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Civil Air Patrol Joins the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (738+ words) Donor & Partner Impact With its new organizational membership with the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), Civil Air Patrol is strengthening its growing role within the national geospatial information, intelligence, remote sensing, and GIS community. "Civil Air Patrol's membership in…...
Maj. Gary Lewis: A Civil Air Patrol Story of Dedicated Service
19+ hour, 54+ min ago (1675+ words) Combat in Vietnam changed the life of this Purple Heart recipient, now dedicated to shaping the lives of others. Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol America 250 series. We will be highlighting American hero members and their service leading up to…...
Civil Air Patrol Names Christopher Plamp as Chief Operating Officer
2+ week, 1+ day ago (361+ words) Civil Air Patrol welcomes proven nonprofit and aviation leader Christopher Plamp as COO to strengthen operational excellence nationwide. Civil Air Patrol has named Christopher Plamp as its next Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing the organization a seasoned leader with deep…...
Civil Air Patrol NCO Advisor Reflects on America's 250th Birthday
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1442+ words) 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. Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol America 250 series. We will be highlighting American hero members and their…...
Bestselling Author: A Privilege to Tell Civil Air Patrol's World War II Story
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1509+ words) Sara Vladic's new book recounts civilian efforts to protect America's home front during the war. In early 1942, with the smoke and flame and death of Pearl Harbor still fresh in the American mind and heart, Brig. Gen. John Curry and…...
Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors Advances Mission Through Strong, Collaborative Governance
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (641+ words) The Civil Air Patrol Board of Governors, along with the National Command Team and C-Suite and key directorate leaders, gathered in Utah to guide the organization forward, reinforcing its commitment to strong governance, mission delivery, and the continued development of…...
Decorated Army Career Gives Small-Town Boy a Chance to See the World
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1455+ words) Lt. Col. Jason Smallfield carries it forward by "planting seeds" in the lives of Civil Air Patrol cadets in Missouri. Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol America 250 series. We will be highlighting American hero members and their service in this…...
Civil Air Patrol Nears 500-Pilot Milestone with Boost from the Ray Foundation
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (795+ words) James C. Ray Flight Training Scholarships are helping CAP's Cadet Wings Program reach its long-term goal of minting new pilots. Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Andie Carballosa holds up the private pilot's certificate he received in 2025, thanks to funding provided by the…...
One of America's Best Attorneys: Oregon Wing's Thomas Flaherty Sr.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1030+ words) Civil Air Patrol lieutenant colonel called "an influential and credible advocate, leaving a lasting mark on the legal profession." Welcome to the Civil Air Patrol America 250 series. We will be highlighting American hero members and their service in this series…...
Stewart Assumes Command of CAP-USAF at Maxwell AFB
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (784+ words) As the new Civil Air Patrol-U. S. Air Force (CAP-USAF) commander, Col. Andrew J. Stewart plays a vital role in the Air Force auxiliary's Total Force mission. Col. Andrew J. Stewart became the 34th Civil Air Patrol-U. S. Air Force (CAP-USAF) commander in a change…...