Missouri Wing conducted one of the first FEMA RADO classes where our communications staff members are learning how to work closer with our patterning agencies thru the state. They are studying the newer technologies and how they work integrating it into the Incident Command System so that we are better...
Please take a moment today, Veterans Day, to remember those who have served in our Armed Forces, especially those who have paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we all enjoy today. We especially want to thank many of those throughout North Central Region who have selflessly served our country.
This year's yberPatriot competition is underway and units across North Central Region are again participating! Here Minnesota Wing's North Hennepin Composite Squadron is fielding THREE CyberPatriot teams! CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air & Space Forces Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or...
A South Dakota Wing, CAP aircrew marked the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks by performing a Homeland Security mission for the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 175th Fighter Squadron. Story link: https://sdwg.cap.gov/news/cap-supports-air-guard-homeland-security-training-on-9-11-anniversary?fbclid=IwY2xjawGlqH1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWRTl2CYb8Wixb2BxxtlrwL_mX2c-ZzuqOG4kZFMPTm41R2o27Mytz7daQ_aem_gQXid1ErKS49xOg9W3rMzw
Five new, or incoming, NCR wing commanders participate in CAP’s Wing Commanders College at Maxwell Air Force Base’s Squadron Officer School to hone leadership skills: Col. Sean Michael McClanahan, Iowa Wing Col. Jason Suby, Minnesota Wing Col. David Plum, Nebraska Wing (Interim) Maj. Roy Barden, North Dakota Wing (Commander-designate) Lt. Col. Kevin...
Join North Central Region in congratulating the following two new cadet pilots: C/Capt. Layla Cranston of Missouri Wing's Lee's Summit Composite Squadron who passed her private pilot check-ride (pictured), and C/CMSgt. Ray Jeseritz of Minnesota Wing's Stanton Composite Squadron who obtained his private pilot's certificate! All CAP cadets have the opportunity...
The South Dakota Wing held an Emergency Services Academy in Pierre on Saturday, 26 October 2024. Attendees received both in-class and hands-on experience for ground team and aircrew positions. Story and photo link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid0Agh7hysLSSTXxzVMhF7VNrE1eQnYAPhaU8jofuEXCq3sUq5WLMbzgT4d1hrCAAH8l
Join North Central Region in congratulating North Dakota Wing's James Valley Composite Squadron in being named a finalist in the HABC Post-Launch Documentary category! The fourth annual national aerospace education cadet STEM challenge, the 2024 Col Joe Kittinger CAP National High-Altitude Balloon Challenge for Cadets (HABC), had 167 teams from...
Members of Minnesota Wing participated in a recent Unit-Based Training Exercise (UBX) with local police departments, including several canine teams! Photo link: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid0pZLwSScBfWgcfGPizeLerYkNoiVwPg7rcfse51M1AMiAoBYvtfJU6mEnJeJUKSdQl
Maj. Gen. Regena Aye, Civil Air Patrol's national commander and CEO, spoke at the inaugural TEDx Salina event at Kansas State University. Aye focused on the importance of volunteering, how it makes the world a better place, and why she chose to volunteer (and lead) CAP. Watch her segment at...
