Welcome to 'PROPS' PROPS is a digest of Civil Air Patrol news, events, essential information and human-interest stories compiled from various sources delivered to your inbox weekly. The content is brief but informative, so articles are linked to a full story or more detailed information. Publishing a weekly newsletter provides a mechanism to share timely information between the biannual publications of Civil Air Patrol Volunteer magazine. And the name? While PROPS is an obvious nod to our logo, “props” is also a term used to give kudos or a shout-out or show “proper respect.” Enjoy this inaugural issue and feel free to forward PROPS to anyone who may be interested in joining our ranks.

Puerto Rico's Sanchez On a Mission to Mentor Former Cadet Col. Angelymar Sanchez has earned her Spaatz award and a private pilot certificate. Now she's a CAP captain with a mission of making a difference in the lives of other cadets in the Puerto Rico Wing. Read More

North Carolina Wing Acquires FLIR Cameras Two new forward-looking infrared (FLIR 8500) cameras have been installed on CAP planes in North Carolina, helping the wing expand its airborne capabilities. Read More

CAP Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America Over 60 of Civil Air Patrol's directors of cadet programs, or DCPs, are attending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Youth Development Conference in Atlanta this weekend, thanks to a recent partnership between CAP and BGCA. Read More

CAP's national commander presented the former Secretary of the Air Force with a print of the "Total Force Partners" painting. Read More

A Massachusetts public affairs officer presented his painting of a CAP escort flight to the ANG's 174th Attack Wing in New York state. Read More

NHQ News

Make Sure Your Application Is Complete A large number of incorrect applications have recently been received at National Headquarters. Checklists are available in CAPR 39-2, Civil Air Patrol Membership , Attachment 3 and 4, to be used in reviewing applications for completion prior to submitting. The full regulation can be found on the GoCivilAirPatrol website. Check to make sure your new member applications are completely filled out and signed.  Have Your CAP Dues Increased? Five CAP wings increased their annual dues for Fiscal 2020. Be sure to double-check your dues amount on the GoCivilAirPatrol.com website.

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Minor Update to New Safety Regulations Thanks to one member's great attention to detail, CAP's Safety directorate discovered a minor error in a date in CAPR 160-1, and made a quick update. Note that CAPR 160-1 is now dated Nov. 1, 2019, and labeled as "Corrected Copy." Note paragraph 4.8, which now correctly notes that the first Annual Program Review will be due on Nov. 30, 2020.

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Will Your Wing Win ?  At our 2019 National Conference, Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, CAP's national commander/CEO, issued a  friendly   challenge for wings to grow the number of members and extended family who participate in employer matching gift programs. More dollars translates to more impact for our members and missions. More than 19,000 companies will match employee and retiree contributions as well as match volunteer hours given to CAP. Does yours?

Combined Federal Campaign Underway The Combined Federal Campaign is the workplace-giving program for federal employees. All federal employees at any level in any part of the country, including active-duty military, can participate. If you are a federal employee, consider supporting #24876 CAP today! Click here for other ways to support Civil Air Patrol.

The Week's Top Headlines "Around 800 Flags Placed at Bentonville (Ark.) Cemetery" - ABC 40/29 News  "Mauna Loa Update: Photos From Civil Air Patrol Flyover" - Big Island Video News "Virginia Air History Group Honors Three Flyers" - Fredericksburg.com  "CAP's Radar Analysis Team Helps Locate Crash Survivor" - Idaho News

Picture of the Week

The 15 graduates of the 2019 Wing Commanders College pose for a class photo along with director Col. Rose Hunt (center left), National Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Ed Phelka (center right) and CAP Chief Operating Officer John Salvador in front of National Headquarters. This "Picture of the Week" was taken by Susan Schneider, CAP's NHQ photographer.

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