North Central Region congratulates the following units for being recognized with a Quality Cadet Unit Award for 2023-2024! Iowa Wing NCR-IA-002 Des Moines Composite Squadron NCR-IA-003 Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron NCR-IA-004 Black Hawk County Composite Squadron NCR-IA-043 Dubuque Composite Squadron NCR-IA-129 Cedar Rapids Composite Squadron NCR-IA-130 Osage Flight Kansas Wing...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - September 2024 Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events Hispanic Heritage Month The 65th Infantry Regiment An act of Congress in 1899 authorized the creation of the first native troops in Puerto Rico. It wasn’t until June 30, 1901 that the “Puerto Rico Provisional Regiment...
The CAPF Diversity Scholarship is up to $1,000 for Cadets and Senior Members to support CAP associated costs for activities, programs, courses, uniforms and associated travel that could really make a difference in providing greater access to cadets and senior members to participate in CAP opportunities. Cadets and Senior Members...
Successful New Flight Clinic Format Supports Missouri Civil Air Patrol Pilots Over thirty Missouri Wing, Civil Air Patrol, pilots from across the state gathered recently at multiple locations for a CAP Flight Clinic. In the past, these flight clinics were often held at the Columbia Regional Airport, just outside of...
August 26 is Women's Equality Day The U.S. military began training women as pilots and other aviators in 1973. But they didn't achieve full equality until 1993, when they gained the right to fly combat aircraft. Tune in Sept. 19 on YouTube to explore the path to equality for women...
More information about the recent Civil Air Patrol's National AE High-Altitude Balloon Challenge! Follow the original event coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mDn8z2yMJQk Congratulations to the following North Central Region teams that participated: NCR-IA-002 Des Moines Composite Squadron NCR-MN-012 Crow Wing Composite Squadron NCR-MN-017 North Hennepin Composite Squadron NCR-MN-021 Anoka County Composite Squadron...
In addition to powered flight, CAP cadets also have the opportunity for up to five glider orientation flights! And units across the Region are taking advantage of this opportunity this summer. Photo links: https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid0UydMszrQkVykEbT9RTsMhu4REZSrUhUWRtLwpHgaTajveqG2LdTgng44XHptfCXUl https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid0AiQ64KgJVQqBXovmjgPhHjwKjNbx8wHvmPm5MXFWxnMX6dXAuVNRSzyW9SLnEGNyl https://www.facebook.com/ncrcap/posts/pfbid02w9Y8aRNgtKgSAR3tt9qLx3FPZKFr1XBJTALLqZubWju4pqSCYvmybJVaCLBDHPo5l
Missouri Wing members flew a pair of small unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, helping conduct simulated building damage during a multiday, multi-agency Dense Urban Terrain Exercise in downtown St. Louis. Facilitated by the Michigan National Guard’s Task Force 46 in cooperation with the Missouri National Guard, the three-day training event...
NCR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cultural Observances, Awareness Information and Events WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY Written by Brig. Gen. Regena M. Aye, National Vice Commander Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Women's Equality Day will be celebrated on August 26th, 2024. This day commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment...
Civil Air Patrol cadets from across the nation converged upon the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) to participate in a week-long wing (state) level encampment. The 162 cadets are part of the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, which MMA has been hosting since 2021. The missions of the CAP...
