In the largest number in recent memory, 30 members of Missouri Wing's Sedalia Cadet Flight and Lee's Summit Composite Squadron (25 cadets and 5 adult members) participated in the annual Missouri State Fair parade in Sedalia, MO -- getting dinner together afterwards!
North Central Region Seeks New Historian Have a minimum of a Senior rating and preferably a Master rating in the Historian specialty track. The Historian duties include: • Preparation of annual histories, which are mandatory for wings and optional for regions and other units. Actively monitor and assist...
Recently, the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron had the pleasure of hosting a visiting cadet from Guam, C/MSgt Olson, who was in the area with his family visiting grandparents. Squadron Commander,1st Lt Giddings, learned that Olson had not yet received an orientation flight due to his home squadron in Guam not...
On Thursday, 17 July 2025, Iowa Wings Black Hawk County Composite Squadron supported its first Red Cross Blood Drive. Nine squadron members donated blood, with an additional seven cadets attending as volunteers throughout the day. The squadron is proud to have met its quota of 30 blood units, which resulted...
Nebraska Wing's 155th Composite Squadron's recent Character Development class focused on a crucial skill for personal and professional growth; giving and receiving feedback. They explored the “Feedback Sandwich” method, emphasizing the importance of balancing praise and constructive critique. It’s not just about pointing out what needs improvement, it’s about creating...
Missouri Wing's Lake Ozark Regional Composite Squadron was able to participate in the final NASA Aviation Weather Mission on July 12th, 2025. They had total cloud cover for the first half of the mission so they participated in the Tree Calibration Calculations. Cadets used a sextant and trigonometry to help calibrate...
South Dakota Wing's Lincoln County Composite Squadron's C/2nd Lt. Lillian Williams was recognized as the 2025 VFW Cadet Officer of the Year for South Dakota! From the SDWG Skychaser newsletter: "C/2d Lt. Lillian Williams has displayed exceptional leadership as a new cadet officer in the Lincoln County Composite Squadron (LCCS). She has actively...
Minnesota Wing conducted a jam-packed day of sUAS training recently at Camp Craig. Col. Mike Beason from South Dakota Wing and NESA instructor was gracious enough to train members on the Wingtra GEN II and the Skydio x10D. Many members completed their CAPF5U on both. (Photo credit: Lt. Col. Tom Fitzhenry)
"Sixty-six members from three North Central Region wings — Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska — made a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, encountering not only glimpses of World War II history but also the rare opportunity to witness the fini flight of the retiring 509th Bomb Wing commander, who’s...
Missouri Wing and North Central Region are saddened to announce the passing of Lt. Col. Troy Campbell, former NCR Deputy Chief of Staff for Emergency Services and MOWG Vice Commander, on June 23, 2025, at the age of 70. Lt. Col. Campbell was a Cyber Threat Intelligence Program Architect for the...
