Civil Air Patrol

Register now for the inaugural Virtual California Wing Conference! What do you have to look forward to? -Ask the commander... -An unforgettable guest speaker -The 2020 Pacific Coast Region Change of Command -Several fun and interactive classes -Meet members from all over the region Visit conference.cawgcap.org to register, and check your Cawgcap email for more information! #cawgcap #civilairpatrol

Did you hear the good news? Register for conference classes now! Visit Conference.cawgcap.org for information on how to register! What can you look forward to?... Fun and interactive classes An unforgettable guest speaker Conference credit for upcoming advancements The 2020 Pacific Coast Region Change of Command If you are outside of California Wing, make sure you register for the conference ASAP! Spots are limited and you do not want to miss out! #cawgcap #cwc2020 #civilairpatrol #capferlyfe

#Repost @nvwgcap Today at 1800, the CAC will be hosting the National Chair of the CAC, C/Col Andrew Hockel! Formerly the National CAC representative to Pacific Region, C/Col Hockel has had an extensive career throughout his 7 years in CAP, having served in multiple encampments, NCSAs, and CACs. C/Col Hockel will be providing insights from his CAP career, as well as inform cadets and senior members about what CAC is doing on the national level. If you would like to attend DM us! #cadetprograms #nvwgcap #conference #CAPCadets #cadetadvisorycouncil #cawgcap

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Did you hear the good news? California Wing members can now register for classes! Check your email for more information! #cawgcap #civilairpatrol #capferlyfe

#Repost @usafrotc Air Force ROTC, the Air Force Academy, and the Air Force Recruiting Service are teaming together to inform you of the pathways to a career of Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Join us on November 19th at 7pm CT to learn about & discuss the different pathways to joining the Long Blue Line. Current Air Force officers will be on call to answer all questions. Register using the QR code above, or via the link on Facebook! #cawgcap #civilairpatrol

Remember, Every member adds value to CAP, Col Ross Veta. Great article! CAWG

California Wing is proud to announce our guest speaker for the 2020 California Wing Conference, Lieutenant Colonel Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell! Colonel Kimbrell made history when she became the first Black Female Fighter Pilot in the United States Air Force! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn about Colonel Kimbrell’s experience flying the F-16 and her courageous efforts to break barriers! ... All California Wing Members are automatically registered for the conference, see you there! #civilairpatrol #cawgcap #cawgaerospace #cawgdiversity

Civil Air Patrol finished fiscal 2020 with 130 lives saved, making it one of the most productive years ever for the U.S. Air Force auxiliary’s search and rescue efforts. This is a top-five-of-all-time save year for us, said John Desmarais, CAP’s director of operations. The 130 lives saved in 2020 ranks fifth behind fiscal 2018 (a record 158 saves), 1983 and 1994 (both with 154 saves) and 1986 (with 136 saves). CAP, in its role as the Air Force auxiliary, conducts about 90% ...of all search operations within the contiguous United States as assigned by Air Forces Northern’s Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC). Through advances in location technology, CAP is able to narrow large search areas and focus efforts, saving the rescue teams valuable time in finding a missing person, said Lt. Gen. Kirk Pierce, commander, 1st Air Force (AFNORTH). These highly dedicated civil volunteers are on call 24/7. Civil Air Patrol is a national asset we rely on almost every day of the year. #civilairpatrol #cawgcap #goflycap

ATTENTION CALIFORNIA WING MEMBERS: Congratulations! You are all registered for the inaugural Virtual California Wing Conference! Check your email for upcoming information on how to register for classes! ... #cwc2020 #cawgcap #civilairpatrol

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Thank you to all the personnel who supported ORWG in this mission. 1st AF also recognizes your outstanding efforts. #1stAf #CAWG #CivilAirPatrol #FLYCAP #2020wildfires #ORWG

Area Command Provides Planning and Support SALEM, Ore. Wildfires have kept Civil Air Patrol members fully engaged in the West. CAP and their aircraft assisted with state and federal efforts to assess wildfire damage by providing high resolution aerial photography to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management. We are grateful for and confident in CAP’s capabilities to be there for the nation, said Brig. Gen. William Betts, vice commander, 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern...). The Oregon Wing took on a colossal task in responding to civil requests for assistance after fires spread over much of Oregon. CAP also partnered with other states to ensure enough planes and pilots were available for the imagery effort. CAP’s Pacific Region set up an Area Command and used California Wing members to support operations and mobilized resources from several states, according to Lt. Col. Joe Brickman of the California Wing, an Area Command staff member. "Our operational tempo has been extreme for a long time, said Brickman. More than 40,000 Oregon residents were asked to evacuate at one point, which shows the magnitude of the fires’ impact and need for help. The Area Command provides planning, logistics and overall safety considerations for the multiple wings called to assist the Oregon fire mission. Aircraft and aircrew from the California, Nevada and Washington wings generated more than 5,000 photos for damage assessment. So far 18 California Wing members have assisted in the Oregon efforts an effort that includes three planes with three crewmembers, each flying to Salem, Oregon, for several days. Nine California Wing members working remotely provided support functions for the mission, ranging from Area Command to air branch directors and photo processors. California Wing aircrews also provided their counterparts with initial training on the cutting-edge WaldoAir camera systems, which automate taking Google Earth-style images, Brickman said. Additionally, the wing provided two camera systems for Oregon to use. AFNORTH manages the civil requests, through Federal Emergency Management Agency mission assignments. CAP is often the first responder because of its vast experience and unique capabilities as the official civilian auxiliary of the U. S. Air Force, added Betts. Defense Support to Civil Authorities is a mission CAP does honorably. Its volunteers stand ready to spring into action when we need them to save lives, relieve suffering or prevent property damage. #goflycap #capmissions #orwg #cawg #fires2020 #1af #totalforce #civilairpatrol From original Press Release by Maj David Kalahar.