No one looking up into the sky near Phoenix could see it happening when two F-16 fighter jets from the Western Air Defense Sector were scrambled to intercept three aircraft attempting to enter a Temporary Flight Restriction area.Visible from the ground or not, all...
When President Joe Biden visited New Mexico this summer to learn about the largest wildfires in the state’s history, he was briefed by a New Mexico Wing member only two years removed from his Civil Air Patrol cadet days – 1st Lt. Mark Chappell, acting director...
Two new Civil Air Patrol region commanders and 11 wing commanders are honing their leadership skills Nov. 7-9 at the 2022 Region and Wing Commanders College at National Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.”It is an honor to serve as the Region...
The Virginia Wing’s William P. Knight Composite Squadron cadet team is the champion of the 2022 Civil Patrol National Aerospace Education High-Altitude Balloon Challenge.For finishing first in the second annual competition, the team received the 2022 Col. Joe...
Cessna U-3B “Blue Canoe” N5215GCapacity: four to sixLength: 27 feetMaximum speed: 238 mphCruise speed: 180 mphRange: 900 milesService ceiling: 22,000 feetPopularly known in the U.S. Air Force as the “Blue Canoe,” the...
Cadet 1st Lt. Svetlana Ehlers of the Missouri Wing’s Platte Valley Composite Squadron is visually impaired, but she sees a bright future ahead, thanks in part to her involvement in Civil Air Patrol.Her journey is a story of overcoming a challenge, building confidence,...
Susan Mallett, Civil Air Patrol’s aerospace/STEM education outreach coordinator, has been recognized with the National Aeronautic Association’s 2022 Frank G. Brewer Trophy, established in 1943 to honor significant contributions of enduring value to aerospace education...
Civil Air Patrol used every imagery tool in its high-tech emergency services toolbox for its multi-mission response to Hurricane Ian, now wrapping up.About 300 members from the Florida Wing and 23 other CAP wings participated on-site in the missions, which included...
Cadet Capt. Josh Cucci of the California Wing’s Saddleback Composite Squadron attends San Jose State University, studying aviation and professional flight with the goal of becoming an airline pilot in the next three years. He is pursuing instrument and commercial...
