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)
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...
