Nebraska Wing's Omaha Composite Squadron gathered to craft heartfelt Christmas cards for deployed U.S. troops. The event saw over 30 cadets and adult members come together, resulting in the creation of more than 100 personalized cards. This initiative aligns with the United Soldiers and Sailors of America's (USASOA) "Christmas Cards...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events North Central Region Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging All members of North Central Region recognize that the pursuit of excellence requires a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of Civil Air Patrol. Mission: North Central...
Members of Kansas Wing's Air Capital Composite Squadron enjoyed a recent presentation by Julian Chee, a graduate from Wichita State University's aerospace engineering program, discussing his involvement with the WSU Rocketry Team and how he made the carbon fiber tubes that he used for his latest rocket.
Iowa Wing's Black Hawk County Composite Squadron commander, Maj. Rob Green, himself a former mayor, attended a city council public comments session to thank the City of Waterloo, IA, for their support of Civil Air Patrol. Consider similar opportunities to publicly thank your community supporters!
Cadets of Nebraska Wing's Lee Bird Composite Squadron presented the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the recent Lee Bird Airport groundbreaking ceremony, where they also met with several Nebraska Senators as well as the Governor! The Senators were very impressed at the professionalism of the cadets and...
Cadets of Minnesota Wing's North Hennepin Composite Squadron recently enjoyed a 6-hour STEM Day! The cadets went through the 30 days lost in space STEM kit, teaching them both the basics of wiring circuits and coding in Arduino.
On this day in 1941, Civil Air Patrol began operating under the direction of Maj. Gen. John F. Curry as the organization's national commander. Happy 83rd Birthday, CAP!
Members of Iowa Wing's Black Hawk County Composite Squadron recently spent a memorable evening volunteering at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley for their annual Thanksgiving Dinner; where they served meals, helped build foam gliders, and participated in high-energy games! What a great way to serve their...
While CAP does not actively recruit for the military, many of our cadets go on to serve their community, state, and nation as members of the U.S. Armed Forces. One outstanding example is Cadet 1st Lt. Payton Hopkins of Iowa Wing's Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron now starting his career in...
Cadets of South Dakota Wing's Lincoln County Composite Squadron recently explored weather related information using their new Weather Station STEM Kit! CAP has developed a number of STEM kits for use by CAP units and educators. Link with photos: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid0SqQ3u9Dq4A8s1BL1DD9w4d6Fkn9AHww2XjyuYPHu6gKV9hSgf491dc5HW9MHDu2vl
