South Dakota Wing Supports Recovery Exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base | |
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The South Dakota Wing joined in a multi-agency search and rescue exercise Aug. 22 coordinated by Ellsworth Air Force Base and simulating a search for B-1 aircrew members who had ejected after an inflight emergency.
“Civil Air Patrol played a critical role in the Ellsworth search and rescue exercise with their knowledge and capabilities they contributed,” said Air Force Senior Airman James Ball, a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist from the 28th Operations Support Squadron. “We got to see their air and ground assets put to the test, and they effectively used their equipment to assist in the aircrew recovery.
“It was great to see multiple agencies all come together to work towards and succeed at a common goal.”
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North Carolina Cadets Take 1st, 3rd in Region Competition; Virginia Team Places 2nd
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The North Carolina Wing’s 111th Search and Rescue Composite Squadron cadet team placed first in the Mid-Atlantic Region Cadet Competition, with the Virginia Wing’s Leesburg Composite Squadron entry finishing second and a second North Carolina team, from the Johnston County Composite Squadron, coming in third.
The 111th squadron team, with an assist from an Iredell Composite Squadron cadet), finished first in Standard Drill, Indoor Flag Posting, and Outdoor Flag Posting; second in Physical Fitness; and third in Uniform Inspection to win the competition.
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Colorado, Idaho Cadets Lead Competition Results | |
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The Colorado Wing accounted for the first- and third-place finishers in the Rocky Mountain Region Cadet Competition, with an Idaho Wing entry placing second.
The Valkyrie Cadet Squadron team took first place, followed by the Nampa Composite Squadron entry and the Colorado Springs Cadet Squadron team.
The Valkyrie team captured first in seven categories — Indoor Drill, Outdoor Drill, Standard Drill, Written Exam, Physical Training, Team Leadership Problem, and Unmanned Aircraft System — and tied for first in an eighth, Inspection. The team also came in second in Extemporaneous Speech.
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CAP Chaplain Pulls Double Duty for Air Force, Higher Power
Even the youngest cadet knows that volunteerism and service are the heartbeat of Civil Air Patrol.
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Adam has taken that spirit to another level.
Working sometimes 10-hour days three days a week, Adam serves not only as deputy chaplain of the Pacific Region but also on the chaplaincy staff at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Washington, where he ministers to up to 6,000 active-duty military personnel.
A former police officer and college football player who holds a doctorate in theology, Adam has been a CAP member for 54 years. Chaplaincy plays a unique role in the organization beyond providing spiritual support.
“A chaplain is the only position in all of CAP that can serve to augment active-duty personnel,” Adam said. “It is a wonderful job to be able to encourage and uplift CAP volunteers and active-duty military when personnel are stressed with the jobs that they do.”
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Cadets Focus on Business of Aviation, Aeronautics | |
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Two dozen CAP cadets, including Cadet Master Sgt. Maria Burgos-Hernandez (pictured) devoted the week of Aug. 3-10 to exploring aviation careers and business relations at Civil Air Patrol’s Aviation & Aeronautics Business Academy.
Cadets and staff came from 20 wings and all eight CAP regions, along with a squadron based in Germany. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in Queens, New York, hosted the academy — previously on hiatus since 2015 — for the second straight year.
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Oeth Takes Great Lakes Region Interim Command | |
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Col. Rickey Oeth is the interim commander of the Great Lakes Region, succeeding Col. Rose Hunt after she was named national executive officer.
He assumed command Aug. 16 during the Civil Air Patrol National Conference in San Antonio.
Oeth had served as region vice commander for operations under Hunt since her command began Jan. 15, 2022. He is also commandant for the Incident Command Staff School for CAP’s National Emergency Services Academy.
Oeth has held numerous positions at the squadron, group, wing, and region levels, including Illinois Wing commander from January 2012-November 2015. He was also that wing’s vice commander, chief of staff, and Group 12 commander, as well as Great Lakes Region chief of staff and vice commander for support.
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Save Your Spot for WAA Training Session | |
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Due to popular demand, Civil Air Patrol is offering a Wreaths Across America training session to help squadrons prepare for this important fundraising and awareness event.
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. CT for the latest program updates, helpful resources, and answers to all your questions about Wreaths Across America.
The session will be led by Wreaths Across America staff along with members of CAP's National Headquarters development team.
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RSVPs Required for Sept. 11 Museum Event | |
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Planning to attend the 9/11 celebration of the Civil Air Patrol Exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio? If so, you must RSVP by Sept. 4 for the evening event.
If your squadron is coming as a group, all adult members and cadets need to RSVP. Attire for the event includes Service Dress or Class B Uniform; Corporate Service Dress or Aviator Shirt Uniform; or appropriate business attire. No mess dress.
RSVP at this link on the museum’s website.
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Photo, Video Contest Open to All in September | |
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The Marketing and Strategic Communications (MAC) team has launched its second annual Capture CAP photo and video contest this month.
Entries are open to every Civil Air Patrol cadet and adult member and will be submitted through the CAP/MAC online submission portal on the Public Affairs Resources page on GoCivilAirPatrol.com. The portal opened Sept. 1, and no other form of submission will be allowed.
Submissions will be accepted through Sept. 30.
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Artwork Series Continues with Bellanca's 'Junior' | |
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Maj. Ron Finger's second series of vintage aircraft artwork — the Silvered Wings Series — continues with this 21st installment of the Bellanca's “Junior,” later known as the “Cruisair Jr.”
The Silvered Wings Series debut came in August 2022 and continues through 2024. The series features the work and writing of Finger, a volunteer staff member on the Marketing and Strategic Communications team who serves as CAP's national artist.
Check out the latest vintage CAP aircraft in the series, as posted on CAP.news:
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New Marksmanship Pamphlet Now Available | |
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A new pamphlet, CAPP 150-15, Marksmanship and Shooting Sports Activities Brand Guidance & Marketing Best Practices, has been published on GoCivilAirPatrol.com.
In collaboration with Cadet Programs, Safety, Recruiting, Membership, and other directorates, MAC is facilitating the best way to publicly promote sanctioned marksmanship activities and firearms safety training while attempting to eliminate the aspects of firearms activities that can be polarizing and even reflect negatively on CAP.
This guidance is specifically for social media and web postings of imagery from these activities at encampments or elsewhere. Please refer to Cadet Programs guidance for scheduling, administering, and participating in such activities.
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Email Signature Updated to Make It Easier to Read | |
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Some minor adjustments have been made to the email signature used by all CAP staff and members.
The changes from gray to black type were made to enhance accessibility for those who may have visual impairments. Visit this CAP Brand Portal link for templates and an email signature generator tool.
Here's what your new email should look like (first/last name and logo in CAP Blue with black type everywhere else):
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“Civil Air Patrol's New Commander Assumes Command”
-AFA.org
“Malmstrom Civil Air Patrol Recruiting for Youth Cadet Programs”
-KRTV.com
“Civil Air Patrol Cadets Take Flight: Exploring the C-17 at the 172nd Airlift Wing”
-DVIDShub.net
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For more information, go to Operation Pulse Lift's new webpage on GoCivilAirPatrol.com. There you will find the latest Blood Donation Center schedules, instructions on how to set up a BDC, and other mission information. | |
CAP Marketing & Strategic Communications
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