Beginning today, the South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol was placed on alert to commence a week-long emergency services exercise. Every two years the U.S. Air Force evaluates the capability and effectiveness of each wing’s personnel, equipment, vehicles and aircraft to successfully carry out assigned missions such as air and ground search and rescue and homeland security operations.
CAP joins search for missing Malaysian airliner
March 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – “It’s a normal search and rescue mission,” said Lt. Col. John Henderson of Civil Air Patrol’s role in the search for missing Malaysia Airline Flight 370. Henderson, a radar analyst for the U.S. Air Force’s 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron (RADES) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is vice commander of CAP’s 10-member National Radar Analysis Team.
Senator to be inducted into CAP Hall of Honor
February 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Before Civil Air Patrol’s Command Council convenes in Washington, D.C., this week for its annual winter meeting, it will gather on Capitol Hill for Legislative Day on Feb. 27 to brief Congress on the U.S. Air Force auxiliary’s missions of emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs. Legislative Day will also feature induction of U.S. Senator Tom Harkin into CAP’s Hall of Honor.
Joe Foss honored in Arizona
February 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol reports that Joe Foss has been honored in Arizona.
CAP cadet receives award
February 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cadet Colonel William Small of the Civil Air Patrol’s Lookout Mountain Composite Squadron in Spearfish, S.D., was recently presented with the squadron level Outstanding Civil Air Patrol Cadet of the Year award by the Air Force Association.
SD Governor proclaims ‘Civil Air Patrol Day’
February 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Governor Dennis Daugaard has issued a proclamation designating Feb. 20 as “Civil Air Patrol Day” in South Dakota.
CAP search continues for pilot
February 10, 2014 by 5 Comments
STUART, Fla. – Air and ground crews of the Florida Wing of Civil Air Patrol, in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Martin County and St. Lucie County sheriff’s offices, are continuing their search efforts this morning to locate the pilot of an aircraft who failed to arrive at his intended destination Friday evening.
Civil Air Patrol on hunt for new CEO
January 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — For the first time in the 72-year history of the Civil Air Patrol, the organization’s chief executive officer, the national commander of CAP, will be selected by the group’s board of governors. Previously, commanders were elected by a majority vote of the organization’s 52 wing commanders. CAP’s CEO will be appointed to a three-year term, which may be extended.
Time to recall GA’s World War II heroes
December 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
This year marked the final roll call for brave World War II fliers fading from the scene. No, it wasn’t the Doolittle Raiders, whose four survivors (three present) celebrated their final reunion last month. There’s another band of brothers: Some of GA’s World War II heroes who reunited annually for more than 60 years. Their last squadron-mate “flew West” this year.
Two South Dakota CAP cadets awarded flight scholarships
December 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Two Civil Air Patrol South Dakota Wing cadets, William Small and Silas Busch, have been selected for 2014 Wing Flight Scholarships.
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