Great work by all Missouri Wing cadets in building and launching rockets at the October MOWG Aerospace STEM Academy held last weekend at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. There were three separate training levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced. Each level built a rocket pertinent to their expertise. Great weather on launch...
1st Lt. Garrett Thomas of Iowa Wing's Dubuque Composite Squadron took two local teachers and Aerospace Education Members (AEM) on their CAP Teacher Orientation Program (TOP) flight over their schools and communities! TOP flights provide outstanding STEM opportunities and experiences for our AEM's to bring back to their classrooms and...
With great assistance from the Minnesota Air National Guard, members of Minnesota Wing's North Hennepin Composite Squadron recently experienced a C-130 orientation flight! Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid02EdxuwKVMgqXuSXhCNkVwBLho1rwvwD2TRhASsad68swdSDCRs3ucrNoWqnEHhfNCl
Members of North Dakota Wing's 119th ANG Cadet Squadron, the "Happy Hooligans", participated in the recent Girls in Aviation Day event at the Fargo Air Museum! In 2015, Women in Aviation International launched Girls in Aviation Day observed on last Saturday of the month of September. The day is intended...
North Central Region is saddened to announce the passing of Civil Air Patrol Patron Member, and U.S. Army veteran, Jason E. Smith – the husband of Missouri Wing commander Col. Jennifer Smith. He passed away on October 1, 2023, at the age of 49. Smith served in the U.S. Army...
Recently, cadets in Missouri Wing's Lee’s Summit Composite Squadron were introduced to engines in a new way – cutaway models. This demonstration was funded by a grant from the Air & Space Force Association; and the models, along with a comparison of actual gasoline and diesel engines, provided an engaging...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – October 2023 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events National Disability Employment Awareness Month Recruiting Volunteers with Disabilities Should disabled people be given the same opportunities as non-disabled people? Disabled people are less likely to volunteer; therefore, it’s up to the squadron to help them...
Great cooperation between multiple Kansas Wing and Missouri Wing units while assisting with the 2023 Garmin KC Air Show, held August 19-20 at the New Century AirCenter in New Century, KS, and featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! Units participating included: Kansas Wing's New Century Composite Squadron, Lawrence Composite Squadron,...
Members of Minnesota Wing's Crow Wing Composite Squadron, Tri County Composite Squadron, as well as current and former cadets, participated in the Bataan Memorial March in Brainerd, MN -- participating in either the 13.1 mile half-marathon or the 13.1 mile 35-pound ruck march. Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid0kUQBP3oaybBa9mKCwhzjjFTsD42quMevLqencN5zhePCdkQvrQGZpZvNr7aRK2Xnl
Bravo Zulu to Missouri Wing's Central Missouri Composite Squadron for representing the wing and CAP at the recent 2023 Show Me State Airshow at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, Jefferson City, MO! Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid08pqN89AM5iWFUoMdYEHoAk2nfZCorXKyTRYsRatp5jJXTMkzbKfyry8sXFfQDpYNl
