Congratulations to the following winning North Central Region units that participated in CyberPatriot 18! And congratulations also to every unit and member that participated in this year’s challenging competitions! (Unless otherwise indicated, all awards are in the All Service Division – comprised of high school students in JROTC, CAP, and...
Great shout-out by First Air Force! "F-15 fighter aircraft from the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing conducted a live-fly exercise, in coordination with the Civil Air Patrol, simulating a Temporary Flight Restriction violation intercept near Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The exercise reinforced the...
Civil Air Patrol Members in California Helping Ensure Super Bowl Airspace Safety For the 25th straight year, Civil Air Patrol is participating in the North American Aerospace Defense Command’s (NORAD) Exercise FELIX HAWK to support the Command in preparations to ensure the safety and security of airspace around the Super...
Feb. 3 -- "Four Chaplains Day" -- marks the anniversary of the sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester and the selfless acts of four Army chaplains aboard during World War II. The four chaplains, also known as the "Immortal Chaplains" or the "Dorchester Chaplains," represented three faiths: Catholic,...
Please join North Central Region in congratulating Cadet Capt. Tyler Suing of Nebraska Wing's 155th Composite Squadron on being awarded a CAP Cadet Wings scholarship to pursue his dream of flying! Cadet Wings is a merit-based program for cadets pursuing a Private Pilot Certificate (PPC). Cadets complete their training at...
Members of Nebraska Wing's Capitol City Senior Squadron recognized Col. Darrell Nelson earlier this fall for a lifetime of aviation excellence after he received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, the highest honor presented by the Federal Aviation Administration to civilian pilots. The award was presented by Lt. Col. Mike...
Members and units from across all seven states of North Central Region participated in the annual Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 13, 2025, recognizing the service and sacrifices of veterans and their families. Bravo Zulu to our members for again participating in this worthy annual event! This year,...
Nebraska Wing's 155th Composite Squadron's most recent character development topic was 'Counsel with Growth Mindset'. Growth Mindset builds confidence. Accept flaws and mistakes as opportunities for improvement. Recognize setbacks as a part of the learning process. See intelligence as something that can be developed. Embrace challenges, even probable failure. Be...
Congratulations to the following North Central Region units on earning the Aerospace Education Achievement Award for fiscal year 2025! Their active and successful involvement helps accomplish CAP's aerospace education mission and promote an interest in aerospace, aviation, and STEM. Iowa Wing IA-003 Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron IA-004 Black Hawk County...
Colonel David E. Plum has been appointed as the interim commander of the Nebraska Wing (NEWG), Civil Air Patrol (CAP). He brings extensive experience and dedication to the role. In a Change of Command ceremony held on July 6, 2024, North Central Region (NCR) Commander Colonel Thomas B. Theis passed...
