News - Tag Civil Air Patrol

Aug. 14, 2026
Prior-enlisted Airman returns to England as KC-135 pilot

After serving 14 years as an enlisted diagnostic imaging and medical sonography technician, 1st Lt. Ulysses Campos earned his commission and wings to fly the KC-135 Stratotanker.
Nov. 20, 2023
RPP application process open through Dec. 9

Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9.
April 28, 2023
Around the Air Force: Cyber Direct Commissioning, Rated Preparatory Program, One-of-a-kind Elephant Walk

In this week’s look around the Air Force, an evolution in recruiting cybersecurity officers, the RPP gives active-duty Airmen a chance to become rated officers and an historic gathering of student Airmen and aircraft might be the largest “elephant walk” in modern Air Force history.
April 20, 2023
Rated Preparatory Program: Master sergeant gains experience for rated career opportunities

The RPP is an opportunity for active-duty Air Force officers and enlisted members interested in becoming rated officers to develop basic aviation skills, enhance their aviation knowledge through developmental modules and acquire flying experience at no cost.
April 10, 2022
B-1B Lancer makes first appearance at Sun ‘n Fun air show

Members of the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron flew to Lakeland, Florida, to participate in the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, one of the world’s largest annual aviation events April 5-10.
Dec. 15, 2021
AFNORTH’s CAP takes flight to assist tornado recovery

Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH)'s Civil Air Patrol aircrews are flying storm surveys to assist the National Weather Service and the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency in gauging the official intensities of the deadly tornadoes that ripped into the Midwest on Dec. 10.
Nov. 23, 2021
Update: Airmen interested in learning aviation fundamentals, becoming rated officer can apply for Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31

Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, scheduled for March 20-25, 2022, and March 27-April 1, 2022, in Denton, Texas.
Oct. 23, 2021
CAP NRAT reduces Arizona plane crash search area from hundreds of square miles to 100 feet, one survivor

The plane, a Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, single-engine aircraft departed from San Martin, California with two people aboard, crashed on approach to Page Municipal Airport, Page, Arizona.
Aug. 18, 2021
Civil Air Patrol continues auxiliary efforts for the Total Force

The inclusion of the Civil Air Patrol allows for approximately 59,000 volunteers to support non-combat related Air Force missions within the United States. They also act as ambassadors to the Air Force to communities that may not have consistent military exposure.
March 30, 2021
Civil Air Patrol completes full year of COVID-19 support

Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force auxiliary, logged 365 continuous days in support of America’s humanitarian response to the novel coronavirus pandemic March 24.
Oct. 2, 2020
CAP Helps Train Air Force Officers Aspiring to Fly

Civil Air Patrol is one of the four partners in the U.S. Air Force Total Force. Consisting of CAP as the Air Force auxiliary as well as the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and active-duty Air Force, each partner has specific missions that often foster collaboration.
May 17, 2020
First Air Force provides COVID-19 support through CAP

CAP’s Michigan Wing has partnered with Michigan State Police, who handle emergency management and lead the state emergency operations center. The wing was available with resources from the moment the center was set up in response to the pandemic.
March 16, 2020
Air Force inspires attendees at Women in Aviation International’s 31st conference

The Air Force partnered with Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Air Force Civilian Service, U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Reserve Command's Office of History and Heritage and Civil Air Patrol as they showcased their
Sept. 26, 2019
Civil Air Patrol to provide IT training to Keesler AFB technical school graduates

A memorandum of understanding between the Air Force and its auxiliary was signed earlier this month by the CAP national commander, Maj. Gen. Mark Smith and Rich Aldridge, CEO and program executive officer for Business and Enterprise Systems, at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex.
July 26, 2019
Pilot Prep Program: 'Right answer for the Air Force'

The new Air Force initiative to fill the need for military pilots was forged by Brig. Gen. Christopher M. Short, director of the Aircrew Crisis Task Force at the Pentagon. It’s one of many Total Force partnerships between the Air Force and its longtime auxiliary, CAP.
July 19, 2019
Air Force Junior ROTC, CAP cadets launch more than 200 rockets over River Region

To commemorate the launch of Apollo 11, the Air Force’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, the city of Montgomery, Civil Air Patrol and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, which is located in Huntsville, Alabama, joined forces as they sent more than 200 model rockets above River Front Stadium in
Jan. 30, 2019
Flying High: Texas Cadet is First Graduate of CAP's New Cadet Wings Program

Emma Herrington became the first Civil Air Patrol cadet to earn her private pilot’s certificate through the new Cadet Wings program January 24. The Cadet Wings Program is part of the organization’s Youth Aviation Initiative, funded by the Air Force.
Dec. 17, 2018
Air Force PEAT leverages Civil Air Patrol in Total Force problem solving

The Air Force Physiological Episodes Action Team is partnering up with the Civil Air Patrol as it continues to work toward solving physiological episodes or events.
Nov. 1, 2018
Air Force Agile Pilot Program meets contracting needs in the wake of Hurricane Michael

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate’s Agile Pilot Program is consolidating four legacy contract writing systems into a single contract management system known as Contracting Information Technology, or CON-IT. It is currently rolling out Air Force
Aug. 9, 2018
Ga. cadets rescue man from sinking vehicle after wreck

A late-night drive home from a squadron meeting quickly turned into a rescue scenario recently when two Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets swam to a rapidly sinking SUV in the middle of a rural pond and extracted the dazed driver.
July 26, 2018
ACE Flight Program helps combat pilot shortage

Dover Airmen hosted a group of 24 future pilots as participants of the Aviation Character Education Flight Program for a tour July 19, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
Dec. 8, 2017
Around the Air Force Dec. 8

On this look around the Air Force the Joint Space Component gets a new commander, U.S. and South Korea forces exercise together during Vigilant Ace 18, and the Civil Air Patrol celebrates 76 years of service
Sept. 6, 2017
Civil Air Patrol links 300 stranded people to needed help

A Civil Air Patrol aircraft taking photos along the rain-swollen Colorado River near Wharton, Texas, received a radio call for help and observed a group of people gathered at Holy Families Catholic Church. Three hundred people sought shelter from the floodwaters that cut-off access to the town of
Sept. 5, 2017
AFNORTH wraps up Hurricane Harvey ops, looks East to Irma

As Hurricane Harvey slammed into coastal Texas the last week of August, Houston and the surrounding area were pounded with unprecedented amounts of rain – experiencing 50 inches of rain in a matter of days. That is more than the annual average for the region.
May 25, 2017
Air defense exercise hones air-intercept skills

Aircrews and associated support personnel from across the military air-defense enterprise are here for a three-day Aerospace Control Alert CrossTell live-fly training exercise from May 23-25, 2017.
March 23, 2017
Flexible opportunities available supporting Air Force auxiliary

For Airmen who want to continue serving their country, but can no longer commit to a monthly or annual schedule, the Civil Air Patrol Reserve Assistance Program may be their next career move. The program, CAPRAP, utilizes officer and enlisted Reserve Airmen as liaisons between local CAP squadrons
Aug. 28, 2015
Civil Air Patrol joins total force ‘Airmen’

When conducting missions for the Air Force as the official Air Force auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol is now included in the Air Force’s definition of the total force. CAP has provided 74 years of support to emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs.
July 4, 2015
Airman passes on knowledge to Civil Air Patrol cadets

As a first lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol on Kadena Air Base, Chance Sheek is an emergency services training officer, communications officer, and he oversees all of the cadet training. But during the weekday, he is a senior airman assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron working as a
April 23, 2015
AF Research Laboratory redesigns mock UAV

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Surrogate Predator Program has given the warfighter a way to train in the U.S. before deploying overseas.
Dec. 12, 2014
Civil Air Patrol receives congressional recognition

About 40 living World War II members and their relatives, as well as the families of deceased members, were in attendance as the Civil Air Patrol received the Congressional Gold Medal during a presentation Dec. 10, in the Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitors Center in Washington D.C.
June 6, 2014
Civil Air Patrol member receives the Congressional Gold Medal for WWII service

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest ranking civilian award. Joining a prestigious list of recipients, the U.S. House of Representatives' voted on May 19, to award the Civil Air Patrol the Congressional Gold Medal for its volunteer service during World War II, when more than 120,000 members
June 3, 2014
President signs CAP medal into law

President Barack Obama today signed into law S. 309, the bill awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Civil Air Patrol for its service during World War II.
May 20, 2014
House approves Congressional Gold Medal for Civil Air Patrol

When the founding members of Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force auxiliary, risked life and limb to help protect the home front during the early days of World War II, they weren’t looking for recognition. Some seven decades later, though, they’re receiving it, thanks to the U.S. House of
Oct. 21, 2013
New NCO corps structure for Civil Air Patrol announced

The Civil Air Patrol took a step forward Oct. 17, with the signing and approval to restructure their noncommissioned officer corps to align with the Air Force NCO corps.
Oct. 1, 2013
Air Force auxiliary to continue missions during government shutdown

Members of the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force auxiliary, will continue to perform emergency and disaster response missions authorized by Air Force officials during the federal government shutdown, officials announced Oct. 1.