Arizona Wing Helping Ensure Airspace Safety

Civil Air Patrol is participating for the 22rd straight year in an exercise to help the U.S. Air Force ensure the safety and security of airspace around Super Bowl LVII, set for Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

To help Air Force fighter aircrews maintain their proficiency, Civil Air Patrol, acting in its role as the Air Force auxiliary, provides aircraft that fly into simulated restricted airspace as a target of interest so the military jet crews can practice intercept techniques. The Air Force pilots intercept the CAP aircraft, make radio contact, and guide it out of the restricted airspace.

Training flights occurred in October and November, with Arizona Wing pilots flying single-engine aircraft intercepted by Air Force F-16 fighters or a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Black Hawk helicopter.

Cadet Wings Flight: 'Something Truly Special

Through an Amazing Opportunity Provided by CAP'

Cadets from Civil Air Patrol's Louisiana, Missouri, Texas, and Washington wings recently earned their private pilot certificates through the Youth Aviation Initiative's Cadet Wings program.

Read this CAP.news feature to see what Cadet Col. Justin Holt (at right), Cadet Capt. Kane Deterding (above) with his flight examiner, Zack Caldwell, Cadet 2nd Lt. Kade Kirsch, and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Abbigale Rougeau have to say about the experience.

Holt is a member of the Missouri Wing’s Harry S. Truman Composite Squadron while Deterding is with the Texas Wing’s Sulphur Springs Composite Squadron. Kirsch is a member of the Washington Wing’s Dungeness Composite Squadron and Rougeau is with the Louisiana Wing’s Lake Charles Composite Squadron.

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National Conference Set for Aug. 17-19

Civil Air Patrol's 2023 National Conference is happening Aug. 17-19 this summer in Bellevue, Washington.

This event brings together CAP members from across the country and features a full slate of activities, including exciting keynote speakers, learning sessions from members and national staff, Hangar Time in the exhibit hall with sponsors and CAP programs, and social events to spend time networking and engaging with other members.

The conference is also the time when Civil Air Patrol recognizes members' fantastic work in a wide range of roles and responsibilities, highlighted by recognition of the CAP Senior and CAP Cadet Members of the Year.

Registration for the conference will open in early April, so start planning now to join us in Bellevue.

Aircraft Artwork Series Carries Over to New Year

The popularity of Maj. Ronald C. Finger's “Timeline Flight” paintings leading up to CAP's 80th anniversary has inspired a second series of vintage aircraft artwork — the Silvered Wings Series.

Debuting in Augustand continuing into 2023, this series once again features the work of Finger, a national staff member on CAP's Marketing & Strategic Communications team.

Check out the latest vintage CAP aircraft in the Silvered Wings Series, as posted on CAP.news:

February is Matching Gift/Volunteer Hours Grant Month

Many companies will double or even triple your support to Civil Air Patrol. Make a donation today and then search our easy online tool to see if your employer has a matching gift/volunteer hours grant program.

Safety/Health Services' Monthly Newsletter Online

February’s edition of The Dispatch, the Safety and Health Services programs' new monthly newsletter, is now available online.

Compiled and edited by Alecia Singh, Safety Program administrator, and Lt. Col. Gordon Helm of the Health Services program, this electronic publication includes the following articles:

• “Injury and Illness Safety Reporting” by Michael Nunemaker, CAP's chief of safety.
• “When It Comes to Your Health, from Where Do You Get Your Facts?" by Lt. Col. Gordon Helm, Health Services Advisory Team public information officer.
• “February is Heart Health Month: Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine” from the National Institute of Health.
• “Tire Safety 'Every Thing Rides On It'” by Lt. Col. Robert Taylor, Illinois Wing director of logistics and transportation.
• “Winter Driving: How to Keep CAP Members and Resources Safe” by Capt. Louis Merck, safety officer for the Wisconsin Wing's Door County Composite Squadron .

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Operation Pulse Lift

Every unit of blood collected through the combined efforts of Civil Air Patrol volunteers saves three lives, according to the Red Cross. In its new quest to total 20,000 units of blood, CAP's Operation Pulse Lift has collected this number of units: