October 2022
Volunteers serving America’s communities, saving lives, and shaping futures.
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Inside This Issue: Hurricane mission leads to rescue, High-Altitude Balloon Challenge update, cadet trailblazes through hearts and service, students "ACE" rocketry, CAP partnership benefits all members with cyber education, resources for end-of-year planning, Gen. Van Ovost shares CAP cadet experience, Final Salute, and more. |
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CAP sUAS Mission Leads to Rescue of Florida Boater Trapped After Ian
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Images supplied by CAP’s small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) team for the Federal Emergency Management Agency resulted in the morning rescue Oct. 4 of a person trapped in a boat in a mangrove swamp in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
According to FEMA, which credited CAP with a life saved, the victim wouldn’t have ...
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What do you know about sUAS (drones)?
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I have one or more in my personal collection.
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I have flown them before.
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I have seen them, but have not spent much time with them.
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I have heard/read about them.
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Not very familiar at all.
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Balloon Challenge Awards Ceremony Scheduled |
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CAP leaders will be congratulating the winners of the Col. Joe Kittinger Cup and Kittinger’s $5,000 award donation. In addition, winners of several ...
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View the Historic Video of Col. Joe Kittinger |
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If you could be 32 (again?) and free fall to Earth like Col. Joe Kittinger?
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Sign me up! I would do it in a heartbeat. No fear!
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Maybe. If I could guarantee my complete safety.
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No thanks, but I could watch someone else do it.
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This is just crazy talk, but Col. Kittinger is a trailblazer and has my respect.
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High-Altitude Balloon Challenge Highlights |
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Editor's Note: We are looking for sponsors for next year's balloon challenge. If you or your company are interested in learning more, please email us!
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Nevada Cadet Trailblazes with Willing Hands,
Tender Heart
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By any standard, Dana Surwill is a trailblazer.
Trailblazers take risks. They put service before self. They face criticism – like the kids say, haters gonna hate.
And they achieve while accomplishing something no one has ever done before. Cadet Lt. Col. Dana Surwill of the Nevada Wing’s Henderson Composite Squadron has done all those things and more, while making life brighter and better for CAP, for veterans, and for her community.
This fall, Surwill became Nevada’s first recipient of ...
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ACE Program Launches New
Academic Year with Alabama School Event
Rockets Galore!
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Our Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) program launched the new academic year at Bluff Park Elementary School in Hoover, Ala. — also our 2022 National Civil Air Patrol ACE School of the Year.
ACE is a K-6 multidisciplinary program that uses the aerospace theme to promote academics with a STEM focus, character education, and physical fitness for a healthy and drug-free lifestyle. This CAP program for our educator members is in its 15th year and has impacted more than 500,000 students nationwide.
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CISCO NetAcademy Partners with CAP
It's National Cyber Awareness Month. CAP is proud to partner with Cisco Networking Academy, which provides all CAP members with access to free cybersecurity support, training, and curriculum that includes instructor-led and self-paced cyber courses.
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North Carolina Wing's CyberPatriot Varsity Team
No. 1 in National Division
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Join us in congratulating North Carolina wing's Raleigh-Wake CyberPatriot Varsity team cadets: Cadet 2nd Lts. Monish Shah and Arjun Fadnavis, Cadet 1st Lt. Jonathan Ruiz, Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Grace Anderson, and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Jaden Rodriguez.
Thanks to the hard work of these cadets, the team received a perfect 300 on their three computer systems and a perfect 30 out of 30 on their Cisco Networking Challenge quiz.
Capt. Roy Vestal, the team director, said the technical term for what the team achieved was “crushing it”.
The team is ranked No. 1 in both North Carolina and in its National Division. They are the first team in their division to achieve a perfect 300/30 score.
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Alumni Spotlight
Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost
Former CAP Cadet
Florida Wing
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Editor's Note: Gen. Van Ovost will be spotlighted in the upcoming issue of Volunteer magazine. In mailboxes soon! |
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Gliding in Germany:
Overseas Cadets Introduced to Unpowered Flight
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The cadets of the Spangdahlem Cadet Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, recently experienced a rare opportunity for CAP’s overseas members: the chance to experience flight in a glider.
Thirteen cadets and five senior members met with the pilots and ground crew members of the South Eifel Glider Club, operating out of a small...
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CAP's search and rescue missions continue. This map represents the number of saves since Oct. 1. |
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A Week Dedicated to Protecting What Matters Most |
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National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW) is this week! CAP wants to help our supporters protect what matters most to them. Our partnership with FreeWill, a free online estate planning tool, helps you create your will in just 20 minutes from the comfort of your own home. You can even create a legacy with CAP if you choose. |
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You can join the
Semper Vigilans Society
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When you include CAP in your estate plans, you will be eligible to join the Semper Vigilans Society.
The Semper Vigilans Society was established in 2020 to recognize supporters who have made provisions for CAP in their estate plans.
These planned gifts ensure CAP is always ready for the future.
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Remembering Those Who Have Passed |
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CAP offers friends and family the ability to make gifts in memory or honor of someone special. Tribute/memorial gifts made through the link below are listed in each issue of Civil Air Patrol Volunteer.
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Civil Air Patrol - Development
Kristina E. Jones, M.A., CFRE, Chief of Philanthropy
Col. John M. Knowles, Deputy Chief of Alumni Relations
Donna Bass Maraman, Development and Donor Communications Manager
Rebecca Armstrong, Donor Database Specialist
(334) 953-9003 Direct
(833) IAM-4CAP Toll Free
Interested in talking about the legacy you want to leave?
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More Ways to Support Civil Air Patrol |
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