Communicators from Missouri Wing, North Central Region, and from across CAP participated in the recent 2026 Central States Communications Exercise -- officially the largest Public Safety Communications Exercise in the United States! With more than 350 attendees from 37 states and all 10 FEMA/CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) regions,...
Cadets from Missouri Wing's Platte Valley Composite Squadron enjoyed a mild September evening with a trio of aerospace education activities. First, Fizzy Flyers harness the power of chemistry in a small package launching mini rockets up to 10 feet in the air. Fizzy Flyers were led by Cadet Maj. O'Connell...
Missouri Wing was well represented at the 35th Annual Missouri State Emergency Management Conference held in Columbia, MO! Pictured is Missouri Wing Group III Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Jason Smallfield (center) with SEMA Director Jim Remillard (left) and SEMA Deputy Director Terry Cassil (right).
North Central Region congratulates the following units for being recognized with a Quality Cadet Unit Award for 2026! Iowa Wing NCR-IA-002 Des Moines Composite Squadron NCR-IA-003 Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron NCR-IA-004 Black Hawk County Cadet Squadron Kansas Wing NCR-KS-003 Konza Composite Squadron NCR-KS-034 Kansas City Composite Squadron NCR-KS-055 Heartland Cadet...
In Memoriam: Colonel Gene Hartman Col. Gene Hartman, a 50-Year Member of Civil Air Patrol who served at every level of the organization, passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Col. Hartman began his aviation career by joining the North Dakota Air National Guard in 1953....
As we reflect upon the 25th Anniversary of the events of 9/11, let us remember the role Civil Air Patrol played. Civil Air Patrol flew over Ground Zero on September 12, 2001, the day after the terrorist attacks. A CAP Cessna 172 Skyhawk, tail number N9344L, was the only civilian...
North Central Region Mission Awards received during the recent Civil Air Patrol 2026 National Conference held in Kansas City, MO! Each year, the U.S. Air Force, via their CAP-USAF command, recognizes one wing within each region for having the best program in a specific mission area. Cadet Programs: Missouri Wing...
Table Rock Lake Composite Squadron Sweeps the Competition Cadet Lt. Col. Kaylin Walters, CAP August 23, 2026 Cadet Competition showcased the best cadets from across the region to demonstrate their skills and knowledge of the cadet program. This year the North Central Region held their competition on August 14th-16th at...
Cadets from Missouri Wing's St. Louis Composite Squadron toured the Boeing Prologue Room this week for their monthly cadet activity. Their guided tour included a history of the company and its contributions over the years to military aviation and missile defense, commercial flight, drones, and space exploration. Some lucky timing also...
Missouri Wing, Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, members and aircrew are assisting in a multi-state disaster relief training exercise over the next several days. Training activities will be in support of CAP’s Arkansas and Oklahoma Wings. Mission base for Missouri Wing’s part of the exercise is located in...
