Civil Air Patrol

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing Encampment is the place many cadets get their very first Blackhawk ride. This photo shows a flight of cadets taking off from Camp Dawson.”

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Cadets at Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing Summer Encampment stand around a Blackhawk for a safety briefing, prior to getting a ride.”

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The view from Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing glider cockpit while under tow above Petersburg, West Virginia.”

Crystal Joy submitted this photo taken by Angela Rudd and a note: “The Cumberland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol in Cumberland, Maryland, recently held an awards presentation with a backdrop that included both a current CAP aircraft and ‘Beach City Baby,’ a notable historical aircraft. This event highlights the squadron’s ongoing dedication to recognizing achievements within its ranks while also celebrating aviation history.”

Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations underway at Grant County Airport in West Virginia.”