Nebraska Wing's 155th Composite Squadron's most recent character development topic was 'Counsel with Growth Mindset'. Growth Mindset builds confidence. Accept flaws and mistakes as opportunities for improvement. Recognize setbacks as a part of the learning process. See intelligence as something that can be developed. Embrace challenges, even probable failure. Be...
Despite frigid temperatures, cadets from the North Dakota Wing's 119th ANG Cadet Squadron took part in the annual Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade in downtown Fargo. This much-anticipated community tradition draws tens of thousands of spectators each year, and the cadets represented the squadron with enthusiasm and professionalism throughout the event....
South Dakota Wing Completes Annual Communications Exercise Last night, the South Dakota Wing put its communications network to the test during our required annual exercise. Members across the state checked in using VHF nets through as many SDWG repeaters as were available, and every participant successfully received and recorded message...
Congratulations to Col. Thomas Theis, North Central Region commander, on receiving the Air & Space Forces Association Exceptional Service Award! Presented by Sarah Wise, Chapter President, Air & Space Forces Associaton, General E W Rawlings Chapter, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (see photo). In recognition of exemplary leadership, dedicated service, and...
Congratulations to Cadet 2nd Lt. Michael Raus-Ocasio, from Missouri Wing's Harry S. Truman Composite Squadron, on being awarded the 2026 Aspire Aviation Scholarship contingent on him completing his private pilot single engine land knowledge test! The scholarship is generously offered by Aspire Aviation and covers up to 60 hours of flight training...
Bravo Zulu to Iowa Wing's Black Hawk County Composite Squadron's first Aerospace Education outreach event of Activity Year 2026 -- Thanksgiving Dinner with the Boys and Girls Club, light cleanup, and an hour-long Stomp Rocket construction & launch! Maj. Rob Green, 1st Lt. Loes, 1st Lt. DeFord, and SM VerDught...
North Central Region and Missouri Wing are thankful during this holiday season for the outstanding role our members and units take in supporting their communities. 2nd Lts. Theresa and Nelson Dunlap of Missouri Wing's Wentzville Composite Squadron delivered full Thanksgiving dinners (including pie and drinks) to all five Wentzville Fire Departments...
North Central Region and North Dakota Wing are thankful during this holiday season for our community support of our mission, members, and units! Organizations such as the Dickinson American Legion Post 3 in Dickinson, ND, for their recent donation supporting North Dakota Wing's Roughrider Composite Squadron! Funds donated help to provide uniform supplies...
North Central Region and Missouri Wing are thankful during this holiday season for our volunteer members who work hard to support each other and their communities! Members like Maj. James E. "Ed" Main of Missouri Wing's St Louis Composite Squadron who was recently honored with 50 years of service to Civil Air Patrol at this month's...
Missouri Wing's Lake Ozark Regional Composite Squadron participated in an Acu-Rite Professional Weather Station STEM Kit today! They ran several weather-related experiments after setting up their Acu-Rite Professional Weather Station STEM Kit. They also collected data from the Acu-Rite Professional Weather Station at two different locations, one at their meeting location...
