Recently, members from South Dakota Wing's Rushmore Composite Squadron hosted an aerospace education display at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. Adult CAP members showcased the flight simulator and discussed aerospace education with potential youth members.
When a B-1 Bomber crashed during landing at Ellsworth AFB last year, the accident board called on South Dakota Wing, Civil Air Patrol for fast-turnaround airborne photography of the accident site. CAP photography was included in the Air Force accident investigation report, showing the site and CAP’s rapid response capabilities.
Four cadets from North Dakota Wing's Roughrider Composite Squadron recently received orientation flights from fellow squadron member and pilot Raul Casas-Dolz at Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport, Dickinson, ND – including the first small-aircraft flight for one cadet. Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702422902357959/posts/751557444111171/
Nebraska Wing held a productive Commander's Call yesterday. The event fostered networking, collaboration, and camaraderie. Following a roll call by Deputy Commander Roxanne "Rocky" Richards and an icebreaker led by Chief of Staff Lt Col Jason Ferguson, commanders discussed SUI preparedness, including detailed guidance on the AE worksheet and lessons...
Great work by the Nebraska Wing 155th Composite Squadron's Color Guard who presented the colors during Friday's opening night game by the Lincoln Saltdogs, a minor league baseball team based in Lincoln, NE!
More than 70 members of Missouri Wing participated in the annual Aviation Day at the state capitol on March 25th. As the world of aviation is rapidly changing, our legislators need to understand how these changes will affect aviation in the state of Missouri. This year’s event marks nineteen years...
Missouri Wing's Excelsior Springs Composite Squadron recently welcomed the Missouri Search and Rescue K-9 unit for a presentation and demonstration during a squadron meeting. Getting to know other community search and rescue organizations making collaborative efforts during actual missions that much easier!
Please join North Central Region in congratulating Capt. Jacob Roth, commander of South Dakota Wing's Big Sioux Composite Squadron who recently earned his Private Pilot License! Read more here: https://sdwg.cap.gov/news/big-sioux-composite-squadron-commander-earns-pilot-license?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2025-05-13&utm_campaign=SD+Wing+Skychaser+April+2025
North Central Region is saddened to learn of the passing of Lt. Col. Doug Rowley at the age of 72. From the April issue of the SDWG "Skychaser": "On April 23rd, 2025, Doug Rowley lost his battle with cancer. Doug's career started as an Air Force pilot, where he flew...
North Dakota Wing is assisting state agencies with the wildfires in the Turtle Mountains. "Wildfires, unfortunately, have spread across various portions of the state. We're continuing to work with partner agencies including North Dakota Forest Service and North Dakota National Guard - providing vital, real-time updates to control flare...
When a B-1 Bomber crashed during landing at Ellsworth AFB last year, the accident board called on South Dakota Wing, Civil Air Patrol for fast-turnaround airborne photography of the accident site. CAP photography was included in the Air Force accident investigation report, showing the site and CAP’s rapid response capabilities.
