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Cadets Help Showcase Civil Air Patrol’s Impact on Capitol Hill

Mar 17, 2026

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Cadets Help Showcase Civil Air Patrol’s Impact on Capitol Hill

Young leaders bring Civil Air Patrol’s mission to Capitol Hill, highlighting service, leadership, and nationwide impact.

Shaping Futures

From Cadet to Commander: A Lifetime of Leadership Through Civil Air Patrol

Mar 17, 2026

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4 min read

From Cadet to Commander: A Lifetime of Leadership Through Civil Air Patrol

For many members, Civil Air Patrol is a formative experience. For others, it becomes a lifelong commitment. For Col. Jamie Griffith, it has been both.

Shaping Futures

Cadet Earns Civil Air Patrol’s Top Honor

Mar 4, 2026

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7 min read

Cadet Earns Civil Air Patrol’s Top Honor

Jackson Rowe receives the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, the highest achievement in Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program, earned by fewer than 1% nationwide.

Leading The Way

Teammates in Life and Service Through Civil Air Patrol

Mar 2, 2026

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5 min read

Teammates in Life and Service Through Civil Air Patrol

From cadets to global public service, two Civil Air Patrol leaders, Ned and Chris Lee, reflect on decades of mentorship, leadership, and shared values shaping careers and family

Shaping Futures

Civil Air Patrol Helps Safeguard Super Bowl Airspace Operations

Feb 6, 2026

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5 min read

Civil Air Patrol Helps Safeguard Super Bowl Airspace Operations

Members of the Civil Air Patrol’s California Wing are helping with vital airspace safety and training missions ahead of Super Bowl events, supporting NORAD and federal security efforts.

Mission Support

Civil Air Patrol Blood Drives Help Save Military Lives Worldwide

Feb 4, 2026

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4 min read

Civil Air Patrol Blood Drives Help Save Military Lives Worldwide

Civil Air Patrol volunteers supported blood drives at West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy, helping collect 1,581 units—enough to save nearly 5,000 lives worldwide.

Saving Lives

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force recognizes Civil Air Patrol Father and Daughter at Pentagon Ceremony

Feb 2, 2026

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4 min read

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force recognizes Civil Air Patrol Father and Daughter at Pentagon Ceremony

Pentagon ceremony honors a father–daughter Civil Air Patrol team as they earn top cadet and aerospace education awards, highlighting service and aviation excellence.

Leading The Way

New Leader Named for Missouri’s Civil Air Patrol

Jan 30, 2026

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4 min read

New Leader Named for Missouri’s Civil Air Patrol

Decades of service position Michael Toedebusch to guide volunteer growth statewide

Leading The Way

FEMA Flood Response in Washington State Supported by Volunteers

Jan 20, 2026

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4 min read

FEMA Flood Response in Washington State Supported by Volunteers

Civil Air Patrol volunteers supported FEMA flood response operations in Washington by providing aerial imagery and damage assessments across 14 counties.