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  • CAP Cadets help First District veterans share stories for history project The Civil Air Patrol cadets mentioned in this story are from Renton and Overlake Composite Squadrons. Thank you to everyone who was involved with this effort!Note: Congresswoman DelBene is also a member of our Congressional Squadron.If you would like more information on how to get your unit involved in the Veterans History Project, please follow this link: http://www.wawg.cap.gov/wing-staff/historian/vhp Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) (left) and U.S. Navy veteran Ben Studley present World War II veteran Ann Bjorneby with an American flag and special certificate of recognition to thank her for her service. Samantha Pak, Kirkland ReporterSAMANTHA PAK Wed Aug 9th, 2017 3:20pmSource || Kirkland ReporterWhen Pearl ...
    Posted Aug 10, 2017, 12:54 PM by Jessica Jerwa
  • Great Lake Region's Phelka Named Next Natl. Vice Commander Veteran Pilot's CAP Career Also Includes Colo. Wing Command, Mich. Wing Leadership Posts Civil Air Patrol’s next national commander, Maj. Gen.-Select Mark Smith, has chosen Great Lakes Region Commander Col. Edward Phelka as his national vice commander. The announcement was made today after Phelka was approved by the organization’s Board of Governors.“Col. Phelka’s commitment and devotion to Civil Air Patrol over the past 30 years is exemplary,” said Smith, who selected Phelka over 10 other candidates for the national post. “He is field-tested and fully prepared to help lead this organization forward.”Phelka will join Smith on Sept. 2 for a change of command ceremony with Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, the current national ...
    Posted Aug 8, 2017, 2:39 PM by Jessica Jerwa
  • Southwest Region's Col. Mark Smith Named CAP's Next CEO/National Commander New Top Senior Leader Will Assume Command at 2017 National Conference in San AntonioCol. Mark Smith has been selected as Civil Air Patrol’s next chief executive officer and national commander by the organization’s Board of Governors.A change of command ceremony with Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez, current CEO/national commander, will be held during CAP’s National Conference in San Antonio on Sept. 2.Smith, Civil Air Patrol’s Southwest Region commander, will serve as the organization’s top senior leader for the next three years. As CAP’s 24th CEO/national commander, Smith will lead CAP’s 57,000 members across the U.S. in fulfilling the organization’s three congressionally chartered missions — emergency services, cadet ...
    Posted Aug 8, 2017, 2:21 PM by Jessica Jerwa
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AEROSPACE EDUCATION

CAP defines aerospace education (AE) as "that branch of general education concerned with communicating knowledge, skills, and attitudes about aerospace activities and the total impact of air and space vehicles upon society." The aerospace education programs are designed to promote an understanding and appreciation for the importance of aviation and space exploration to our society and national security.


CADET PROGRAMS

Throughout the Cadet Program, emphasis is placed on teamwork and leadership. Cadets are mentored through individualized study, preparation, instruction, and attainment. Each phase of the Cadet Program focuses on leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness, and character development.

These areas of achievement are 
implemented through trained Cadets and adult 'Senior Members' who work collectively and individually with each Cadet. The program is primarily oriented toward meetings and activities held at local units or "Squadrons". Some of these activities include aircraft orientation flights, model airplane building, drill teams, model rocketry, search and rescue, and survival training.
CAP's talents have augmented the Air Force in search and rescue (SAR) and disaster relief/disaster preparedness since CAP's formation in 1941. CAP emergency services' primary mission objective is to save lives and relieve human suffering. 

To be effective, the lives of CAP personnel performing the mission must be safeguarded. CAP demands professionalism in organization, training, and mission execution to accomplish this service. Only qualified members are allowed to participate in actual missions. The emergency services mission includes search and rescue and disaster relief operations.

In Washington State, CAP primarily works with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Search and Rescue office for search and rescue operations and with numerous Federal, State, and Local agencies for other missions in times of need.