The Joint CAP North Central Region and South Dakota Wing Conference began with an airborne photography exercise. Photographers checked their camera kit inventories and reviewed camera checklists and settings. Then they took a series of photographs that they came back and critiqued. Airborne Photography is one of CAP's most important...
Hitting all three missions of Civil Air Patrol in one evening -- aerospace education, emergency services, and cadet programs -- Bravo Zulu to Missouri Wing's Lee's Summit Composite Squadron! "Capt Williams kicked off the evening with o-rides for Cadets Turner and Unruh. Later, we worked on some of the tasks...
Minnesota Wing has enjoyed another successful Wing Conference! We wish to extend our congratulations to all Award recipients. https://www.facebook.com/mnwgcap/posts/pfbid03b55DkLWprX5SMKuiUC6dKjKPjverTK8qXetMSPu2MU5Y2NXWedmG3G9rSiecovcl
North Central Region's annual Chaplain Corps Regional Staff College was held last week at Camp Dodge, IA. Of the 10 participants, two graduated: Ch. (1st Lt.) Jane Ekholm of Minnesota Wing's Tri County Composite Squadron and CDI Maj. Heike Dodge of Minnesota Wing's Crow Wing Composite Squadron. Ch. (Col.) David...
Minnesota Wing's recent conference also provided cadet sUAS (small unmanned aerial systems or drones) training! "As part of the Minnesota Wing Conference we had cadet members take the sUAS TRUST test. After completing the test they each had 5 minutes to complete a sUAS basic flight course. I am proud to...
Highlights from the conference included: Commander’s Commendation Award: 1st Lt. Phil O’Connell, 1st Lt. Stephanie O’Connell, and Al Franz, Platte Valley Composite Squadron Meritorious Service Award: Capt. Christina Ragain, Trail of Tears Composite Squadron General Billy Mitchell Award and promotion to Cadet 2nd Lieutenant: Cadet Matthew Allcock and Cadet Eli...
Congratulations to the following winning NCR units that participated in CyberPatriot XVII! And congratulations also to every unit and member that participated in this year’s challenging competitions! (Unless otherwise indicated, all awards are in the All Service Division – comprised of high school students in JROTC, CAP, and Naval Sea...
Bravo Zulu to North Dakota Wing's Roughrider Composite Squadron in getting four cadets their first orientation flights recently in CAP aircraft! Added bonus, a Huey flight crew from the 582nd Helicopter Group out of Minot AFB allowed the cadets a rare photo opportunity during a fuel stop! Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702422902357959/posts/733256145941301/
Outstanding community service by members of Missouri Wing's Lake Ozark Regional Composite Squadron -- clearing five miles of Highway W in Golden Beach, MO!
Missouri Wing Commander Col. Jennifer Smith and Missouri Wing Government Affairs Director Lt. Col. John Burrows made an early morning trek to the state Capitol to brief the House Veterans and Armed Forces Committee about Civil Air Patrol and to welcome the newest Missouri Wing Legislative Squadron member State Rep....
