Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Alexander Heinrich of the South Dakota Wing’s Rushmore Composite Squadron recently earned his private pilot certificate through the Civil Air Patrol Youth Aviation Initiative's Cadet Wings program! Read his story https://www.cap.news/to-be-a-pilot--the-ultimate-freedom-cadet-wings-flyers-endorse-opportunity/
Almost 100 members of Missouri Wing from across the state participated in an earthquake disaster training exercise last weekend -- with aircrew, ground teams, and small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) drone teams evaluating critical infrastructure (such as roads, bridges, levees, dams, and airports) following a simulated 7.1 magnitude earthquake affecting...
Congratulations to cadets and staff who participated in the recent successful North Central Region Cadet Honor Academy! Forty-six cadets from five wings participated in color guard training, held 23-25 Sep 2022 in Sioux Falls. SD. The NCR Cadet Honor Academy prepares cadets to serve on color guards and honor guards...
The Mary Chilton DAR Foundation, Daughters of the American Revolution, informed South Dakota Wing this week that the wing will receive a grant to fund six sets of new squadron color guard equipment. The Sioux Falls-based foundation and chapter awarded $11,556 to the wing for this purpose.
Nebraska Wing's Lee Bird Composite Squadron located in North Platte, Nebraska, hosted a successful Open House on Saturday October 8. The event started with a rank up ceremony where five cadets received their first rank from cadet commander Jonathan Dekleva. The event was a multi-state opportunity as Kansas Wing Lt...
Cadet 2nd Lt. Seth Damsgard was one of 41 boys selected to compete in September in a Senior PGA Tour event at Pebble Beach. He was interviewed for this story on the PGA Tour website. As part of the interview, he mentioned how Civil Air Patrol has contributed to his growth as a leader.
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News #31 – October 2022 Cultural Observances, Awareness Events and Information National Disability Employment Awareness Month Tips on Interacting with People with Disabilities ASK BEFORE YOU HELP - Just because someone has a disability, don’t assume she needs help. If the setting is accessible, people...
North Central Region is saddened to learn of the passing of Lt Col Dan Roman, former NCR Assistant Chief of Staff who also served as the Great Lakes Region Director of Plans and Programs. Lt Col Roman died September 10th at his home in Warrenville, Illinois, after a lengthy battle...
Minnesota Wing's Cadet Lt. Col. Evan Ekstrand, of the St. Croix Composite Squadron, is highlighted in this recent story about CAP by WCCO-TV, the CBS affiliate in Minneapolis! https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/local-chapter-of-civil-air-patrol-youth-program-taking-lesson-in-leadership/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h&fbclid=IwAR0wCRPrE_C6TSLm7Mi_PIYYkENzsCcKywlIBxxZUB1z1c3djNAiqMJR6YY
Twenty-three senior members and 48 cadets from across CAP’s North Central Region attended the 2022 North Central Region Cadet Honor Academy in Sioux Falls, September 23-25.
The Mary Chilton DAR Foundation, Daughters of the American Revolution, informed South Dakota Wing this week that the wing will receive a grant to fund six sets of new squadron color guard equipment. The Sioux Falls-based foundation and chapter awarded $11,556 to the wing for this purpose.
Cadet 2nd Lt. Seth Damsgard was one of 41 boys selected to compete in September in a Senior PGA Tour event at Pebble Beach. He
Twenty-three senior members and 48 cadets from across CAP’s North Central Region attended the 2022 North Central Region Cadet Honor Academy in Sioux Falls, September 23-25.
