# Civil Air Patrol News > The official news source of Civil Air Patrol, sharing stories of service, leadership, and impact from across the nation. This file provides information about Civil Air Patrol News to help large language models understand and reference this publication's content. ## Posts - [Eyes of the Home Skies, Part 1: The Origin of Civil Air Patrol](https://www.cap.news/p/eyes-of-the-home-skies-part-1-the-origin-of-civil-air-patrol): In the earliest days of World War II, America’s volunteer aviators forged a story of unique service and selfless sacrifice. - [Civil Air Patrol's Samuel Ten is Living a Dream, Thanks to the Cadet Wings Program](https://www.cap.news/p/civil-air-patrol-s-samuel-ten-is-living-a-dream-thanks-to-the-cadet-wings-program): A childhood international flight inspired his dream to fly and now he's able to help other CAP cadets soar the skies. - [Civil Air Patrol Radar Team Helps Find Missing Army Helicopter and an Experimental Aircraft in Lifesaving Missions](https://www.cap.news/p/four-army-soldiers-aboard-the-black-hawk-and-a-civilian-pilot-in-the-experimental-aircraft-were-foun): Four Army soldiers aboard the Black Hawk and a civilian pilot in the home-built aircraft were found alive, thanks in part to the team's quick responses. - [Civil Air Patrol Cadets Explore STEM at Engineering Technology Academy](https://www.cap.news/p/civil-air-patrol-cadets-explore-stem-at-engineering-technology-academy): Youth from 31 different states had a chance to explore STEM careers at this year's academy, hosted and organized by Middle Tennessee State University. - [Civil Air Patrol Responds to Washington Wildfires](https://www.cap.news/p/civil-air-patrol-responds-to-washington-wildfires): Washington Wing volunteers use mobile high-resolution camera systems to help assess the damage wrought by the fires. - [How to Go from Civil Air Patrol Cadet Airman to Academy Leader in 5 Years](https://www.cap.news/p/how-to-go-from-civil-air-patrol-cadet-airman-to-academy-leader-in-5-years): Cadet Col. Catherine Eve Gardner is a National Emergency Services Academy success story, and a Year of Ownership champion. - [Volunteer Aviators Get Civil Air Patrol Cadets into the Air During Orientation Flight ‘Blitz’](https://www.cap.news/p/volunteer-aviators-get-civil-air-patrol-cadets-into-the-air-during-orientation-flight-blitz): More than 30 CAP youth take to the skies over North Texas to experience the wonder of flight. - [A Legendary Aviator Like No Other: Civil Air Patrol's Al Cerullo](https://www.cap.news/p/a-legendary-aviator-like-no-other-civil-air-patrol-s-al-cerullo): From the dark skies over Vietnam to the bright lights of Hollywood, 1st Lt. Al Cerullo's military service and civilian career reads like a movie script. - [Civil Air Patrol Colonel Honored as Wright Brothers 'Master Pilot'](https://www.cap.news/p/civil-air-patrol-colonel-honored-as-wright-brothers-master-pilot): For Civil Air Patrol Cols. Joe R. and Harriet Smith, aviation has been a life-long endeavor — “a great partnership” recently celebrated with his Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. - [Another Civil Air Patrol Milestone Pilot! This is Texas Wing's Sebastian Vargas](https://www.cap.news/p/another-civil-air-patrol-milestone-pilot-this-is-texas-wing-s-sebastian-vargas): When he earned his wings recently, Cadet Capt. Sebastian Vargas became the 200th Ray Foundation-funded Civil Air Patrol student pilot to do so. - [For Susanna Marking, All Journeys Circle Back to Civil Air Patrol](https://www.cap.news/p/for-susanna-marking-all-journeys-circle-back-to-civil-air-patrol): Meet Civil Air Patrol's (CAP) connection to FIFA World Cup 2026, serving on the White House Task Force helping host the international sporting event. - [Remembering Camp Alamo, and Other Stories of Military Service](https://www.cap.news/p/remembering-camp-alamo-and-other-stories-of-military-service): Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Phil Kost tied his home state’s history to Afghanistan during his Army National Guard deployment there. - [Civil Air Patrol Joins the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation](https://www.cap.news/p/civil-air-patrol-joins-the-united-states-geospatial-intelligence-foundation): New membership with USGIF expands CAP’s volunteer opportunities across the nation’s geospatial community. - [Maj. Gary Lewis: A Civil Air Patrol Story of Dedicated Service](https://www.cap.news/p/maj-gary-lewis-a-civil-air-patrol-story-of-dedicated-service): Combat in Vietnam changed the life of this Purple Heart recipient, now dedicated to shaping the lives of others. - [An American Hero — Committed to Serve, Protect, and Lead ](https://www.cap.news/p/an-american-hero-committed-to-serve-protect-and-lead): Civil Air Patrol Capt. and U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Angel Figueroa has lived a life of service ... an example for his CAP cadets to follow. - [Meet Civil Air Patrol's 500th Pilot Graduate from Cadet Wings!](https://www.cap.news/p/meet-civil-air-patrol-s-500th-pilot-graduate-from-cadet-wings): When Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Sydney Otis received her private pilot’s certificate June 11, she became a milestone graduate of CAP’s Cadet Wings Program. - [Gaining Wisdom a Matter of Faith for Young Civil Air Patrol Cadet](https://www.cap.news/p/gaining-wisdom-a-matter-of-faith-for-young-civil-air-patrol-cadet): Cadet 1st Lt. Noah Mansoor of the Hawaii Wing is just 17 years old but already hunting for a job in cybersecurity with two college degrees. - [Civil Air Patrol Names Christopher Plamp as Chief Operating Officer](https://www.cap.news/p/civil-air-patrol-names-christopher-plamp-as-chief-operating-officer): Civil Air Patrol welcomes proven nonprofit and aviation leader Christopher Plamp as COO to strengthen operational excellence nationwide. - [Civil Air Patrol NCO Advisor Reflects on America's 250th Birthday](https://www.cap.news/p/civil-air-patrol-nco-advisor-reflects-on-america-s-250th-birthday): Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Bill Jackson and CAP Senior Master Sgt. Bill Jackson has spent a lifetime committed to service, leadership, and sacrifice.