Civil Air Patrol

Maj. Gen. Regena Aye, Civil Air Patrol's national commander and CEO, spoke at the inaugural TEDx Salina event at Kansas State University. Aye focused on the importance of volunteering, how it makes the world a better place, and why she chose to volunteer (and lead) CAP. Watch her segment at https://lnkd.in/e-9TaACd. #CivilAirPatrol

Lt. Col. Robert Asselin is a 53-year Civil Air Patrol member and cadet alum. His service and commitment to CAP are why he includes us in his estate plan. National Estate Planning Awareness Week is an excellent opportunity to protect the ones you love and create a legacy for the things important to you. Use this free tool at https://lnkd.in/gRr9bkae to create your legal will. #CivilAirPatrol

Cadet Col. TJ Hess of the Arizona Wing’s Show Low Squadron 210 is the wing’s 42nd recipient of the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet honor. Hess has served as cadet commander of his squadron since August 2023 and leads the color guard. His goal is to attend the Air Force Academy and fly transport airplanes for the Air Force. 📷 Cadet Col. TJ Hess (right) receives his Spaatz certificate from Col. Linda Yeager, Arizona Wing commander. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPCadet

Civil Air Patrol’s North Dakota Wing provided more than 300 photos during damage assessment flights totaling 5½ hours in response to wildfires in the northwest part of the state at the request of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services – Division of Homeland Security. CAP members provided aerial imagery, reconnaissance, and damage assessment for the Elk Horn Fire near Grassy Butte and the Bear Den Fire near Mandaree. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPMission

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is Oct. 21-27. It’s an annual reminder that everyone should have a plan for the future. Get started at https://lnkd.in/gRr9bkae. A solid plan allows you to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and create a legacy.

CAP Cadet Col. Paul Fleckenstein of our North Dakota Wing's Bismarck Composite Squadron is the latest recipient of Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet honor, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award. Fleckenstein’s sights are set on attending the U.S. Air Force Academy. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPCadet #YourAcademy

📷 A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee surveys storm damage from aboard a Civil Air Patrol aircraft. Our South Carolina Wing remains at the forefront of Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Its work includes aerial photography for the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Within 48 hours of beginning the response to the FEMA request, the state Emergency Management Division tasked the South Carolina Wing to photography missions over designated targets of interest. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eh_V8JyJ. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPMission #Helene

Civil Air Patrol's Florida Wing is supporting local, state, and federal agencies in the wake of Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact on Florida. CAP aircrews flew Willie Nunn, Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, and other critical FEMA personnel to key areas, expediting recovery efforts and improving communication between organizations responding to the hurricane. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPMission #GoFlyCAP #Milton

A cadet team from our Washington Wing's Overlake Composite Squadron took first place at the 2024 Pacific Region Cadet Competition. They were followed by the Alaska Wing's Kodiak Island Composite Squadron. Third place went to the California Wing’s San Diego Cadet Squadron 144. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPCadet

Our North Carolina Wing has launched 56 flights totaling 159 hours conducting imagery and photography operations across the state in support of the Hurricane Helene disaster response. Civil Air Patrol is providing arial photography and ground support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency as well as the North Carolina Emergency Management, North Carolina National Guard, and North Carolina Department of Transportation, along with other local agencies. Read more at https://lnkd.in/et2UN3Uf. 📷 A Civil Air Patrol aircrew alerted rescuers in a helicopter after spotting the "SOS" message on this damaged stretch in Burnsville in hard-hit Yancey County. #CivilAirPatrol #CAPMission #Helene