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Members Team Up for Youth Program at National Meteorology Meeting

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January

2020

| 11:13 PM America/Chicago

Civil Air Patrol answered the call and provided the expertise and experience for an aviation weather presentation to Boston youth during the 100th anniversary meeting of the nation’s largest … Read more
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Cell Phone Team Leads Quick Rescue in Frigid Wash. River

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January

2020

| 09:32 PM America/Chicago

A 39-year-old man who fell into the subfreezing Hoh River in northwestern Washington state was rescued Friday thanks to quick action by Civil Air Patrol's National Cell Phone Forensics Team, … Read more
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Fla. Member Serves Despite Life-Threatening Condition

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January

2020

| 05:45 PM America/Chicago

Capt. Chuck Vaughn is addressing his current difficult situation just like he’s addressed everything else in his life — head-on, with confidence and intelligence and a never-give-up … Read more

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CAP Assists in Response to Earthquakes Across Puerto Rico

| 12:24 AM America/Chicago

Civil Air Patrol members are conducting damage assessment in support of various federal, state and local agencies as part of the response to a series of earthquakes and aftershocks off the southern coast of Puerto Rico since Dec. 28. The Federal …

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Cell Phone Team Helps Searchers Find Lost in N.H., Mont.

| 12:59 AM America/Chicago

Civil Air Patrol’s National Cell Phone Forensics Team began the new year by helping searchers locate missing men on opposite sides of the country, in New Hampshire and Montana, only a few hours apart. Early Jan. 2, the Air Force Rescue …

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New Guidelines Stress Senior Member Character, Leadership

| 07:40 PM America/Chicago

Maj. Gen. Mark Smith was loud and clear on the importance he placed on the organization’s core values shortly after becoming Civil Air Patrol’s national commander and CEO. “Civil Air Patrol’s core values comprise the ethical fabric that holds our …

Wing News

N.H. Wing Welcomes New Commander

| 04:42 PM America/Chicago

Col. Darin Ninness assumed command of the New Hampshire Wing on Jan. 15, succeeding Col. Kevin Harbison in a ceremony at Wing Headquarters in Concord. Col. Jack Ozer, Northeast Region commander, officiated at the change of command ceremony. He …

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Ariz. Wing Gains New Commander

| 09:06 PM America/Chicago

Col. Robert C. Pinckard is the new commander of the Arizona Wing, succeeding Col. Martha Morris in a ceremony at the Scottsdale Airport Aviation Business Center. Col. Joe Smith, Southwest Region commander, presided over the traditional military …

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Natl. Capital Wing Achieves Quality Cadet Unit Awards Sweep

| 08:03 PM America/Chicago

What Does It Take to be a Quality Cadet Unit? Award recipients were determined by their performance from Aug.31, 2018-Aug. 31, 2019. Units had to meet at least six of the following 10 criteria: Cadet Achievement 45% of cadets …

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