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F-16 Ride Means 'Dream Come True' for S.C. Wing Flyer

13

June

2018

Lt. Col. Brett Grooms could hardly contain himself before his F-16 Fighting Falcon familiarization flight on Monday — a “dream come true” for the South Carolina Wing pilot. “I’m really stoked … Read more
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Purchases from Vanguard Continue Benefiting CAP

08

June

2018

When members of Civil Air Patrol buy needed items such as clothing, training materials, uniform accessories and medals and ribbons, they have a chance to help fund the very organization they belong … Read more
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Unprecedented 2017 Hurricane Season Prompted Massive CAP Response

05

June

2018

This month marks the start of the 2018 hurricane season. While no one knows what sort of activity the next few months may bring, the 2017 season proved unusually eventful, with three major storms … Read more

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U.S. Rep. Loudermilk Honored with CAP Silver Medal of Valor for Ballfield Shooting Actions

2018

Civil Air Patrol awarded its Silver Medal of Valor on Saturday to U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., for his actions during a June 2017 shooting at an Alexandria, Virginia, baseball field where members of Congress were practicing for a charity …

CAP Observes 70th Anniversary as Official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

May

2018

Civil Air Patrol marks its 70th anniversary today as the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force – a role authorized by Congress with Public Law 80-557 and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on May 26, 1948. Before that, CAP had served in …

National Commander Presents Awards to Top Air Force Academy Cadets

May

2018

Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, Civil Air Patrol's national commander/CEO and himself an Air Force Academy graduate, presented a pair of CAP-sponsored awards to graduating cadets from the class of 2018 today at the end of the academy's academic …

Wing News

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

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Air Force Conducting Exercises Over Bedminster, Brick

Jun

2018

www.app.com

Man Who Crashed ATV In Chatanika River Found Dead

Jun

2018

www.adn.com

Mass. Teen Soars Through The Skies At Glider Academy

Jun

2018

patch.com

Search and Rescue Conducts Real-Life Training Scenarios

Jun

2018

www.lagrandeobserver.com

Photos, Videos: Kīlauea Volcano Lower East Rift Zone

Jun

2018

bigislandnow.com

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F-16 Ride Means 'Dream Come True' for S.C. Wing Flyer

Purchases from Vanguard Continue Benefiting CAP

Unprecedented 2017 Hurricane Season Prompted Massive CAP Response

Feature Stories

U.S. Rep. Loudermilk Honored with CAP Silver Medal of Valor for Ballfield Shooting Actions

CAP Observes 70th Anniversary as Official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary

National Commander Presents Awards to Top Air Force Academy Cadets

Wing News

Conn. Wing Trains for Storm Response, Works with Coast Guard

Middle East Region Training Prepares Participants for Emergency Response

R.I. National Guard Air Show Draws Support from 85 in Northeast Region

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