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200+ CAP Members Supporting EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in National Blue Beret

15

July

2018

More than 200 Civil Air Patrol members from across the U.S. are gathering to serve the aviation community over the next two weeks by providing support for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, promoted as the … Read more
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Smith, National Commander, 'Very Impressed' During Hawk Mountain Visit

14

July

2018

Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, Civil Air Patrol's national commander, liked what he saw when he paid a visit Wednesday to Hawk Mountain Ranger School, the only ranger school in the U.S. offered to both … Read more
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BoG Chairman Makes First Encampment Visit, Praises S.C. Wing Event's Cadets

13

July

2018

Participants in the South Carolina Wing’s summer encampment welcomed a special guest Wednesday – retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Judith Fedder, chairman of Civil Air Patrol’s Board of … Read more

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Wing News

Thames River Cadets Triumph in Conn. Wing Rocket Match

July

2018

Thames River Composite Squadron’s cadets managed to squeak by the 143rd Composite Squadron and the Danielson Cadet Squadron to take possession of the Commander's Cup in the Connecticut Wing’s 12th annual Rocketry Contest. The contest began …

Fla. Members Assist in Storm-Stricken Puerto Rico

July

2018

Five members from the Florida Wing’s Jacksonville Composite Squadron spent 11 days as part of “Team 5,” assisting continuing relief efforts in Puerto Rico after the lasting devastation wrought nine months earlier by Hurricane Maria. Lt. Col. …

Tenn. Governor Honors Southeast Region Commander

July

2018

Col. Barry Melton was recently appointed colonel aide de camp to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's staff in recognition of the Southeast Region commander’s service in Civil Air Patrol. Melton was presented the honor at a ceremony during the …

News Releases

Feb

2018

24 Top Cadets Headed to Nation's Capital for Civic Leadership Academy

Dec

2017

Air Force Association Announces New Partnership with Civil Air Patrol

Dec

2017

CAP's 76-Year History Steeped in 'Vigilant Service to Country and Community'

Nov

2017

Two New Additions to CAP's Top Governing Body

Nov

2017

Civil Air Patrol Using New Tool to Help Document California Wildfires

Oct

2017

Civil Air Patrol Wrapping Up Maria Mission

Oct

2017

CAP Aircrews Using New Tools in Maria Response

Sep

2017

CAP Exceeds 100,000 Flying Hours in Fiscal 2017

Sep

2017

Civil Air Patrol Links 300 Stranded People to Needed Help

Sep

2017

Louisiana Wing’s Aerial Photography Teams Activated

Aug

2017

Photo Reconnaissance Flights Underway in Texas

Aug

2017

CAP Aircrews Beginning Photo Missions in Texas

Aug

2017

Civil Air Patrol Prepares For Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Aug

2017

Astronaut Eric Boe, Air Force Gen. Lee Levy Featured Speakers at CAP National Conference

Aug

2017

Incoming Sr. Staff Appointments Announced

Aug

2017

Great Lakes Region's Phelka Named Next National Vice Commander

Jul

2017

Civil Air Patrol Assists With One of World's Largest Air Shows as Part of National Blue Beret

Jul

2017

Civil Air Patrol Cadets Represent U.S. in International Exchange

Jul

2017

CAP's 'Very Best' Cadets Report to Maxwell AFB for College-Level Leadership Training

Jul

2017

Members Hone Emergency Services Skills at Civil Air Patrol Academy

Jun

2017

Top CAP Cadets in Spotlight at National Cadet Competition

Jun

2017

5 CAP Cadets Receive Private Pilot Scholarships

Jun

2017

Southwest Region's Col. Mark Smith Named Next CAP National Commander/CEO

May

2017

AE’s Montgomery Receiving NCASE’s Prestigious Strickler Leadership Award

May

2017

Rising CAP Leaders Headed to Alabama for National Staff College

May

2017

Two At-Large Members Named to CAP Board of Governors

Apr

2017

CAP Supports Air Force's Emergency Response Readiness Exercise

Apr

2017

N.J. Cadet to Receive Congressional Youth Gold Medal

Apr

2017

Civil Air Patrol Marks 1,000th Cell Phone Mission

Apr

2017

Ore. Cadets Represent CAP in StellarXplorers National Finals

Apr

2017

Colo. Springs Cadet Team Wins CyberPatriot IX

Media Coverage

Texas Teen (And CAP Cadet) Speaks Out As Ambassador For Tourette Association

Jul

2018

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Children Meet With Veterans, Learn About Military At North Carolina Camp

Jul

2018

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Ceremony Showcases CAP Efforts To Rebuild Hangar Lost To Irma

Jul

2018

www.marconews.com

Stratton ANG Base Hosts 180 Civil Air Patrol Cadets For Weeklong Camp

Jul

2018

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Firefighting Aircraft Refuel At Salem (Ore.) Municipal Airport

Jul

2018

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200+ CAP Members Supporting EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in National Blue Beret

Smith, National Commander, 'Very Impressed' During Hawk Mountain Visit

BoG Chairman Makes First Encampment Visit, Praises S.C. Wing Event's Cadets

Feature Stories

38 Cadets Representing U.S. On IACE Visits to Foreign Nations

Cadet Officer School Provides Top-Level Training for Cadet Leaders

Fla. Wings Teams Take Top Two NCC Spots; Wis. Cadets Place 3rd

Wing News

Thames River Cadets Triumph in Conn. Wing Rocket Match

Fla. Members Assist in Storm-Stricken Puerto Rico

Tenn. Governor Honors Southeast Region Commander

News Releases

24 Top Cadets Headed to Nation's Capital for Civic Leadership Academy

Air Force Association Announces New Partnership with Civil Air Patrol

CAP's 76-Year History Steeped in 'Vigilant Service to Country and Community'

Two New Additions to CAP's Top Governing Body

Civil Air Patrol Using New Tool to Help Document California Wildfires

Civil Air Patrol Wrapping Up Maria Mission

CAP Aircrews Using New Tools in Maria Response

CAP Exceeds 100,000 Flying Hours in Fiscal 2017

Civil Air Patrol Links 300 Stranded People to Needed Help

Louisiana Wing’s Aerial Photography Teams Activated

Photo Reconnaissance Flights Underway in Texas

CAP Aircrews Beginning Photo Missions in Texas

Civil Air Patrol Prepares For Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Astronaut Eric Boe, Air Force Gen. Lee Levy Featured Speakers at CAP National Conference

Incoming Sr. Staff Appointments Announced

Great Lakes Region's Phelka Named Next National Vice Commander

Civil Air Patrol Assists With One of World's Largest Air Shows as Part of National Blue Beret

Civil Air Patrol Cadets Represent U.S. in International Exchange

CAP's 'Very Best' Cadets Report to Maxwell AFB for College-Level Leadership Training

Members Hone Emergency Services Skills at Civil Air Patrol Academy

Top CAP Cadets in Spotlight at National Cadet Competition

5 CAP Cadets Receive Private Pilot Scholarships

Southwest Region's Col. Mark Smith Named Next CAP National Commander/CEO

AE’s Montgomery Receiving NCASE’s Prestigious Strickler Leadership Award

Rising CAP Leaders Headed to Alabama for National Staff College

Two At-Large Members Named to CAP Board of Governors

CAP Supports Air Force's Emergency Response Readiness Exercise

N.J. Cadet to Receive Congressional Youth Gold Medal

Civil Air Patrol Marks 1,000th Cell Phone Mission

Ore. Cadets Represent CAP in StellarXplorers National Finals

Colo. Springs Cadet Team Wins CyberPatriot IX

Media Coverage