Aberdeenhas a Civil Air Patrol squadron, again! After a 12-year gap, the Aberdeen Composite Squadron (NCR-SD-020) was officially rechartered on May 8. To gain status as a composite squadron, the community must have a minimum of 15 current or new CAP members to form the unit. The state CAP commander then approves a formal request to CAP national headquarters for activation of the unit.
Several members of South Dakota Wing's Crazy Horse Composite Squadron volunteered with the YMCA in setting up for the annual rummage sale, a major fundraiser for the Custer YMCA. These members showcased one of Civil Air Patrol's core values of volunteer service by assisting their community.
Missouri Wing communicators converged at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, recently for the annual Communications Conference. Adult and cadet members received training on many aspects of radio communications, including field expedient antennas, WMIRS, the CODAN Sentry radio, and the NMSZ (New Madrid Seismic Zone).
South Dakota Wing, Civil Air Patrol, has received a rare National Commander’s Unit Citation award. The award, recognizing four notable accomplishments during 2024, was presented at CAP’s joint South Dakota Wing and North Central Region conference, May 3 in Spearfish.
In a new tradition for Missouri Wing, graduating cadet members of the Class of 2025 were presented with a unique Civil Air Patrol graduation stole in recognition of their accomplishments in CAP and their lives. During an outdoor ceremony on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Missouri Wing commander Col. Jennifer Smith...
South Dakota Wing received a “highly effective” evaluation from an inspection team from the Air Force and CAP national headquarters. South Dakota Wing is the first to receive this highest possible rating in the current cycle of inspections.
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...
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South Dakota Wing, Civil Air Patrol, has received a rare National Commander’s Unit Citation award. The award, recognizing four notable accomplishments during 2024, was presented at CAP’s joint South Dakota Wing and North Central Region conference, May 3 in Spearfish.
South Dakota Wing received a “highly effective” evaluation from an inspection team from the Air Force and CAP national headquarters. South Dakota Wing is the first to receive this highest possible rating in the current cycle of inspections.
