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Allies Gather for Border Ceremonies to Honor Veterans

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December

2018

Wreaths Across America will honor the service and sacrifice of military veterans from the United States and Canada with a wreath exchange Saturday on Ferry Point Bridge, which spans the St. Croix … Read more
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CAP Member's Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing Makes Aviation History

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December

2018

CAP Maryland Wing 2nd Lt. Peter Wilson recently made history as the first pilot to make a shipborne rolling vertical landing, known as a SRVL in naval aviation circles. Wilson’s aircraft for the … Read more
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Alaska Wing Post-Quake Flights Generate 700 Photos for FEMA

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December

2018

Three Alaska Wing aircrews launched Friday after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake near Anchorage surveyed about 200 miles of highway and 150 miles of railway and gas lines, producing about 700 photos for … Read more
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CAP Observes 77 Years of Volunteer Service

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November

2018

Civil Air Patrol’s rich heritage of volunteer service will be celebrated this coming weekend, as the longtime U.S. Air Force Auxiliary observes its 77th anniversary. “Our legacy is well worth … Read more
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Board of Governors' King Honored by National Aeronautic Association

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November

2018

The Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors’ newest member, Martha King, and her husband, John King, have been inducted into the National Aeronautic Association's National Aviation Hall of Fame Class … Read more

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CAP National Commander Invites Members to Wear Their Uniform to Religious Services

As Civil Air Patrol’s 77th anniversary on Dec. 1 nears, the organization’s national commander, Maj. Gen. Mark Smith, invites all members to join him in an annual tradition – representing CAP by attending worship services in uniform the weekend of …

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Air Force Chief of Staff, Chief Master Sgt. Visit P.R. Cadet Squadron

Cadets from the Puerto Rico Wing’s Muñiz ANG Base Cadet Squadron were enjoying a unit meeting – including uniform inspection, a safety briefing, character development class, testing and promotions – on Nov. 17 when the session suddenly turned very …

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CAP to Celebrate #GivingTuesday; Make an Impact with Matching Funds

This #GivingTuesday, Nov. 27, Civil Air Patrol will celebrate giving by committing funds for cadet programs and aerospace education. Because of a generous donor to Civil Air Patrol, the first $10,000 donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar, …

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Wing News

Alaska Wing Launches Photo Mission Flights After Quake

The Alaska Wing has launched three Civil Air Patrol Cessnas to photograph areas affected by the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked Anchorage and surrounding areas earlier today. The Alaska Joint Rescue Coordination Center activated the wing …

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Air Force Chief of Chaplains Cites Influence of CAP Cadet Experience

On Aug. 21, U.S. Air Force Chaplain Steven A. Schaick pinned on the rank of major general and assumed his new position as the Air Force’s 19th chief of chaplains. Now at the pinnacle of his career, Schaick can trace his success and inspiration to a …

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Radar, Cell Phone Forensics Teams Guide Searchers to Fatal N.D. Crash Site

Civil Air Patrol’s National Radar Analysis Team and National Cell Phone Forensics directed searchers to a fatal crash site early today after a Medevac plane was reported missing in North Dakota. The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center contacted …

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