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Nov. 22, 2022
Bushwhacker 22-07: Deploy, sustain, employ, recover

Over 300 Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base participated in an Agile Combat Employment training exercise, Bushwhacker 22-07. This operational training was a part of the Lead Wing certification process and allowed DM to prepare for the final certification exercise, which is projected to take
Sept. 20, 2022
CAP continues training aspiring Air Force pilots through Rated Preparatory Program

The Civil Air Patrol’s U.S. Air Force Rated Preparatory Program (AF-RPP) gives CAP instructor pilots the unique opportunity to help train active-duty officers and enlisted members aspiring to fly. For 2nd Lt Kaitlynn Griffie, from the 325th Force Support Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida,
Aug. 17, 2022
Hiker rescued through Civil Air Patrol, Air Force, Army National Guard, Oregon officials' teamwork

Civil Air Patrol’s National Cell Phone Forensics Team provided coordinates that led to the helicopter rescue Aug. 14 of a seriously injured hiker near Mount Washington, about 90 miles northeast of Eugene, Oregon.
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. 3, 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.
Sept. 17, 2021
84th RADES members support search and rescue mission resulting in two lives saved

Arizona emergency responders were able to quickly locate a small plane which crashed in a sparsely populated area near Amado, Arizona, on Aug. 2, thanks in large part to the combined work of Civil Air Patrol’s volunteer National Radar Analysis Team.
March 29, 2021
1AF’s Air Force Auxiliary members complete full year of COVID-19 support

Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force auxiliary, reached another mission milestone on March 24 — 365 continuous days in support of America’s humanitarian response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Jan. 28, 2021
1AF’s Air Force Auxiliary pilots help with distribution efforts for Operation Warp Speed

Before the sun rose, two Civil Air Patrol pilots completed their preflight checklist inside a hangar at Bemidji Regional Airport, Minn. Lt. Col. Robert Bowden and Maj. Rod Rakic knew what was at stake: time-sensitive distribution of COVID vaccine to Native American Tribes in the Midwest. The mission
May 5, 2020
First Air Force’s Auxiliary supports FEMA for COVID-19 test transport

The New Mexico Wing of Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, transported COVID-19 test kits from a meat packing plant in southern New Mexico to the Scientific Laboratory Division of the state Department of Health in Albuquerque for processing.
July 2, 2019
AFRCC holds change of command

The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received a new commander during a change of command ceremony today.After two years as the AFRCC commander, Lt. Col. Evan H. Gardner relinquished command to Lt. Col. Gene M. Manner, who had been serving as the AFRCC director of operations.
March 4, 2019
Gen. Goldfein reunites with pararescueman before Spaatz Association keynote

Civil Air Patrol members gathered from across the country March 2 for the 17th annual Spaatz Association Mid-Winter Dinner and Awards Gala in Arlington, Virginia. While there, Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, received an unexpected surprise when U.S. Army Maj. Lee Chase
Sept. 6, 2018
Secretary of the Air Force reflects on 70 years of the Air Force Auxiliary

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson reflected on Civil Air Patrol’s seven-decade history as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force along with her personal connection to the organization when she addressed CAP members Aug. 25, 2018, at the organization’s National Conference in Anaheim,
April 16, 2018
Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education cadets receive up-close exposure to 192nd Fighter Wing aircraft

More than 10 cadets and senior members from the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Group 4 received first-hand exposure to the aircraft and missions of the Virginia ANG, March 24, 2018, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. CAP cadets observed a launch of the F-22 Raptor, viewed static displays
Sept. 1, 2017
Civil Air Patrol Photo reconnaissance flights underway in Texas

Civil Air Patrol aircraft returned to the skies over Texas to provide support for the state of Texas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency as part of their response to Hurricane Harvey. Two aircraft flew out of San Marcos Regional Airport this morning to take photographs over Corpus Christi
Aug. 30, 2017
Civil Air Patrol prepares for aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

The Texas Wing of Civil Air Patrol has begun preparations to provide aerial and ground support for the state of Texas and FEMA as severe weather continues from Hurricane Harvey.The state of Texas has tasked the Texas Wing to take photos of the damage and flooded areas along the coast. Additionally,
May 23, 2017
CrossTell air defense exercise hones air-intercept skills

Aircrews and associated support personnel from across the military air-defense enterprise are here today for a three-day Aerospace Control Alert CrossTell live-fly training exercise.Representatives from Air National Guard fighter wings, Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Coast Guard rotary-wing air intercept

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