California Wild Fire Mission Week 1

Space is the limit for #CivilAirPatrol members! 🚀 Congrats to Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Timothy Miner, chaplain for the @vawgcap , who has been assigned to help the new @SpaceForceDoD's command chaplain create a social media presence. #SpaceForce cap.news/va-wings-miner…

NEW: According to Women in Aviation International, only 7.9% of certified private pilots and 4.5% of commercial pilots are women. Through the Cadet Wings program, CAP is doing its part to help young people explore and achieve their career dreams. cap.news/minn-wing-4-pi…

It is with a heavy heart that CAWG announces the passing of Lt Col Greg Chase. A person dedicated to public service. RIP sir.

A must read: California Wing, Civil Air Patrol was featured in Forbes online for its innovate virtual reality Cadet Programs Conference held over the weekend. The wave of the future is here. bit.ly/37Jvggw

Pilots and Airmen from the Eastern Air Defense Sector of our CONUS NORAD Region and the Civil Air Patrol soared today over Florida's Big Cypress Swamp during exercise Fertile Hawk - a key event supporting Operation NOBLE EAGLE, which showcases our commitment to air security.

Q: What do South Dakota Wing #CivilAirPatrol members do in 7 below zero weather 🥶🥶? A: Emergency services training, of course! Read more about how CAP members stay prepared even during record-setting cold weather. cap.news/sd-training/

Pilots from the Coast Guard & our 1AF USAF Aux, Civil Air Patrol will conduct the routine live-flight air defense exercise Falcon Virgo over the National Capitol Region Thursday. This NORAD CONUS Region-directed event supports Operation Noble Eagle, and is a recurring exercise.

First Air Force designated as air component to U.S. Space Command “First Air Force was the natural choice to serve as Air Force component to U.S. Space Command,” said General CQ Brown, Jr. bit.ly/3rK0k7W 1st AF/America's AOC @ACC_Commander U.S. Air Force @SpaceForceDoD

Civil Air Patrol is continuing to help to provide relief during the #COVID19 pandemic. Ten members from the California Wing's San Fernando Senior Squadron 35 recently prepared 4,000 boxes of supplies at the Los Angeles Food Bank. 🔗 >> bit.ly/30E8BOM

Our squadron members helping their community at the LA Regional Food Bank.

Our Squadron members supporting the LA Regional Food Bank with a food drive in at Whiteman Airport.

1AF's AF Rescue Coordination Center in 2020 responded to 10,849 incidents, 762 of which required they go to mission, saving 349 lives. The team works with interagency partners & AF Auxiliary volunteers 24 hours/day, 365 days/year responding to missing persons & distress calls.

Congrats to Cadet Peyton Haddock from the Montana Wing #CivilAirPatrol for becoming the 76th cadet to earn her private pilot certificate via CAP's Cadet Wings program 🔥🔥! Haddock is seen here smiling with her very proud parents.

Soon after the tragic events of 9/11/2001, Civil Air Patrol aircraft flew blood supplies for the American Red Cross and provided aerial damage assessment photos of lower #Manhattan for FEMA. Volunteers serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures. #NeverForget

1AF Auxiliary Chaplains keep the faith, forging a new alliance w/Airmen in CA. The program & partnership, in development for a year, allows active/reserve/civilian Airmen to access spiritual support in person, through virtual tele-ministry, and even using immersive VR technology.

Check out the latest episode of Nickelodeon's #NickNews featuring cadets from our very own California Wing (California Wing, Civil Air Patrol). #GoFlyCAP #CAPCadet 👉 nick.com/episodes/q54z4…

As the Air Component to United States Space Command, First Air Force's Detachment 3 responds alongside the interagency for the rescue & recovery of astronauts during launch & landing. The SpaceX #Crew3 continues with their 6-month rotation International Space Station, set to return in April.

Civil Air Patrol is participating for the 22nd straight year in an exercise to help the U.S. Air Force ensure the safety and security of airspace around SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and Super Bowl LVI, set for Feb. 13.cap.news/cap-returns-to…

Cadet teams from CA, CO & NC will return to the CyberPatriot national finals for an encore next month. Top 3 CAP Cadet Teams Return to CyberPatriot Finals cap.news/top-3-cap-cade…