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March 26, 2024
Inside a Civil Air Patrol SAR mission

The search efforts included members of Civil Air Patrol, who operated along with firefighters and other state, federal and local agencies.
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.
Oct. 20, 2023
Around the Air Force: NATO Exercise Toxic Trip 23, Energy Action Month, Clean Geothermal Energy

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Toxic Trip 23 brings together allies and partners in a CBRN exercise, Energy Action Month advances new technology for the joint fight and geothermal prototype facilities deliver clean energy to harness the Earth’s natural heat and power installations.
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.
Feb. 10, 2023
Beale AFB Airmen launch ACC minority outreach initiative

Airmen from Beale Air Force Base visited a California intermediate school as part of Project Quesada, an initiative to reach more minority students for pilot and STEM career field opportunities within the U.S. Air Force.
Nov. 9, 2022
DAF already taking steps to meet Climate Action Plan goals

DAF installations are implementing innovative solutions and pilot programs to meet the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan, bolstering mission readiness through installation energy resilience.
Nov. 8, 2022
Seymour Johnson AFB hosts Strive 4th: a Project Tuskegee, AIM initiative

The 4th Fighter Wing and Air Force Global Strike Command hosted Strive 4th: A Project Tuskegee and aviation inspiration mentorship initiative.
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.
Dec. 2, 2021
Civil Air Patrol celebrates 80th anniversary

Civil Air Patrol members throughout the United States and in overseas squadrons are celebrating the organization’s commitment to community service today — a commitment that began Dec. 1, 1941, and has continued for 80 years.
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.
April 16, 2021
Rated Preparatory Program now accepting applications for FY21 Fall class

Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until May 25 to apply for the Fall 2021 Rated Preparatory Program.
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.
March 29, 2021
New opportunities in National Capital Region: Civil Air Patrol stands up new squadron

The newly created Howard Town Civil Air Patrol squadron stood up due to interest within the local community, the proximity to a local Reserve Officer Training Corps program and its location in the inner-city of Washington, D.C.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.

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