Last Thursday, a bridge in Brookings was officially dedicated in honor of a fallen soldier, thanks to a submission made to the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) by David Walder, who conducted extensive research on the honoree. The ceremony took place at the VFW in Brookings, with the...
Please join North Central Region in congratulating Cadet Capt. Daniel O'Connell of Missouri Wing's Platte Valley Composite Squadron on being named the 2025 Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Cadet of the Year! Being recognized as the most outstanding CAP cadet in aerospace education is a true...
From radios to rope, and compasses to canteens. Thirty Minnesota Wing cadets and adult members gathered at the Phillipo Scout Camp in Cannon Falls, MN, this past weekend for the 2025 Minnesota Ground Team Academy. They learned basic first aid, land navigation skills, how to build shelters, how to prosecute an...
The Civil Air Patrol’s 2025 Command Council and National Awards Ceremony in Atlanta honored Minnesota Wing's Maj. Heike Dodge as the national Character Development Instructor of the Year. Dodge has served since 2016 with the Crow Wing Composite Squadron and also assists the Grand Rapids Composite Squadron, with involvement at Mankato and...
Through the work of Maj. (and Minnesota State Representative) Ron Kresha, August 19th is recognized as Minnesota Aviation Day in a proclamation signed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz! This announcement is the culmination of months of dedication to making this celebration possible. The designation underscores the essential role aviation plays in Minnesota’s...
Oldham, SD, celebrated its 26th year of Potato Days on Saturday, August 9th, with the South Dakota Wing's Big Sioux Composite Squadron from Brookings leading the way in the parade!
South Dakota Wing's Sioux Falls and Lincoln County Composite Squadrons supported the annual Discover Aviation Day at the Sioux Falls Airshow on August 6th! Discover Aviation Day is a STEM event celebrating science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and all things aviation. With over 30 Civil Air Patrol (CAP) volunteers from both...
Please join North Central Region in congratulating Minnesota Wing's Lt. Col. Stan Kegel's 40 years of service to Civil Air Patrol! (Lt. Col. Kegel, left, pictured receiving his award from Minnesota Wing commander Col. Jason Suby, right)
