Region participated in the annual Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 13, 2025, recognizing the service and sacrifices of veterans and their families. Bravo Zulu to our members for again participating in this worthy annual event! This year, 3.1 million...
In Memoriam - Maj. Marsha Williams North Central Region and Missouri Wing is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Maj. Marsha Williams at age 82 – mother of North Central Region deputy commander and former Missouri Wing commander Col. Erica Williams, and wife of former Missouri Wing commander...
Former North Central Region commander, and Missouri Wing commander, Col. Sean Fagan to retire as Chief of Police in Rolla, MO. =================== Public Announcement: Retirement of Chief of Police Sean Fagan– Effective June 15, 2026 The Rolla Police Department announces the upcoming retirement of Chief of Police Sean Fagan, who...
